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Mysterious Beavers and a Heroine Who Can Jump Into Robots

March 6, 2026

A new animated film from the Disney‑owned studio offers a fresh mix of adventure, science fiction and environmental themes. The story follows 19‑year‑old Mabel Tanaka, a college student who loves nature more than people. She lives in the quiet town of Beaverton, where a forest glade is her favorite

celebrities

Oprah, Friends and Folk‑Inspired Fashion at Paris Runway

March 5, 2026

The front row of a Chloé show in Paris was crowded with familiar faces, but the real headline was the designer’s message. Chemena Kamali used the venue to highlight “irregularities” and the human touch behind each garment. She wanted fashion to feel more like a memory than a machine, emphasizi

education

The New Dome: How a Reopened Planetarium Is Changing Learning

March 3, 2026

A new chapter is opening for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as its planetarium, renamed after a generous donor, will welcome students and the public again in fall 2026. After almost twenty years of silence, the venue is being upgraded with state‑of‑the‑art projection and sound. The

entertainment

Campus Conflicts and Comedy on the Screen

March 3, 2026

The new week’s TV lineup offers a mix of drama and humor set against college backdrops. One show dives deep into the murky waters of academic relationships, featuring a seasoned professor who becomes obsessed with a younger coworker. The story unfolds through her inner thoughts, blurring fact an

politics

Dubai Shaken: Gulf Nations Face Unexpected Threats

March 2, 2026

The recent wave of missile and drone attacks has rattled the Gulf, showing that even the region’s most secure cities can feel vulnerable. Dubai, known for its towering skyline and bustling tourism, saw hotels ignite, apartment windows shatter, and an international airport sustain damage that left fo

crypto

New Rules Could Shake Up Stablecoin Rewards

February 28, 2026

The Treasury Department has drafted a set of rules under the GENIUS Act that may limit how stablecoins can offer returns to holders. The proposal, released by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, spans 376 pages and will be open for public comment for 60 days. It specifically targets

education

Faculty Committee Pushes for Professor’s Return After Controversial Posts

February 28, 2026

A group of faculty members at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has issued a unanimous recommendation that the university should not fire Dr. Shirin Saeidi, an Iranian‑born political science professor who has been suspended over her social media activity. The committee’s decision comes afte

education

Women Scientists Shine at Local Library Talk

February 27, 2026

Deborah Huntley, once a professor and administrator in Saginaw Valley State University, will speak about the place of women in science at a Women’s History Month event. The talk, titled “Science, Women of Science, and Women in Science, ” is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Hoyt Library auditor

finance

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

February 26, 2026

A family in Kansas has taken a nonprofit to court over a $21 million donor‑advised fund (DAF) that was started by the father in 2005. The son, who has been the sole advisor since his mother’s death, says the sponsor—WaterStone—has stopped letting him see the account and has ignored his grant request

entertainment

Park Chan‑Wook to Lead 2026 Cannes Jury

February 26, 2026

The 79th Cannes Film Festival, set for May 12–23, will be guided by South Korean director Park Chan‑Wook as jury president. He joins the ranks of past leaders such as Juliette Binoche, who chaired 2025’s jury when Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi received the Palme d’Or after a fifteen‑year absence.

Mysterious Beavers and a Heroine Who Can Jump Into Robots

Oprah, Friends and Folk‑Inspired Fashion at Paris Runway

The New Dome: How a Reopened Planetarium Is Changing Learning

Campus Conflicts and Comedy on the Screen

Dubai Shaken: Gulf Nations Face Unexpected Threats

New Rules Could Shake Up Stablecoin Rewards

Faculty Committee Pushes for Professor’s Return After Controversial Posts

Women Scientists Shine at Local Library Talk

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

Park Chan‑Wook to Lead 2026 Cannes Jury

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle