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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Space Adventure: How Fear Turned Into a Film Plan

The plan to turn Andy Weir’s book into a movie made the writer, Drew Goddard, feel uneasy. He was worried that the story would be too big and complex for a film, especially compared to the earlier adaptation of The Martian. Goddard feared he might disappoint Weir and that audiences would not enjo

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Mar 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Buffy’s New Show Fizzles: One Executive Says It All

The buzz about a new Buffy series died out fast, leaving fans and the cast stunned. Sarah Michelle Gellar shared her side on Instagram and in a recent interview, saying the decision came from a single person at Hulu. She was surprised to hear the call while her film “Ready or Not 2” opened at

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Mar 17 2026WEATHER

Sky Fireball Sends Ohio Residents into a Buzz

A sharp crash echoed across northern Ohio around eight in the morning, sparking a wave of curious chatter online. Many people swore they heard an enormous boom that seemed to travel miles from the source, prompting a flurry of reports across several states. The National Weather Service confirmed tha

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s New Budget Mac Book Opens a Door for Students

Apple has introduced a new MacBook model that can be bought by students for just $499. This price is lower than any previous MacBook, making it easier for parents and schools to buy one. Before this, the cheapest Apple laptop started at $999, so many families could not afford a MacBook for the

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

The New XPS 16: Slim, Fast and Still a Top Pick

Dell has bounced back from almost dropping its XPS line, and the 2026 model shows why the brand still matters. The new laptop drops almost a pound from its predecessor, weighing just 3. 65 pounds for the standard build and 3. 85 for the heavier LCD version. That makes it lighter than a typical 16‑in

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

iPhones vs iPads: What the Big Phone Can Do That the Tablet Can't

iPhones still lead Apple’s lineup, and that shows in a few practical ways. First, phones can talk. Even the newest iPads with cellular data don’t get a phone number, so they can only receive calls that the paired iPhone forwards. Without a separate number, iPads can’t sign up for apps like WhatsA

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Mar 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Palm Trees at EPCOT Slowly Sprout Back After Freezing

A sudden cold wave hit Orlando a month and a half ago, and it left the park’s green life looking almost skeletal. At EPCOT, the towering palms that frame Spaceship Earth had shed most of their leaves, standing there like bare poles. In the weeks that followed, those palms began to coax new fronds fr

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Sci‑Fi Hits Arrive on Apple TV

Apple TV’s lineup for the coming summer looks set to thrill fans of space and speculative stories. The platform has steadily built a reputation for delivering solid science‑fiction, adding new titles each year and keeping many beloved series alive. While a few shows have faded after their first seas

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Spain's King Faces the Shadows of History

For the first time, Spain’s royal family has openly talked about the country’s colonial past. During a recent visit to Madrid’s archaeology museum, King Felipe VI admitted that colonial laws often failed to protect Indigenous people. He pointed out that forced labor, stolen land, and violence were r

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

New AirPods Max 2: Bigger Beats, Smarter Features

Apple has rolled out a fresh pair of over‑the‑ear headphones that build on the original AirPods Max. The biggest change is a new H2 chip, which makes noise cancelling stronger and lets the earbuds react automatically to what’s around you. The design stays familiar: silver, black and other colors,

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