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Nuclear Power Gets a New Look in Louisiana

May 2, 2026

The state of Louisiana is stepping into the spotlight as it tries to become a key player in the next wave of nuclear energy. A recent summit hosted by Louisiana Economic Development gathered more than two hundred people from industry, government and finance to talk about how the state can grow this

celebrities

Celebrity Birthday Highlights for May 1

May 1, 2026

People celebrate the birthdays of several well‑known figures on May 1. Country star Tim McGraw, now 59, received a guitar honor on the Music City Walk of Fame in 2016. Film director Wes Anderson, aged 57, once studied at UT Austin. Actress Julie Benz, who is 54, nearly landed the role of Buffy but u

entertainment

Late-night shows shift gear: Colbert’s political comedy choice

April 30, 2026

The plan was simple: avoid politics, focus on fun. That’s what Stephen Colbert tried when he took over “The Late Show” in 2015. After years of sharp political satire on “The Colbert Report, ” he wanted a lighter touch. Audiences at home were tired of the same heated arguments in the news. Colbert ho

sports

Why NASCAR drivers aren’t buying Stephen A. Smith’s take on racing

April 30, 2026

NASCAR drivers don’t appreciate Stephen A. Smith calling them anything less than athletes. The debate flared up when Smith dismissed NASCAR drivers—and even golfers—as non-athletes during a radio show. He argued that anyone can sit behind the wheel or swing a club, no matter their age, so it doesn’t

entertainment

Colbert’s Late‑Night Shift: Why Politics Came Back

April 29, 2026

Stephen Colbert has just finished the last episode of his long‑running show on CBS, a decision that sparked many guesses about why the network ended it. In an interview with The New York Times, Colbert explained that early on he wanted to step away from politics after moving from “The Colbert Rep

politics

Trump’s Targeting and the Heated Words That Come Before It

April 29, 2026

The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner isn’t the first time Donald Trump faced direct danger. Over the past two years, he’s been the target of three separate attacks, raising questions about how language in politics shapes real-world violence. A recent survey found something unsettl

sports

'Iowa and Iowa State Draft Picks: A Fresh Look at the 2026 NFL Selections'

April 28, 2026

Iowa and Iowa State each had a different story in the 2026 NFL Draft, which ran from April 23 to 25. Only one player from Iowa State landed a spot on an NFL roster: defensive tackle Domonique Orange was chosen 82nd overall by the Minnesota Vikings. Analysts say he is a strong stop‑gap defender,

business

Share Buyback Signals New Growth Phase for Racing Game Company

April 27, 2026

A racing game developer has just repurchased nearly a million shares of its own stock, buying 904, 395 Class A shares from Driven Lifestyle Group LLC at $4. 11 each. The price was based on the average of the last five days’ closing prices, a figure that the company feels reflects its recent shift to

sports

Nassau Sports Highlights: Races, Goals, and Community Games

April 25, 2026

Baldwin’s Brandon Thweatt hit a record time of 14. 18 seconds in the 110‑meter hurdles, winning the final at the New York Relays held on Randall’s Island. He also set a meet record of 14. 03 seconds in the preliminaries. In the 4×100‑meter relay, a Baldwin trio—Gio Duplessy, Tyrell Holder, and Jo

crime

How rap lyrics and bias shaped a death sentence

April 25, 2026

In 2008, two young men in Texas made a terrible decision. James Broadnax and Demarius Cummings robbed two strangers—music producers Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler—in a parking lot. The robbery turned deadly when bullets were fired. Broadnax was later arrested, confessed to the crime, and was senten