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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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May 24 2026FINANCE

Hot Stocks This Week: What’s Driving Retail Investor Buzz?

This week, five stocks grabbed retail investors’ attention on X and Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets. The hype wasn’t just random—it was tied to earnings reports, AI trends, and even global politics. But behind the excitement, some stocks raised eyebrows. Nvidia stood out with a 66% jump over the past yea

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the scenes of Little Rock's summer entertainment lineup

This summer, Little Rock isn't just offering the usual mix of shows and events - it's flipping expectations with some fresh takes on familiar stories. A touring musical is putting a modern spin on Shakespeare's classic tale, asking what might have happened if Juliet didn't take her own life. Instead

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

From penniless to in-demand: How two creators said no to a big payday

Back in the 1990s, two aspiring writers, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, moved to Los Angeles with nothing but ambition and used clothes. For half a decade, they struggled just to survive, with Stone sometimes sleeping on a pile of dirty clothes because he couldn’t afford a bed. Success seemed far off,

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Pope Leo speaks out against toxic waste profits in Italy

Pope Leo recently visited Acerra, a town in southern Italy known for its history of illegal toxic waste dumping. The area, sometimes called the "Land of Fires, " has faced serious pollution for decades. Local residents have suffered health problems due to waste mismanagement. The Pope wanted to show

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