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Zombie Flicks: Kids Take the Lead in 2025

December 11, 2025

In 2025, zombie movies got a fresh twist. Instead of the usual grown-up heroes, young kids stepped up to save the day. Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" kicked things off. It showed a Britain taken over by a scary virus. People lived like they did long ago, before machines and tech. The story followed

finance

Big Plans: Willis Lease Finance Corporation Eyes $392. 9 Million Deal

December 11, 2025

Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a big name in the world of jet engine leasing, has some big plans. They're looking to raise a huge amount of money, $392. 9 million to be exact. This money will come from selling special bonds, known as fixed rate notes. These notes are being offered by a subsidiary

entertainment

Sundance 2026: A Mix of Laughs, Politics, and New Voices

December 10, 2025

Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, CO, in 2027, after 44 years in Park City, Utah. The 2026 lineup is packed with comedy films, showing that indie filmmakers are stepping up to fill the void left by major studios. Films like "The Invite" by Olivia Wilde and "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity

education

How Stories Help Us Navigate Life's Surprises

December 10, 2025

Stories and theories about sudden changes in life often follow a similar pattern. They start with a calm situation, then something unexpected happens, leading to a crisis, and finally, things get resolved or change. This pattern is seen in both real-life theories and fictional stories like myths, no

science

Porphyrins: Tiny Molecules with Big Potential

December 10, 2025

Porphyrins are special molecules that can do amazing things. Scientists have been playing around with them, adding different bits to see what happens. This time, they added some special groups called nitro and cyano to make the porphyrins extra electron-deficient. Think of it like making a sandwich

opinion

Letters to the Editor: A Mixed Bag of Thoughts

December 10, 2025

In the bustling city of Philadelphia, a reader expressed relief after learning about a federal law designed to protect religious institutions. The law, known as the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, was amended to include religious sites. The reader questioned why the Department of Justice

entertainment

Indian Series Shake Up Global Charts in 2025

December 10, 2025

In 2025, Indian series made a big splash worldwide. Aryan Khan's "The Bads of Bollywood" took the top spot on IMDb's list of most popular Indian series. This list is based on how many people visited the show's page and the average rating. Crime thrillers dominated the top 10, with seven shows falli

weather

Michigan's Snowy Surprise: Counties Brace for Winter's Chill

December 10, 2025

Michigan is feeling the winter chill, with 43 counties under weather alerts. The National Weather Service (NWS) says more snow is on the way, with some areas expecting up to 4 inches. In the southern parts of the state, counties like Livingston, Oakland, and Macomb are bracing for up to 2 inches of

business

TUI's Cautious Step into 2026

December 10, 2025

TUI, the biggest travel company in Europe, has shared its plans for 2026. The company is being careful about its predictions. It thinks its money from selling trips will go up by 2% to 4%. That's not as much as some people thought it would be. The company says the world is full of uncertainties righ

science

How Heat Shapes Tiny Tellurium Films

December 10, 2025

Tellurium, a material with a unique twisted chain structure, is getting a lot of attention for its potential in electronics and energy conversion. Scientists have been experimenting with making very thin films of tellurium, about 20 nanometers thick, by heating it up in a vacuum and letting it settl