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What the Founders Really Thought About Religion

May 5, 2026

The idea that America’s founders built a Christian nation gets repeated often, but history isn’t that simple. Many key figures in early U. S. leadership weren’t strict Christians. Some rejected core beliefs, while others stayed vague—leaving room for debate even among experts. This complicates the p

entertainment

Skip Bayless returns to First Take for a special one-day showdown

May 5, 2026

Skip Bayless, the bold sports commentator known for his strong opinions, will make a rare return to ESPN’s "First Take" this Friday. The show will broadcast live from Los Angeles, giving fans a chance to see him debate Stephen A. Smith again. This marks Bayless’ first appearance on the show since he

education

Behind the scenes: When substitute teachers go above and beyond

May 5, 2026

The recent awards for substitute educators Esther Yardumian-Smyth and Celia Effrig show that recognizing everyday heroes isn’t just about grand gestures—it’s about seeing the quiet power of persistence. While full-time teachers often get the spotlight, these two winners prove that substitute roles c

entertainment

Why a Handshake Beats a Vibrating Controller in Immersive Fun

May 5, 2026

Touch shapes how deeply we feel a story. Theme parks use hugs from costumed characters to make kids grin faster than any screen can. In live shows where the audience wanders freely, accidental brushes with actors blur the line between viewer and participant. Even old-school midnight screenings like

entertainment

New Studio Aims to Change How Movies Get Made

May 5, 2026

A new company called Nocturnal Entertainment just launched, backed by the success of its first film “Play Dead, ” already sold to Netflix. Unlike traditional studios, this team wants to help filmmakers from the very start, offering tech tools and funding to turn risky ideas into polished movies. The

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Giants Fans Get Extra Fun Beyond Baseball

May 5, 2026

The San Francisco Giants are teaming up with a local bowling chain to give fans another reason to cheer during home games. Starting in early May, whenever a Giants pitcher strikes out a batter in the seventh inning, fans can head to nearby Lucky Strike, AMF, or Bowlero centers for a discount on game

business

Pop Mart’s plan to ride the Labubu wave with its Beijing theme park

May 5, 2026

Pop Mart brought its Beijing theme park back online earlier this month, making a bold bet on the Labubu series. The tiny vinyl figures—once a quiet corner of the toy aisle—have exploded into a global craze, landing everywhere from street stalls to high-end collabs. Instead of playing it safe, the co

celebrities

Celebrities turn red carpet into living art gallery

May 5, 2026

The Met Gala’s 2026 theme asked one big question: Can clothes be considered art? The event’s dress code turned the red carpet into a moving art show, with stars like Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams dressing to prove fashion’s creative power. Instead of just admiring art on walls, guests b

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Season two of the Nordic crime drama steps up with deeper characters and sharper fear

May 5, 2026

Five years after its first season gave viewers the chills, the Danish crime show returns with a fresh mystery that ditches the wooden dolls and trades them for high-tech fear. Instead of leaving physical clues, the new villain uses a scary nursery rhyme and digital stalking to unnerve victims long b

health

How VR helps people with vertigo feel steady again

May 5, 2026

Vertigo isn’t just about feeling dizzy—it can turn ordinary moments into dangers. One person, Lisa McCully, found out the hard way after years of dealing with a common inner-ear problem called BPPV. One morning, getting up from the couch sent the world spinning so hard she crashed into a table and T