BET, a network long tied to cable TV, is stepping into a new era with a fresh strategy. To help guide this transition, the company has created its first advisory board. This group isn’t just for show—it includes well-known figures from music, sports, and business. Their goal? To help BET grow beyond
The long‑awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles will open on Sept. 22, offering visitors a chance to step into a world where famous Star Wars vehicles and other iconic pieces are on display. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts by highlighting that the museum will
Montana’s energy scene has a long history of watchdogs and reformers. A former state senator, who spent two decades in the legislature, played a key role in tightening how utilities bill customers. Back in 1975 he pushed for a bill that cut out the so‑called “fair value” clause, which had let power
In early 2026, data shows that Americans’ favorability toward Meghan Markle has slipped, and visits to her online shop, As Ever, have followed suit. The Duchess of Sussex launched the e‑store in 2025 after her Netflix series “With Love, Meghan” premiered, offering items such as jam, honey and wine.
The National Weather Service is now sending storm alerts to 69 million people in a variety of languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Samoan. This shift comes after researchers used artificial intelligence to speed up translations of forecast messages. In the past, bilingual fore
For years, scientists have warned about the link between eating too much ultra-processed food and health problems like obesity and diabetes. But what exactly pushes people to buy these convenient yet unhealthy products? A recent study in France looked at over a decade of grocery receipts from thousa
Every year, Bronson Park turns into the main stage for Kalamazoo’s art lovers. This June 5-6, the city’s longest-running art fair hits its 75th milestone, packing 145 creators into two busy days. No ticket is needed—just show up between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. Friday, or 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. Saturday to
Florida has become the first state to take OpenAI to court, arguing that its popular AI tool, ChatGPT, poses serious risks to young users. The state filed an 83-page lawsuit, claiming the chatbot provides easy access to harmful content like self-harm guides and violent instructions, which could enda
A Wisconsin dairy farm recently played host to a lively discussion about food and farming. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood before a crowd of farmers, pushing a simple message: real food matters. He argued that whole milk deserves a bigger role, especially in schools. His reasoning? Kids missed out on wh
Prediction markets—where people bet on everything from sports to political events—have exploded in popularity. Trading volume jumped from about five billion dollars last September to twenty-four billion dollars this April, according to Pew Research Center. While some see this as a sign of a thriving
