A physicist who blends science and poetry has just dropped a fresh book that flips the script on how we think about space and time. The new release skips the usual heavy math explanations and instead cruises through the cosmos using rhythm, words, and personal reflection. Early readers noticed how t
A poem starts with the idea that love can appear suddenly, without warning or plan. It compares this feeling to a simple line of sight, like the clear edge of a window that shows a horizon. Another poem paints a picture in a city park where someone writes “Can we change? ” on a metal gate. The re
The federal district court in Washington recently overturned subpoenas issued by the former Trump administration to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Judge James Boasberg decided that the subpoenas were not just a procedural nuisance; they were an attempt to influence Powell’s policy decisions
The evening in Iowa City felt like a quiet storm. William O’Neal II, a poet working on his latest manuscript, chose the Dublin Underground bar as a makeshift studio. The place was tucked away yet full of history, its walls lined with old liquor bottles that whispered stories. He liked the space b
Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, played a big part in pushing for the Trump administration to subpoena the Federal Reserve. This move has stirred up quite a bit of tension, especially as President Trump is getting ready to pick a new leader for the Fed. Some of Trump's su
Renee Good was more than a name in a tragic news story. She was a mother, a partner, and a poet who won the Academy of American Poets Prize in 2020. Her poem, "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs, " is a mix of humor and deep thought. It shows her struggle to balance science and faith. The poem talks
In 2025, people enjoyed a mix of old and new. They read poems that painted pictures with words. One poem talked about leaving behind small things, like silk from milkweed and spirit-papers. Another asked a moth for more light. There was also a poem about a city by the bay, loved by a poet who enjoye
This weekend, there's a lot going on in town. If you love music, you won't want to miss Mile High Soul Collective. They play all kinds of music, and it's a great way to get your feet moving. The show starts at 7:30 p. m. on Friday at Nissi's in Lafayette. Tickets are $20-$25. If you're into theater
Christmas is a time of joy, but it's also a time of reflection. It's a time to think about the past and the present. It's a time to think about the good and the bad. It's a time to think about love and hate. The holiday season is a time of giving and receiving. It's a time of family and friends. It
House Democrats have shared another set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. These photos were given to Congress but lack context or details. The latest batch includes about 70 images. Some show famous men with Epstein, like Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky. Others show women's passports with all per
