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Mar 15 2026SCIENCE

Science Day at Willow Bend Turns Into a Treasure Hunt

Willow Bend’s annual Science Saturday has become a lively hunt for hidden relics, drawing families and curious minds to the park’s winding paths. The event opens with a brief welcome that explains how participants can search for small artifacts buried in the soil, each item linked to a story about l

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Mar 15 2026FINANCE

Tesla's Bold Moves in Energy and Robotics: What Investors Need to Know

Tesla has recently made some big moves in energy and robotics. They got a license to supply electricity in the UK. This is a big deal because it opens up new opportunities for them in Europe. They can now sell more of their energy storage and generation systems there. Tesla is also working on a hum

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Barbour’s Quiet Fight for Equality

William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program

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Feb 14 2026CRIME

Ames Creator Shines Light on Unsolved Crime's Impact

Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla Shifts Gears: Model S and X Production to End

Tesla is making a big change. They are stopping production of their Model S and X cars. These cars have been around for a while. The Model S came out in 2012, and the Model X followed in 2015. Now, Tesla wants to use the space where these cars are made to build something new: robots. Elon Musk, the

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Tesla's Brand Value Takes a Hit: What's Going Wrong?

Tesla's brand value has taken a significant hit in 2025, dropping by 36% to $27. 61 billion. This is the third year in a row that the company has seen a decline in brand value, according to Brand Finance. The drop is attributed to a mix of factors, including product stagnation, pricing pressure, and

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Jan 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Robots in Every Home? Tesla's Bold Plan for Optimus

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, recently shared some exciting news about the company's humanoid robot, Optimus. He revealed that Tesla plans to sell these robots to the public by the end of 2027. Musk believes that by then, Optimus will be reliable, safe, and capable of performing a wide range of tasks. Th

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at 89. His contributions were immense, yet he remained humble. He led the charge against smallpox, a disease now eradicated thanks to human effort. Foege's work didn't stop there. He served as the director of the Centers for Disease Cont

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at his Atlanta home. He was 89. His work was crucial in wiping out smallpox in the 1970s, a massive win for global health. Later, he led the U. S. response to the early AIDS crisis as the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Preve

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