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Seeking $700 million for AI-driven science bets

March 18, 2026

A fresh-faced VC team, all under forty when they launched last year, is now knocking on doors for cash again. Their goal? To pull together close to three-quarters of a billion dollars for investments where artificial intelligence meets hard science. None of the three partners will go on record, and

science

Mystery Boom Over Cleveland Likely Linked to a Falling Meteor

March 18, 2026

A loud explosion-like noise startled people in Cleveland and nearby states one evening. Many wondered if it was an accident or something else. Reports came in from as far as New York and Pennsylvania, describing windows rattling and walls shaking. Some residents thought an explosion had gone off nea

science

Bright Sky Flash Shakes Ohio and Pennsylvania

March 17, 2026

A bright streak across the morning sky startled people in Western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio. The light, described by locals as a “daylight fireball, ” appeared at about 9 a. m. and was followed by a loud boom that made buildings vibrate. Scientists confirmed the event was caused by a small ast

technology

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Starlink Launch

March 17, 2026

The day began early in Florida, where a Falcon 9 rocket was set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, called Starlink 10‑46, carried 29 new satellites that will join the growing network of low‑Earth orbit internet nodes. Launch time was fixed for 9:27 a. m. , and the c

politics

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Under Scrutiny

March 17, 2026

The United Farm Workers has decided to stop all planned events honoring its founder, Cesar Chavez, after receiving what it calls “troubling allegations. ” The union did not specify the claims but described them as serious enough to warrant action. A number of celebrations across the country have alr

entertainment

A New Space Adventure: How Fear Turned Into a Film Plan

March 17, 2026

The plan to turn Andy Weir’s book into a movie made the writer, Drew Goddard, feel uneasy. He was worried that the story would be too big and complex for a film, especially compared to the earlier adaptation of The Martian. Goddard feared he might disappoint Weir and that audiences would not enjo

weather

Sky Fireball Sends Ohio Residents into a Buzz

March 17, 2026

A sharp crash echoed across northern Ohio around eight in the morning, sparking a wave of curious chatter online. Many people swore they heard an enormous boom that seemed to travel miles from the source, prompting a flurry of reports across several states. The National Weather Service confirmed tha

science

Red‑Dot Riddles: What the Webb Telescope Is Seeing

March 17, 2026

The James Webb Space Telescope has turned the sky into a gallery of tiny, bright red spots that scientists call little red dots, or LRDs. These points appear in nearly every deep‑field image the telescope captures and have puzzled astronomers since Webb began its mission four years ago. Astronome

sports

Broncos Grab Speedy Wide Receiver Jaylen Waddle in Bold Draft Trade

March 17, 2026

Denver’s newest move is a shocker after a quiet free‑agency start. The Broncos swapped their 2026 first‑round pick (30th overall) plus a third‑ and fourth‑round selection for Miami’s speedy receiver Jaylen Waddle, who also comes with a 2026 fourth‑round pick. Waddle, known for his blistering spee

sports

Street‑Smarts Sports Show

March 17, 2026

Alex Day has turned quick facts about baseball, football and more into a hit show that keeps viewers guessing. The idea started when he noticed how much people love trivia and decided to pair that with the buzz of a new platform called Whistle. Day’s journey began as a producer for the Yankees