A solo mission in space usually means one astronaut fighting against all odds. But in this upcoming film, Ryan Gosling’s character isn’t entirely alone. He teams up with an unexpected partner—a puppet alien—to save both Earth and its distant home world. Critics are buzzing about how this odd duo wor
Prime Video has hidden sci-fi films that rarely make top lists. Forget the usual big names—these lesser-known picks offer fresh twists. Some dive into alien fears or time loops, while others mess with multiverses or robotic minds. They’re not your typical sci-fi stories, but that’s what makes them w
Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b
Every time you see a slippery rock in a stream or a slimy hull on a boat, you’re looking at biofilms—thin layers of microbes stuck to surfaces. These microscopic communities don’t just stick around by accident. They produce special proteins called adhesins, especially at one end of the cell, to glue
Florida, the top seed in the South bracket, looks strong on paper because of its big frontcourt. Yet its guard play is weak, with a low shooting percentage from beyond the arc and many turnovers. A game against Houston could be tough, because the Cougars are a top‑five team and will play close to ho
James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20‑year‑old college student from Chicago, vanished while on spring break in Barcelona. The last sighting was outside a club called Shoko near Barceloneta Beach. On Thursday, Spanish police reported finding his wallet drifting in the water close to Somorrostro beach. They had
The recent claims that Cesar Chavez, a celebrated labor leader, sexually abused young girls have sparked a wave of demands to remove his name from public places. The accusations surfaced after a detailed New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez allegedly assaulted two underage girls in the
Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, just got past the first big hurdle in his journey to head the Department of Homeland Security. The Senate committee that reviews these appointments threw out a narrow 8‑to‑7 vote in his favor. All Republicans on the panel voted yes except for Rand Paul, who
The RedHawks from Miami, Ohio, ended a 27‑year drought by defeating SMU 89-79 in the tournament’s opening round. Their star, Eian Elmer, poured in 22 points and hit six of nine from beyond the arc. Brant Byers added 19, and Luke Skaljac chipped in 17 as Miami, the only team to finish their regular s
Ripple, the firm behind the digital currency XRP, has announced plans to broaden its services in Brazil. The company will offer cross‑border payments, digital asset custody, prime brokerage and treasury management in the country. It will also seek a banking licence from Brazil’s central authority, s
