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Star Wars and the Big Deal of Merch

June 2, 2026

The story starts with a man who loved movies. He made small films that got people talking. Then he released a space adventure in 1977 that everyone watched. That film became the biggest hit of its time. The studio that made the film was not sure it would work. They were scared to spend too much mon

business

Big Money, New Rules: How Wealthy People Are Changing Charity

June 2, 2026

Some rich investors ask a simple question when their foundation receives a grant request: Can the market already fix this problem? If not, they think charity can step in. Bill Ackman, for example, focuses on science that still needs breakthroughs, like his MIND prize for brain‑disease research. He a

entertainment

Summer Fun in Southern California – Free Activities for June

June 2, 2026

Southern California is buzzing with free events this June. Start the month by stepping aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for happy hour drinks and live music. Reserve a spot online; parking is cheaper if you pay early. In Riverside, the ArtsWalk lights up downtown on the first Thur

technology

How AI is quietly changing drug discovery at biotech companies

June 2, 2026

A small biotech company is getting a big boost from artificial intelligence in its search for cancer treatments. Instead of relying only on lab tests and guesswork, the firm is using AI to speed up how it designs and picks new drug candidates. This approach isn’t just a small tweak—it’s reshaping ho

entertainment

Fun and Free Thrills at Mammoth Fest

June 1, 2026

A family headed to the park in Mt. Pleasant found a day packed with rides, games and tasty treats. The county’s long‑running event attracted more than 10, 000 people on a sunny day that hit the mid‑70s. The main goal is to give families a budget‑friendly outing: entry and parking are free, while

technology

A Tiny Powerhouse: Desktop AI That Can Handle a Trillion‑Parameter Model

June 1, 2026

NVIDIA has unveiled the DGX Station for Windows, a compact machine that brings data‑center‑level AI power right into office desks. The device runs on Windows, making it compatible with the majority of corporate workstations that traditionally use Linux for heavy AI tasks. It is built around NVIDIA’s

sports

South Africa’s World Cup Trip Stalled by Visa Trouble

June 1, 2026

The South African national soccer team, known as Bafana Bafana, is set to travel from Johannesburg to Mexico for their first match of the FIFA World Cup. They were supposed to leave on May 31 on a chartered flight, but a sudden paperwork problem has put the trip in doubt. A report from the South

business

New spots popping up in the Quad Cities: ice cream, thrift shopping, and nightlife

June 1, 2026

Aledo has a familiar sweet treat back again—just without the grill. Bowlyou’s Ice Cream Shop reopened on Third Street after shutting down its full restaurant last fall. This time, it’s all about scoops and cones, not burgers. The shop’s social media post called it a place for summer memories, with c

lifestyle

Thinking Outside Your Own Bubble: What Couples Learn When Worlds Collide

May 31, 2026

At 19, someone’s first big city move is already a shock to the system. Add a fast-moving romance with someone whose passport lists a different continent and the culture lesson starts before the relationship even settles in. A Canadian student lands in London, meets a colleague from Bangladesh, and s

science

AI helps create tiny immune helpers to fight inflammation

May 31, 2026

Scientists are now using artificial intelligence to design small protein rings that can fine-tune the body’s immune responses. These rings, called cyclic peptides, act like tiny light switches for immune cells. Instead of turning lights on or off, they control whether immune cells get activated or s