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Retirement of a TV PR Legend

May 2, 2026

Audrey Beth Davis, who helped promote many beloved TV shows, passed away at 82. She spent her life working in public relations for television. Her career began after high school, when she joined a production company that ran the popular game show “The Match Game. ” Later, she moved into PR.

entertainment

From Moon Races to Mars Wars: How One Show Changed Space Stories Forever

May 2, 2026

The idea that losing the Moon race could actually help NASA might sound strange at first. In reality, the US only beat the Soviet Union due to huge funding and teamwork after the USSR had already won every major early space contest. But what if America had failed in 1969? That's the question this se

opinion

Danica Patrick shows how fitness stays fun at any age

May 2, 2026

At 44, Danica Patrick doesn’t act like she’s past her prime. Instead of slow walks or yoga retreats, she’s flipping gym weights and dropping tennis serves. Her weekend routine reads like an amusement park list: skiing in swimsuits, guzzling wine straight from bottles, golfing, skydiving—even tennis

weather

A Cold Snap Hits Metro Detroit Before a Rainy Week Ahead

May 2, 2026

The weekend in Metro Detroit started with a sharp cold snap. A freeze warning covered the whole Lower Peninsula, and overnight temperatures were expected to drop into the mid-20s to low 30s. In the city, the warning lasted from midnight to 8 a. m. Saturday. Clear skies overnight helped temperatures

crime

How old crimes catch up with fugitives: DNA and family trees lead to arrest

May 2, 2026

A man accused of a serious crime from 1989 was finally caught in the Philippines thanks to modern detective work. Decades after the incident, genealogical research and DNA evidence helped authorities track him down. The suspect, now 69, was taken into custody at his home in April, nearly 36 years af

education

A Peek Inside Anne Frank’s Hidden World

May 1, 2026

A disguised door slides open, revealing a dimly lit space that feels like stepping into a forgotten past. This isn’t a fun hide-and-seek spot—it’s where Anne Frank, a 13-year-old girl, spent over two years hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Inside, the air feels heavy with fear: blackout cur

opinion

Nuclear war vs. science: which will end humanity first?

April 29, 2026

Scientists often chase big ideas—like finding a perfect theory to explain the universe. One physicist, now famous for a $3 million prize, thinks humans might never reach that finish line. Why? Because nuclear war could finish us first. This isn’t just guesswork. The same person helped solve a major

crypto

A musician's crypto loss shows why digital wallets need better protection

April 29, 2026

Popular blues-rap artist G. Love trusted the wrong app after his computer broke. He searched the Apple App Store for the Ledger wallet software he'd used before, downloaded what looked identical, and entered his 12-word seed phrase to restore access. Seconds later, $430, 000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum

technology

Gadgets that shaped everyday life before smartphones

April 29, 2026

Back in the mid-20th century, technology wasn’t about endless apps or doomscrolling—it was about solving real, small problems around the house. Boomers remember when gadgets were built for one job only, like slicing bread or mixing drinks, not for tracking steps or ordering groceries. Kitchen tools

politics

Poland’s New Tax Plan: Balancing Budgets and Fuel Prices

April 28, 2026

Poland is planning a new tax on oil companies that will help smooth out the recent cuts to fuel taxes and VAT. The Finance Ministry said this move is part of a larger effort to keep the country on track with the European Union’s budget rules. The goal is to avoid falling into an excessive deficit si