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New Week, New Shows: Pick Your Next Binge

March 4, 2026

The calendar flips to March and fresh titles arrive on Prime Video. Viewers now favor fast‑moving stories that keep the heart racing. Action and suspense are the main draws, so shows with bold plots climb to the top. One standout is “The Gray House. ” It tells a real‑life tale of women in Civil War

opinion

Pittsburgh's Hidden Black History: A Story Worth Telling

February 12, 2026

Pittsburgh has a rich Black history that many people don't know about. In the late 1700s, free Black men helped create Allegheny County. In the 1800s, Pittsburgh was a key stop on the Underground Railroad. A neighborhood called Lower Hill, then known as Arthursville, was a major hub. John B. Vashon,

sports

New Stadium Dreams for Portage and the Chicago Bears

February 11, 2026

Portage, a city in Indiana, is hoping to land a big deal by offering 300 acres of its own land for a Chicago Bears football stadium. The plan, dubbed “Halas Harbor, ” plays on the Bears’ famous headquarters in Lake Forest and aims to bring the team closer to its fan base in Northwest Indiana. The si

entertainment

A New Chapter in Gilead: The Testaments Arrives on Hulu

January 26, 2026

Get ready for a new story set in the same world as "The Handmaid's Tale. " "The Testaments" is coming to Hulu, and it's a sequel that fans have been waiting for. The first three episodes will be available on April 8, with new episodes coming out every week after that. This new series is based on a

entertainment

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at Disney California Adventure: A Fun-Filled Guide

January 26, 2026

Disney California Adventure is all set to welcome the Lunar New Year 2026 with a vibrant celebration from January 23 to February 22, 2026. The festivities kick off early, with the actual new year beginning on February 17. This year, the park is honoring the Year of the Horse with a variety of activi

sports

College Football's Mixed Feelings: Indiana's Rise and Transfer Rules

January 23, 2026

Indiana's football team has been on a roll, but it's hard not to think about the role of transfer rules in their success. Without these rules, Indiana might not have had the chance to bring in the talent that helped them climb the ranks. Meanwhile, the Associated Press is still doing its thing, rele

science

Science Meets Storytelling: Three Writers Win Big for Blending Worlds

January 22, 2026

Three writers have just won $10, 000 each for their unique ability to mix science and storytelling. The National Book Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation handed out these awards to celebrate books that make science feel as exciting as a good story. The winners are Kimberly Blaeser, Anna N

education

Science Meets Storytelling: Three Authors Win Big

January 22, 2026

Three writers have been given $10, 000 each for their unique ability to mix science and literature. The National Book Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation just announced the winners of their fifth annual Science + Literature awards. The winning books are quite different from each other. Ki

politics

Arkansas: Honoring Civil Rights History in a Polarized World

January 20, 2026

Arkansas has a rich history of civil rights, but it often struggles to fully embrace it. In 1968, Governor Winthrop Rockefeller made a bold move. He held a public memorial for Martin Luther King Jr. He was the only Southern governor to do this. This act of unity was powerful. It showed the state's c

politics

Families Torn Apart: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota

January 16, 2026

In Minnesota, lives are being disrupted as federal immigration agents intensify their operations. Over 2, 400 people have been arrested in recent weeks, many of whom are being swiftly moved to detention centers out of state or deported. Among those affected are individuals with valid visas and legal