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Local groups team up to spark third-graders' interest in science and film

April 13, 2026

Basalt Elementary third-graders got a break from regular lessons last Thursday. Instead of worksheets and textbooks, they explored science through short movies. Two local groups—one focused on film, the other on science—set up stations where kids could watch clips and try small experiments. The Asp

entertainment

Puzzle Challenge: Cracking Today’s Sports-Themed Word Groups

April 13, 2026

A new day means another round of word puzzles, this time with a sports twist. The latest challenge throws players into four different categories, each hiding a sneaky connection. Some groups rely on familiar phrases, while others twist common words into unexpected meanings. The game tests more than

sports

When top players keep missing games, who misses out?

April 13, 2026

Joel Embiid’s string of injuries this season—appendix surgery, an oblique strain, a stress fracture in his shin, and knee trouble—has limited him to 38 games, a sharp drop from his usual dominance. The Philadelphia 76ers, who rallied around him in past playoffs, now face another shot without their s

environment

Nature’s Classroom: How Outdoor Education Builds Youth and Community

April 13, 2026

Kids today spend far more time staring at screens than exploring outdoors—sometimes up to seven hours daily. That’s a trend that worries educators, especially when combined with the growing political divide over how much we should even care about environmental issues. A new documentary, however, doe

environment

Community Green Day Sparks Hope in DeKalb

April 12, 2026

The campus of Northern Illinois University buzzed with excitement on Saturday as DeKalb County Earth Fest returned for its third year. The celebration, built through a partnership between DeCarbon DeKalb and the university, aimed to connect people with nature without heavy guilt. The opening keynot

technology

Rare‑Earth Tensions: How China’s Moves Shake U. S. Tech Power

April 12, 2026

China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.

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New Show Mixes Kitchen Chaos With Crime Comedy

April 12, 2026

A fresh series on Netflix blends the frantic kitchen life of a popular food‑service drama with the dark twists of a famed crime saga. The creators have taken two shows that are very different—one about family and food, the other about a teacher turned drug kingpin—and fused their core elements into

crime

Seniors Face a 70% Rise in Identity Theft Losses

April 12, 2026

The FBI’s newest report on internet crime shows a sharp climb in identity theft affecting people over 60. In 2025, more than five thousand complaints were filed by this age group, with losses totaling nearly fifty million dollars—an increase of about seventy percent from the previous year. Older

health

Religion and Recovery: A Fresh Look at How Faith Helps Beat Addiction

April 12, 2026

Many people think addiction is a simple problem that can be solved with one quick fix. But the truth is more complex. A recent study pulled data from 55 long‑term research projects that together tracked over half a million people. The researchers found that having spiritual or religious beliefs and

technology

Drone Growth Shakes Up Oklahoma’s Space Scene

April 12, 2026

Oklahoma is stepping into the future of flight, with companies pushing drones beyond hobbyist use. The state’s aerospace sector is expanding fast, driven by new tech that lets drones fly farther and carry heavier loads. This shift is turning Oklahoma into a hub for high‑tech aviation, attracting t