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materials discovery

Learning About Islam in Connecticut Schools: A Debate

July 24, 2026

Connecticut recently signed a law that lets school districts add lessons about Islam and Arab culture to their curriculum. The rule does not force schools to teach it, but the state will supply ready‑made lesson plans for those who want them. Some lawmakers worry that including a religion in publ

entertainment

Hollywood’s New Crisis: When More Content Means Less Jobs

July 21, 2026

The world of TV used to feel like a golden era, with long‑running dramas that let writers build complex characters over many seasons. Back in the early 2000s, shows such as “The Sopranos” and “Breaking Bad” pushed television into a respected art form, earning writers more than they could in book pub

technology

AI Startup CuspAI Secures $450M to Speed Up Material Discovery

July 21, 2026

CuspAI Ltd. , a UK‑based firm that applies artificial intelligence to find new materials, has attracted $450 million in fresh capital. The investment places the company at a valuation of $2. 6 billion and includes backing from major venture houses such as Kleiner Perkins, NEA, and Bezos Expeditions.

lifestyle

Fragrance Finds: Celebrity‑Inspired Perfume Sets at Nordstrom’s Sale

July 21, 2026

Nordstrom’s big anniversary sale is open to everyone, and it’s a good chance to grab perfume bundles that top stars love. The shop offers special sets from brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford, Byredo and Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Each bundle is priced to move fast, so shoppers should act quickly if

entertainment

Cleveland’s Food‑and‑Art Street Party

July 20, 2026

People started arriving early on Professor Avenue, already curious about the summer gathering that had become a city staple. By late morning, crowds were strolling through the block, sampling treats and checking out stalls before the official opening time. The event, which stretches from W. 10th

science

Bootstrap Embedding Makes Molecular Forces Accurate

July 20, 2026

Bootstrapping can improve how we calculate forces in molecules. The method, called bootstrap embedding (BE), transforms data from small calculations into larger ones. It works with one‑particle and two‑particle density matrices, which describe how electrons are distributed. Researchers tested BE on

environment

Future‑Proof Homes: Rethinking Buildings for a Changing Planet

July 20, 2026

The final day of the UIA World Congress in Barcelona highlighted a simple idea: architecture’s future is not about finding fixed answers, but about learning to adapt and asking new questions together. The event’s theme, “Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition, ” framed design as an evolv

entertainment

A Real‑Life Twist in a Sci‑Fi Thriller

July 19, 2026

The 2011 film “Source Code” centers on a mind‑bending machine that lets soldiers slip into the last eight minutes of a dead person’s life, using those memories to rebuild a Chicago train after a blast. The story follows Captain Stevens, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, who is thrown into this loop to find

art

Unusual Jewelry Show Turns Everyday Objects Into Art

July 19, 2026

A new exhibit at the Chrysler Museum invites visitors to rethink what jewelry can be. It displays more than 350 pieces that together span a century of creative work from 41 countries and 230 artists. The show is split into four groups, each named after a different idea. One section looks at how

art

Basket Stories: How Weaving Keeps the Columbia Plateau Alive

July 19, 2026

A new show at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture invites visitors to see that basket weaving is not a relic but a living craft. The exhibit, called “Carrying Tradition, ” runs until May 30, 2027 and features pieces that have never been on display before. Curator Tisa Matheson, who runs the mus