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Comedy’s tough call: when humor crosses the line

April 9, 2026

A joke lands in a crowded room. Laughter fills the air—until someone realizes the punchline hit harder than expected. That’s what happened when a late-night show made a comment about a public figure’s past. The crowd laughed, but the joke reopened an old wound tied to a specific location. Comedy oft

politics

What Even Counts as a Two-Week Deadline These Days?

April 8, 2026

Has it come to this? A nuclear threat hinges on a Tuesday food tradition. Let’s be real—Taco Tuesday sounds harmless, but in this case, the backronym was anything but: “Trump Always Chickens Out. ” Suddenly, everyone’s favorite food night became a geopolitical punchline. The clock almost ran out. A

science

Why a Moon Trip Still Makes Us Go Wow

April 8, 2026

People got chills last week when astronauts swung past the moon farther than anyone has gone before. Mission Control’s simple three-word call—“Amaze. Amaze. Amaze. ”—matched the reaction of millions watching live feeds. The moon suddenly filled the window, fat and bright, while our blue marble Earth

education

School Abuse Lawsuit Faces Big Setback, Parents Still Stand Firm

April 7, 2026

A federal judge this week dismissed most of the civil claims against the Millsap Independent School District that had stemmed from a viral video showing teachers allegedly abusing special‑needs students. The decision has left parents upset, but they say the fight is far from over. The lawsuit began

entertainment

A New Magic Spot Is Turning Chicago’s Old Mansion into a Party Hub

April 7, 2026

Chicago’s famous McCormick Mansion, once home to Lawry’s Prime Rib and a quirky Scandinavian buffet, is getting a fresh makeover. A 66‑year‑old entrepreneur who made his money in health tech is pouring about $50 million into a 36, 000‑sq‑ft entertainment center called The Hand & The Eye. He wants th

environment

Community Fixers Bring Life Back to Broken Belongings

April 7, 2026

In Southern California, a quiet movement is giving old items a second chance. Volunteers at Repair Cafés spend weekends turning junk into usable treasures. A broken phone, a jammed sewing machine, even a cracked vase—nothing is too small for their attention. Among them is David Duran, a handyman who

science

Sweet Potatoes Change Color When Stressed - Here's How

April 7, 2026

Sweet potatoes aren’t just orange or white anymore. Purple varieties pack a powerful antioxidant punch thanks to anthocyanins, the pigments that give blueberries and red cabbage their deep colors. But when these plants don’t get enough phosphorus—a key nutrient—they change how they make these health

celebrities

Why Faith Fits Hard in Hollywood

April 7, 2026

Singing about belief used to be normal. Now it turns heads. Carrie Underwood grew up singing hymns every Sunday in Oklahoma, so God-talk feels natural to her. But she also knows Hollywood’s spotlight doesn’t reward quiet faith the way it rewards flashy personalities or trending sounds. When American

sports

A Simple Song Became the Heartbeat of College Basketball

April 6, 2026

David Barrett, a 31‑year‑old musician, was playing in a bar in East Lansing when an idea sparked. He watched Larry Bird on TV while sipping a drink. A waitress served him, and he thought about how to capture the excitement of Bird’s play in words. He wrote three lines on a napkin and, the next day,

sports

Baker Mayfield: A Friend, Not a Diva

April 6, 2026

Lavonte David, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker who played alongside Baker Mayfield in 2023, shares a different view of the quarterback. He says people often misjudge Mayfield’s personality and that he is actually very modest and pleasant to be around. David admits that when Mayfield fi