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May 24 2026SPORTS

Angel Reese finds a new home in Atlanta with big crowds and big challenges

Angel Reese got a quick lesson in how different Atlanta’s basketball arenas can feel. Five days after playing at State Farm Arena in front of 17, 000 fans, she stepped into Gateway Center Arena, a smaller 3, 500-seat venue where the crowd sits right on top of the action. The change in atmosphere was

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Spot to See a Rare Flower and Walk Among Rocks

A hidden gem in Franklin County just opened its doors to the public. Bald Knob Natural Area Preserve now welcomes visitors to explore a one-of-a-kind landscape filled with exposed rocks and a special flower found nowhere else in the world. The rocky terrain isn’t just for looks—it’s a rare habitat t

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Trading clothes and skills for fun and savings in Salem

In Salem, Oregon, a growing local movement is proving that you don’t need cash to refresh your wardrobe or learn new things. Circular Salem turns everyday swapping into community events that help families save money and cut down on waste. Started by two residents who saw a gap in how people connect

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

New Lab-Grown Chicks Spark Debate on Bringing Back Extinct Birds

A biotech team recently announced they hatched live chicks using a 3D-printed shell instead of a natural one. The experiment used fertilized eggs placed into this artificial structure, which was designed to control oxygen flow like a real eggshell. While this sounds impressive, critics argue it’s ju

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

From school bench to cosmic benchmarks: The unlikely rise of Stephen Hawking

A teenage Stephen Hawking wasn’t exactly the classroom star. In the early 1960s his father scribbled in a family journal that the boy spent more time at home than with textbooks. The father even called him lazy. What’s more surprising is that Hawking’s mom agreed—she worried her son lacked the confi

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

Do Insects Feel More Than We Think?

Crickets might seem like simple creatures that just chirp at night and get eaten by lizards. But new research suggests they could feel something closer to pain than we ever gave them credit for. Scientists tested how crickets react to small injuries, and the results are harder to ignore than a bug f

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

Breakthroughs and Doubts: Science Week Wrap-Up

A week in science brought a mix of bold claims and careful rethinking. A company working on reviving extinct species announced it successfully hatched chicken chicks using lab-made eggshells, a small step toward their bigger goals. Meanwhile, scientists launched a space mission to study Earth’s magn

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

Science Explained: When Even Experts Need a Dictionary

Science communicators often describe their jobs as constant learning. They translate complex research into words everyone can grasp. But what happens when the research itself feels like another language? That’s the daily reality for those breaking down cutting-edge science. Take plasma physics. Exp

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Roy Rogers’ legacy rolls into town with a free museum event

On June 20, the Polo Historical Museum at 113 N. Franklin Ave. opens its doors for a special afternoon dedicated to Roy Rogers, the singing cowboy who shaped Western entertainment for decades. Instead of just another small-town exhibit, this event mixes history with hands-on stories, letting visitor

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May 24 2026FINANCE

New Take on Ubisoft’s Stock Outlook

Sticking with the Sell label doesn’t mean much on its own. Kepler Capital has kept its view unchanged, saying shares aren’t worth the current price. That view isn’t rare – most experts are barely convinced. The goal here isn’t to praise or bury Ubisoft, but to see what these numbers actually suggest

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