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Plano scores big with Dallas Stars arena plan

June 3, 2026

The Dallas Stars hockey team is switching up their game plan by eyeing a new home in Plano, Texas. Instead of staying downtown, the team wants to build a massive entertainment hub near The Shops at Willow Bend, a spot already popular for shopping and dining. The project could cost around $1 billion

politics

How prediction markets became the new battleground for control

June 2, 2026

Prediction markets—where people bet on everything from sports to political events—have exploded in popularity. Trading volume jumped from about five billion dollars last September to twenty-four billion dollars this April, according to Pew Research Center. While some see this as a sign of a thriving

health

When skull repairs fail: what happens when medical implants move or break?

June 2, 2026

Fixing a hole in the skull after an injury or stroke is usually straightforward, but sometimes things go wrong. Most problems come from infections or mismatched parts. Yet sometimes, the material itself moves out of place or even cracks under pressure. This is rare but serious. Most surgical repairs

entertainment

South Bend’s June Fun Guide: Festivals, Films and Family Adventures

June 1, 2026

A quick glance at South Bend’s calendar shows a packed week of activities from June 1‑7. The first event on the list is an exhibition that takes a look back at America’s symbols of freedom. Visitors can stroll through the Midwest Museum of American Art, see patriotic icons like Uncle Sam and think

opinion

Why fairness needs more than just words

June 1, 2026

People often mix up small mistakes with big ones just to make their side look better. It happens everywhere—from playground arguments to courtrooms. A teacher once said that honesty matters more than opinions. Yet today, many ignore facts when it suits them. Some call it "light lying, " where people

technology

A New Way to Help Patients Walk Again

May 31, 2026

Helping people regain their ability to walk after an injury isn’t easy. Traditional rehabilitation can be slow, and some patients struggle to regain full movement. A new kind of robotic suit might change that. This lightweight exoskeleton helps patients relearn how to walk by gently guiding their le

technology

How GPS quietly helps the planet

May 30, 2026

GPS started as a military tool in the 1960s to track submarines, but it never worked underwater—satellites just bounce signals back to devices on land or at the surface. Over time, it evolved into a global network we now rely on daily, though most users don’t realize its roots trace back to Cold War

environment

Why Wyoming’s Huge Energy Plan Stirs Up Big Concerns

May 30, 2026

Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri

technology

Repairing Both Body and Brain of Soft Robots

May 29, 2026

Soft robots and wearable gadgets need parts that bend easily, work well, and stay strong when they get hit or stretched. Scientists have made polymers that can fix themselves after a break, but the sensors that let them sense touch or pressure often stay damaged. A new idea called “self‑healing and

science

Improving Heat Control with a New Nano‑Fluid on Flexible Surfaces

May 29, 2026

Scientists have explored how a special mixture of tiny particles can help cool down hot machines more efficiently. The fluid, made from sodium alginate and two kinds of nano‑particles, behaves like a smart material that changes its flow when the surface it touches bends or stretches. The research