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Science Stars Shine with Hollywood at the 2026 Breakthrough Awards

May 1, 2026

A bright night in Los Angeles turned into a science‑theatre spectacle when the world’s leading researchers met Hollywood celebrities for the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony. The event, often dubbed “the Oscars of Science, ” highlighted groundbreaking work that could change lives. The Breakthroug

education

College Voices: How One Man’s Stand Shaped Academic Freedom

May 1, 2026

Harry Keyishian was a Shakespeare teacher who, in the early 1960s, turned into a symbol of free speech on campus. He refused to sign New York’s loyalty oath in 1961, a rule that forced teachers to swear they were not involved with the Communist Party or any other “subversive” group. Because of this

crime

Police Clear Troopers After Fatal Shooting Near Dover

May 1, 2026

In June 2024, a confrontation outside an assisted‑living home in Dover turned deadly. A visitor named Arnold Azamar Jr. , who had been barred from the facility for earlier aggressive acts, arrived to see his mother. After dinner, a disagreement over whether he could leave with her sparked a verbal c

business

A local New York farm stands out in a national spotlight

May 1, 2026

A single plant in a small town just hit the big time. Monica Cody turned a backyard experiment into a business that now ranks among America’s fastest-growing women-run companies. Her farm, Farmstead 1868, grows more than lavender—it grows opportunity. By converting a family dairy plot into a lavende

politics

The British Royals Visit America: A Show of Splendor and Strangeness

May 1, 2026

Americans may have tossed tea into the harbor over 200 years ago to reject monarchy, but royal drama still draws huge crowds. This week, King Charles III and Queen Camilla swapped Buckingham Palace for Washington, D. C. , and New York in a carefully planned four-day tour meant to boost U. S. -U. K.

entertainment

Big Stars Line Up for 2026 Met Gala

April 30, 2026

The Met Gala is coming up soon, and the list of attendees looks huge. A group of top musicians, actors, athletes and fashion icons will be on the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Sabrina Carpenter are among those who will help host the event. Other w

education

Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

April 30, 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

entertainment

Summer nights with great shows in Joliet

April 29, 2026

The Hollywood Casino Joliet has lined up a fun mix of performances for the warmer months ahead. Big-name singers, laughter-filled comedy nights, and sleight-of-hand tricks will take center stage at the event venue. This isn’t a new plan—the casino has been hosting well-known acts since opening, aimi

politics

Leadership Shakeup at Connecticut State Colleges

April 26, 2026

The interim chief of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities stepped down after a complaint surfaced about policy violations. The allegation was discovered on April 20, and by April 23 the official was put on leave while an inquiry began. The specifics of the claim remain undisclosed. Follo

sports

NBA Playoff Action Heats Up With Key Games This Weekend

April 26, 2026

Saturday brings a mix of must-watch matchups and surprising underdog stories in the NBA playoffs. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic face off again in Game 3, with Detroit hoping to regain home-court advantage after splitting the first two games. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to sweep