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Netflix Shares Fall as Instagram TV Move and User Drop Raise Concerns

June 23, 2026

Investors are watching Netflix closely after a sharp decline in its stock price this week. The drop comes as Meta Platforms announced that Instagram will now appear on Samsung smart TVs across the United States, a move that could lure viewers away from streaming services. At the same time, research

science

Kindness After Chaos

June 23, 2026

When a tornado struck Joplin, Missouri in May 2011, it left thousands of homes wrecked and many people dead. The disaster forced about a third of the town’s 50, 000 residents to leave their homes. In the weeks that followed, people in Joplin began helping each other with supplies and shelter. The

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

entertainment

Charleston’s Week of Music, History and Fun

June 23, 2026

A busy week in Charleston invites people to enjoy a mix of music, history and community events. On Thursday the city opens its museums with a free lecture about the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, where a small American force turned the tide of the Revolution. Later that evening, electronic music fans

health

Cost‑Smart Paths for PCOS Fertility

June 23, 2026

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often face challenges getting pregnant. Fertility clinics have several options, but which one saves money while still helping? One promising route is “in‑vitro maturation” (IVM), where eggs are matured outside the body before fertilisation. Clinics th

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

sports

From Center to Hall of Fame: A Journey of Adaptation and Leadership

June 23, 2026

Todd McClure’s story starts in a high‑school gym where a coach, Randy Blanchard, shifted him from tight end to center for one practice. That decision sparked a path that led McClure to become an All‑America player at LSU and a 14‑year veteran in the NFL. The move was not just a positional change;

sports

Data‑Driven Grappling: How Tech Is Changing Martial Arts

June 23, 2026

Combat sports are stepping into a new era where data helps athletes, coaches and gyms stay ahead. Instead of relying on gut feelings and handwritten notes, fighters can now log every roll, punch or hold. SmashLog’s platform turns these logs into clear insights that show a trainee what to pract

sports

American Fans Face Media Gatekeepers at World Cup

June 23, 2026

The United States men’s national soccer team has finished its group stage, giving fans a chance to cheer for their country on home turf. Yet some sports journalists are turning the event into another battleground over identity and politics. Instead of celebrating the team’s success, certain outle

crypto

Burnham’s Crypto Chat: A New Leader, Old Questions

June 23, 2026

Andy Burnham has stepped into the spotlight as a potential prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. His recent win in Makerfield suggests voters are ready for a fresh face at the top of Labour. Yet his knowledge about cryptocurrencies remains uneven. In early 2024, Burnham