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NASA’s science budget faces another big cut—what’s really at stake?

April 7, 2026

For the second year in a row, a new budget plan suggests slashing NASA’s science spending by nearly half. If passed, missions studying planets, stars, and Earth’s climate could be delayed or scrapped entirely. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch soon, and missions to Titan and near-

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Fresh grads face a tough job hunt and financial juggling

April 6, 2026

College graduates are stepping into a job market that feels more like a maze than a clear path. Experts warn that this group may hit the highest unemployment numbers seen in recent years, partly because new technologies are taking over many simple entry‑level roles. In the last quarter of 2025, the

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Celebrities Celebrate Their Big Days on April 5

April 5, 2026

April 5 brings a mix of well‑known faces and historic figures turning another year older. Among the modern stars, actor Sterling K. Brown marks his 50th birthday and has already earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting role in 2024. Meanwhile, Lily James celebrates 37 years of life after starr

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Science in Sci-Fi: Where Project Hail Mary Hits and Misses

April 5, 2026

"Project Hail Mary" tries to mix space science with fiction, but not all of it sticks. The story blames a space mold called astrophase for draining sunlight and freezing Earth. Real scientists laugh at that idea—stars are way too big for tiny life forms to affect their energy. Still, the film gets s

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Savannah Guthrie’s Return: A Morning Show Milestone

April 4, 2026

The buzz in midtown Manhattan this Monday centers on a familiar face returning to the Today show. Savannah Guthrie, who has been absent for more than two months, is set to anchor the morning broadcast again after a personal tragedy that has kept her off air. The 65th day since her mother disappeared

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A Quick Look at the Science in “Project Hail Mary”

April 4, 2026

The story opens with a scientist named Ryland Grace who is sent on a one‑way trip across the galaxy to save Earth from an alien threat. Some viewers think the film is just a fun adventure, but others argue that it mixes real science with fantasy. Because the book was written by Andy Weir, a write

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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Hitting, and New Coaches

April 4, 2026

The day kicked off with a dominant singles win for Caroline Houdlette, who finished her match 6‑2, 6‑0 and helped her team secure a clean sweep against Somerset Berkley. In baseball, an unranked squad from North Quincy surprised the top‑ranked Weymouth team with a 5‑2 victory, thanks to a two‑hit

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Time Travel Without Moving: How Project Hail Mary Plays With Time

April 3, 2026

Ryland Grace returns from a trip to Tau Ceti after aging only four years, while Earth waits 14. This gap isn’t just storytelling—it’s basic physics. Moving close to light speed slows your personal clock, a concept called time dilation. Grace’s ship accelerates constantly, so his clock keeps ticking

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High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

March 31, 2026

Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin

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A Sci-Fi Hit Shows Amazon’s Potential

March 31, 2026

Rocky and Grace’s latest adventure is raking in cash. Their new movie just hit $300 million at the box office, making it Amazon’s top-grossing film under its own label. That’s no small feat for a fresh sci-fi story trying to stand out in a crowded market. But here’s the catch: this record only coun