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Remembering Four Sports Writing Legends

June 16, 2026

The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c

crime

How UK Adoption System Failed a Child

June 16, 2026

A baby boy named Preston Davey was adopted by a couple in Blackpool, Lancashire, after his biological mother—already a convicted murderer—gave him up at just five days old. His foster family raised him for months before social services approved the adoption. But the system that placed him in their c

science

Uncovering the Hidden Rules of Chiral Hybrid Materials

June 16, 2026

New forms of artificial molecules keep appearing in chemistry labs. These molecules often resemble tiny 3D puzzles made of metal and oxygen atoms, combined with organic parts. Scientists call them chiral polyoxometalates, or cPOMs for short. They stand out because they have a mirrored shape at the a

science

How tiny frogs change their muscles to jump from water to land

June 16, 2026

Microhyla fissipes starts life as a tadpole swimming in water with a long tail for movement. When it transforms into an adult frog, its tail disappears and strong hind legs take over for jumping on land. Scientists wanted to understand how this tiny frog rebuilds its muscles during this big change. ...

sports

A Teenage Football Star Carrying Two Continents in His Roots

June 16, 2026

Lamine Yamal’s journey from a small town in Catalonia to Barcelona’s first team isn’t just about quick feet and sharp passes. It’s also a story of identity shaped by two African backgrounds in a Spanish setting. Born in Esplugues de Llobregat but raised in Mataró, Yamal grew up in a place where diff

art

Native Voices Challenge the Flag and Museum Walls

June 15, 2026

A bright orange neon sign outside SITE Santa Fe declares in all caps: “EVERY AMERICAN FLAG IS A WARNING SIGN. ” The message, taken from a poem by Diné artist Demian DinéYazhi’, greets visitors before they even step inside. The sign is part of an exhibition that traces how Native performance art has

health

Music in the OR: A Calm Tool for Kids

June 15, 2026

Children and teens who go to surgery often feel scared before the operation, afraid during recovery, and sometimes act wildly when waking up. A new study looked at whether playing music around the time of surgery can help ease those emotions and keep heart rates steady. The researchers gathered d

finance

Banking Drama in Italy: A New Twist on Old Money

June 15, 2026

"It’s easy to think banks are just numbers and spreadsheets, but Italy has shown otherwise. A century‑old lender tried to take over a big Milan bank and even gained part of the country’s biggest insurer. The move seemed like a win, yet the boss who made it happen was soon pushed out by his own team.

sports

Football First: A Game, Not a Battle

June 15, 2026

The former star striker of Iran’s national team says the sport should stay out of politics, especially as his country prepares to face its longtime rival in a global tournament. He speaks about the 1998 match that marked the first time Iran and the United States played each other in a World Cup,

health

Daytime Boost: Fixing Wake‑Up Woes with Sleep Coaching

June 15, 2026

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT‑I, is widely seen as the top choice for people who struggle to sleep well over long periods. Even though it is very good at helping patients fall asleep and stay asleep, most usual CBT‑I plans do not focus on the problems that show up during the day