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Why Old-School Software Might Beat New AI Hype

April 3, 2026

The idea that new AI startups will crush every company that isn’t built for AI misses a simple truth: many old software firms already have what AI needs most. Customers trust them, their teams know their systems inside out, and they can upgrade without starting from zero. That’s not just survival—it

science

Time Travel Without Moving: How Project Hail Mary Plays With Time

April 3, 2026

Ryland Grace returns from a trip to Tau Ceti after aging only four years, while Earth waits 14. This gap isn’t just storytelling—it’s basic physics. Moving close to light speed slows your personal clock, a concept called time dilation. Grace’s ship accelerates constantly, so his clock keeps ticking

entertainment

A New Villain in the Wild West

April 2, 2026

Titus Welliver, best known for playing gritty detectives, has surprised fans by stepping into a new role as a ruthless mob boss in AMC’s newest season of Dark Winds. The actor leaves his familiar crime‑fighter image to portray Dominic McNair, a criminal mastermind who runs his operations from ins

politics

Voices, Power, and the Price of Silence

April 2, 2026

Some people say you shouldn’t mix politics with fun things like music or puzzles. But history shows that when famous faces speak up, they often light a path through dark times. Think of Billie Holiday, whose song about injustice became a weapon against oppression. Even though she was dying, authorit

politics

Why Iran's Leader Wants Americans to Rethink the Conflict

April 2, 2026

Iran’s new president just took a bold step by writing directly to everyday Americans. His message? Stop believing everything you hear about Iran. In a post on a popular social media site, he argued that powerful governments often create enemies to push their own agendas. Instead of seeing Iran as a

sports

Bulls Cut Jaden Ivey After Controversial Livestream

March 31, 2026

Jaden Ivey’s stint with the Chicago Bulls ended abruptly when the team released him on Monday, citing “conduct detrimental to the team. ” The move followed a recent Instagram livestream in which Ivey criticized the NBA’s Pride Month celebrations and made sharp remarks about religion, calling Catholi

entertainment

New Books to Pick Up This Year

March 29, 2026

A fresh batch of novels is ready for readers who love adventure, romance and mystery. The list mixes memoirs, thrillers and family dramas to keep anyone’s interest alive. A novel lets you step into a different life or learn something new, and 2026 offers a range of options. Some books are b

technology

Tesla’s Hidden Power Play

March 29, 2026

Tesla is often painted as just a car maker, but the truth runs deeper. The company is quietly competing with tech giants such as Google, Apple and Microsoft in areas that shape tomorrow’s world. While those firms chase virtual AI, Tesla is building real‑world intelligence by driving millions of mile

politics

When Politics Turns into Legal Showdowns

March 29, 2026

Bill Pulte, who runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is busy trying to bring legal trouble on New York Attorney General Tish James. The aim? To accuse her of mortgage fraud over a house in Virginia that she bought for a relative. James won a lawsuit against Donald Trump in New York, and Pulte wa

opinion

Rebuilding Honesty: Why Freedom Helps Us Face Past Wrongs

March 29, 2026

A German thinker named Juergen Habermas recently passed away, and his life sparked a debate about how societies deal with their dark histories. His work focused on Germany’s responsibility for the Holocaust and its struggle to confront that past. He warned about rising far‑right movements in Euro