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Ebola, the World Cup, and America’s Calm Test

May 29, 2026

The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o

art

Microbe‑Machines: Art That Breathes and Flies

May 29, 2026

An artist in Brooklyn builds living sculptures that grow, move, and even lift off the ground. In a forested park outside New York City, she places tall columns filled with soil, water and microbes that change color over time. The work only exists in summer, when light and heat let the tiny communiti

entertainment

Speed Science: A Racing Adventure at the Museum

May 29, 2026

The Kamin Science Center is adding a new thrill to its lineup with an upcoming “Science of Speed” exhibit that opens on August 1. The show will replace the old SportsWorks space in a 21, 000‑square‑foot building that is being renovated. Visitors will race on a multi‑level, LED‑lit track where eig

sports

Celebrating Texas Panhandle Sports Legends

May 29, 2026

The next week brings two important gatherings in Amarillo that shine a light on local sports heroes. On June 7, the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame will honor a new class of athletes and coaches. A ceremony at the Civic Center Grand Plaza kicks off at 2 p. m. , followed by a free reception. Four

finance

Netflix Stock: A Mixed Picture in a Competitive Market

May 29, 2026

Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, offers streaming to more than 190 countries through its own shows, licensed titles, games and live events. Its market value of roughly $368 billion places it in the mega‑cap group, giving the firm room to grow advertising, gaming and cloud services while expa

crypto

Crypto Prices Dip as Iran Tensions Rise and ETF Money Flows Out

May 29, 2026

Bitcoin fell below $73, 000 after a surge of Iranian strikes that pushed oil higher and shook risk appetite. Two days of heavy withdrawals from Bitcoin spot ETFs have erased more than $1 billion, the largest loss since January. The slump spread to other major coins: Ethereum slipped under $2, 000 fo

politics

Winklevoss Crypto Case Takes a New Turn

May 29, 2026

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked a judge to undo the $5 million fine it slapped on Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The twins are well‑known donors to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, and the fine was originally imposed last year du

politics

Pope Leo XIV’s Gift List: From Sports Gear to Sacred Art

May 29, 2026

Every time a leader visits the Vatican, people wonder what to bring. Pope Leo XIV, who took office last year, has become the latest recipient of a wide range of presents. Some gifts are extravagant and symbolic; others come from hometown pride or personal hobbies. In Chicago, the mayor and a city d

business

Loans to ESOPs: Why the Plan Is Not a Loan Shark

May 29, 2026

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) must keep cash on hand to buy back shares when workers leave or retire. Companies have a few common ways to get that cash, such as putting money into the plan themselves or borrowing at the corporate level and then using those funds to pay employees. These meth

entertainment

Breaking the Wall: How a Banker‑Actor Rewrote His Own Story

May 29, 2026

Ken Leung’s role as Eric in HBO’s “Industry” shows a man stepping into a world that feels foreign. The show follows a group of young outsiders—different races, backgrounds and ambitions—trying to survive in London’s elite finance scene. Leung explains that he had to claim ownership of the character