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Iran’s Hidden Uranium and the U. S. War Debate

April 29, 2026

The nuclear watchdog says a large amount of Iran’s enriched uranium may still be hidden in tunnels at the Isfahan complex. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) cannot visit the site after last year’s war, so it relies on satellite pictures and earlier records to estimate that about 200 kilo

science

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Hopes to Lift ViaSat-3F 3 Into Orbit

April 29, 2026

SpaceX is gearing up for a big launch from Kennedy Space Center, where the powerful Falcon Heavy rocket will carry the newest ViaSat-3F 3 satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch window opens at 10:13 a. m. on Wednesday, April 29, and the company has until 11:38 a. m. to push it of

politics

US Passport to Show Trump’s Face for 250‑Year Celebration

April 29, 2026

The U. S. State Department is preparing a small batch of special passports for the country’s 250th birthday. The new design will include a portrait of President Donald Trump, making him the first living president ever to appear on a U. S. passport. The idea has been in discussion for months and was

business

Quixote Shuts Down Big LA Soundstages Amid Hollywood Slowdown

April 29, 2026

A big Hollywood property firm is pulling back sharply from its Los Angeles studio business, cutting jobs and closing key soundstage sites. The decision comes after a period of rapid expansion during the streaming boom, when demand for production space was at an all‑time high. Now that studios and st

celebrities

The quiet power behind La La Anthony’s life choices isn’t a celebrity

April 29, 2026

La La Anthony has lived in the spotlight for years, but she just revealed the real influence in her life: her son Kiyan. At an event, she made it clear that no one—not managers, celebrities, or public figures—holds more sway over her decisions than her 19-year-old son. "He’s the only one who can tel

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

entertainment

Phoenix’s 2026 Entertainment Boom: New Wheels, Walls and Wonder

April 28, 2026

The Valley of the Sun is set to become a hub for fresh fun in 2026, with a mix of rides, restaurants and science spots that promise to change the local scene. A giant 80‑foot Ferris wheel, called the Boardwalk SkyWheel, will soon spin near Scottsdale. Riders inside its 18 air‑conditioned gondolas

sports

Patriots Linebacker Skips Ankle Surgery, Keeps the Game Going

April 28, 2026

Robert Spillane hurt his ankle early in the Patriots’ AFC title win over Denver. He tried to stay on the field, but had to leave when pain got worse. The injury could have hurt him in the Super Bowl two weeks later, so he was listed on the injury report. Yet he played against Seattle and made four t

politics

Former NIH Officer Charged Over COVID Record Missteps

April 28, 2026

A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic. The case centers on alleged attempts to hide and alter federal records from April 2020 through December 2022, including dat

opinion

San Diego’s Arts: A Call to Keep the Beat Alive

April 28, 2026

A city budget shows what a community values. In San Diego’s upcoming plan for 2026‑27, the mayor proposed cutting $11. 8 million from arts funding. That move signals to residents that the city no longer sees culture as essential. The Old Globe, a local theatre, argues otherwise. Arts generate more