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Second Theft Shocks Family of Sacramento Murder Victim

July 25, 2026

A mother in Sacramento is facing new pain after her son’s car was stolen twice within a week. The vehicle, a white SUV that once carried his ashes in a necklace, was taken first after the initial police case was closed. The suspect, Parris Lee‑McCall, was caught driving it but the charges were dropp

entertainment

HBO Show Wins Fun Points but Loses on History

July 24, 2026

The series is often praised for its wild mix of science‑fiction and cowboy vibes. It takes viewers to a playground that looks like the Old West, where rich guests can act out any outlaw dream they want. The show’s creators love the look and feel of that era, but they are not aiming to be a textbook

health

Recreational VR Helps Calm Stress in a Psychiatric Ward

July 24, 2026

In a psychiatric intensive care unit, researchers tested whether playing virtual reality games could ease patients’ stress. They mixed interviews with data to see how well the idea worked and what people thought about it. First, they asked both patients and staff to share their experiences. Many pa

health

Helping Neurodivergent Kids Stay Safe

July 24, 2026

Neurodivergent children, such as those with ADHD or autism, face higher risks of depression and suicide. A new five‑year program will use $5 million to study how best to protect them. The project partners with a suicide‑prevention foundation and a nonprofit founded after the death of a 19‑year‑old b

science

Three‑Dimensional Models Give New Life to Thyroid Cancer Research

July 24, 2026

Researchers are turning away from flat cell dishes and mice to build more realistic thyroid cancer models. These new three‑dimensional (3D) systems mimic how tumors grow inside the body, including their shape, surrounding tissues and hormone‑producing abilities. Spheroids are small clumps of c

technology

Helium‑3: A New Earth‑First Way to Power the Future

July 21, 2026

A Seattle company has built a device that can pull nearly pure helium‑3 from the regular helium used around the world. The system, called “Cold Capture, ” plugs into existing helium‑liquefying plants and uses extreme cold to separate the two kinds of helium. The goal is two‑fold: solve today’s scarc

politics

Trump Calls Climate Guide “Fraud” in Judges Manual

July 21, 2026

President Trump took to Truth Social after watching the World Cup final, criticizing a 1, 700‑page manual that teaches federal judges about science. The guide, produced by the Federal Judicial Center and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, contains a chapter on climate chan

technology

AI Startup CuspAI Secures $450M to Speed Up Material Discovery

July 21, 2026

CuspAI Ltd. , a UK‑based firm that applies artificial intelligence to find new materials, has attracted $450 million in fresh capital. The investment places the company at a valuation of $2. 6 billion and includes backing from major venture houses such as Kleiner Perkins, NEA, and Bezos Expeditions.

lifestyle

Fragrance Finds: Celebrity‑Inspired Perfume Sets at Nordstrom’s Sale

July 21, 2026

Nordstrom’s big anniversary sale is open to everyone, and it’s a good chance to grab perfume bundles that top stars love. The shop offers special sets from brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford, Byredo and Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Each bundle is priced to move fast, so shoppers should act quickly if

celebrities

Celebrities and the Cost of Being Out Of Touch

July 21, 2026

A few years back a host talked about her lockdown as if she were behind bars. Viewers said the comparison ignored people who died in prisons because of Covid and called it tone‑deaf. In the same period a reality star celebrated her birthday on a private island and called it “humbling. ” Fans felt