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careers

Birthdays that connect stars across time

May 5, 2026

A birthday list can sometimes feel like a time capsule. This week, it’s not just about cakes and candles but about tracing how some faces stay familiar even decades apart. You’ll find names from shows that defined whole eras sitting next to artists whose music still plays in gyms and shopping malls.

celebrities

Jobs before fame: fast-food tales of today’s stars

April 22, 2026

Many well-known figures started their careers flipping burgers or scooping ice cream, long before they became household names. Tim Cook, now a tech billionaire, began his first paid job at 14 at a small burger stand in Alabama, earning just over a dollar an hour. He later described this early work a

education

Pittsburgh teens get a behind-the-scenes look at NFL Draft stage building

April 12, 2026

Pittsburgh high schoolers in carpentry programs got a rare chance to see how their skills connect to big-time events. About 140 students from seven local schools visited the North Shore construction site where workers were building the stage for the NFL Draft. The tour gave them a close-up view of t

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Birthday stars: how years don’t always define success in show business

April 7, 2026

Mid-April gives us an interesting snapshot of talent across decades. Jazz icon Herbie Hancock turns 86 soon, still playing piano with energy that younger musicians envy. This year also marks Ed O’Neill’s 80th birthday; most remember him as the dad in a popular sitcom, but his acting career includes

sports

Nate Ament's NBA Future: A Tough Call for Tennessee Fans

April 7, 2026

Tennessee basketball fans now face a big question: Will Nate Ament take his talents to the NBA or stick around for another year? The debate is heating up. Ament’s coach recently made his stance clear, saying draft day is likely the best move. But is this advice just fatherly wisdom—or a smart basket

environment

Engineers: Quiet Builders of Tomorrow

February 26, 2026

Engineers shape the roads, bridges and water that keep communities alive. Their work is often hidden behind everyday life, yet it decides how safe and clean our world feels. The latest National Engineer’s Week highlighted this unseen influence, urging young people to see engineering as a creat

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Tichina Arnold: A Look Back at Her Early Hollywood Romance and Career

January 16, 2026

Tichina Arnold, known for her roles in popular TV shows, once had a brief but intriguing relationship with actor Brian Austin Green. This was a secret romance that took place when they were both starting out in Hollywood. Arnold shared her side of the story on a podcast, revealing that Green was the

sports

Two Fighters, One Grappling Match: Poirier and Tsarukyan's Unlikely Showdown

January 8, 2026

Dustin Poirier and Arman Tsarukyan are in early talks for a grappling match in February. This is not your typical UFC fight. Poirier, who retired last summer after two decades in the sport, is looking for a way to stay competitive without the intense training and weight cuts. Tsarukyan, on the other

entertainment

New Stars Shine for Disney's Tangled Live-Action Adventure

January 8, 2026

Disney has picked two fresh faces to bring the beloved characters of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider to life in their upcoming live-action version of Tangled. Teagan Croft, an Australian actress, and Milo Manheim, known for his roles in the Zombies franchise, will take on the iconic roles originally voiced

entertainment

A Look at A Most Violent Year: A Hidden Gem Coming to HBO Max

December 28, 2025

A Most Violent Year, a gripping thriller featuring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain, is set to hit HBO Max soon. This 2014 film, directed by J. C. Chandor, dives into the life of an immigrant in New York City during 1981, a year marked by extreme violence. The movie also stars Albert Brooks, David O