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Where the Past Meets the Sea: What Digging Revealed About Florida’s First Residents

May 16, 2026

Over two thousand years ago, long before rockets screamed into space from Cape Canaveral, Indigenous groups lived along the Atlantic coast. Today, students working near the famous launch pad are piecing together how these early Floridians spent their days. Instead of clearing fields for crops, they

health

Local women’s health care gets a boost in Siloam Springs

May 16, 2026

For years, women in Siloam Springs and nearby towns had to travel to get basic women’s health care. The closest options vanished in December when the local women’s center shut down after nearly three decades. That gap is now filled by a newly expanded clinic on Progress Avenue. The building used to

religion

A Weekend of Faith, Politics, and Debate on the National Mall

May 16, 2026

This weekend, a big outdoor event called "Rededicate 250" is planned for the National Mall in Washington, D. C. It’s a day-long gathering focusing on prayer and faith, with a strong Christian presence. Most of the speakers and performers are evangelical Christians, including a famous actor known for

technology

Rock Stars and AI: A Glimpse of the Future or Just a Trick?

May 16, 2026

A recent music video from a well-known rock band has caught people’s attention—not for its music, but for its faces. Using artificial intelligence, the video replaces the band members with younger digital versions of themselves from decades ago. The effect is surprising, making it feel like you’re w

business

US factories bounce back but war risks still loom

May 16, 2026

April saw American factories bounce back strongly, with output jumping by its biggest margin in over a year. Cars and tech gear led the charge, thanks to heavy spending on artificial intelligence and renewed consumer demand after months of slowdowns. Yet even as production picks up speed, growing su

opinion

How a Civil Rights Leader’s Fight Still Matters Today

May 16, 2026

Jesse Jackson spent decades pushing America to live up to its promises. In the 1960s and 70s, while most leaders avoided the topic, he loudly supported LGBTQ+ rights and same-sex marriage. Back then, even many Black churches rejected these ideas. His famous phrase “I am somebody” wasn’t just a chant

crypto

Crypto and banks face off after new rules clear first hurdle

May 16, 2026

The clash between traditional banks and crypto firms has reached a turning point. For years, big banks resisted letting crypto into the financial mainstream, raising concerns about fraud, dirty money and stability. They argued crypto companies shouldn’t get the same access to banking benefits withou

politics

Nation’s Science Future at Risk: What the Board Cuts Mean

May 15, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides a key federal agency that funds research, was abruptly cleared of its members by a recent government decision. This move happened without clear justification and followed major budget cuts to the agency that has been a backbone of American innovation for deca

education

MIT Faces Drop in Funding and Students

May 15, 2026

MIT is dealing with a sharp decline in research money and graduate numbers. Last year, federal grants fell by more than 20 percent, cutting the university’s total research budget by about 10 percent. Other sponsors have stepped up, but not enough to cover the loss from government sources. Gra

technology

OpenAI’s New Treasure: Is It Really a Charity?

May 15, 2026

A recent claim says that the real gems of OpenAI are its intellectual property. The story argues that early Microsoft deals kept the company within a charitable trust, but a later 2023 investment changed everything. According to critics, the founders and top executives violated that trust by making