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May 04 2026CRIME

Two Men Injured in Port St. Lucie Vehicle Shooting

Port St. Lucie police responded to a shooting near a Walmart on Northwest St. Lucie West Boulevard late Saturday evening, finding two men with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. The victims were taken to different hospitals and are expected to recover, but their names have not yet been released. Autho

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Celebrating Half a Century of Nutrition Science on the Gold Coast

The Nutrition Society of Australia marked its 50th anniversary with a three‑day gathering at the Gold Coast Convention Centre from December 3 to 5, 2025. The event was themed “Nourishing Generations: 50 Years of the Nutrition Society of Australia, ” a nod to the organization’s long‑standing role in

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

What TED 2026 Reveals About Our Tech-Driven Future

This year’s TED conference in Vancouver showed how technology isn’t just shaping our tools—it’s quietly reshaping power itself. The talks weren’t just about flashy gadgets or futuristic ideas; they revealed how small groups of people are making big decisions that could limit or expand human freedom.

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Savannah’s Small Business Week Gets a Fresh Start

The city of Savannah is gearing up for its annual Small Business Week, which will run from May 4 to May 8. The highlight is the Mayor’s Small Business Conference on May 6, where entrepreneurs can learn from peers and city leaders. Registration is open online but will close on April 24 or sooner if s

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Apr 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

North Texas gears up for big environmental talks ahead of busy year

This April, Dallas will host a major environmental event that’s become a yearly gathering for people who care about the planet. The three-day conference, happening April 20-22 at the Hilton Anatole, isn’t just another meeting—it’s a chance for leaders from different fields to talk about how North Te

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

Teachers Gather for Fresh Ideas in Physical Education

Area educators are getting a chance to refresh their teaching toolkit next spring. A new event in Eau Claire will bring together gym teachers, health instructors, and adaptive PE specialists for a day of workshops and talks. Instead of just listening to lectures, teachers will explore hands-on topic

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Tech vs. Houston on Friday? Big 12 says it’s happening

The Big 12 isn’t backing down after Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell called out the league over a Friday night game this fall. Campbell tagged the commissioner in a social media post, unhappy about Tech playing Houston on a Friday instead of Saturday. But the league isn’t changing course. Commissio

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Big Ten’s rising dominance in college sports leaves SEC struggling to keep up

The Big Ten is no longer just another conference—it's running the show. While the SEC once ruled college football, its grip has slipped. The Big Ten has claimed the last three national football titles, and now it's planting its flag in men's basketball, too. The SEC's struggles run deeper than just

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Celebrating 90 Years of Biophysics in Brazil

The Brazilian Biophysical Society has guided the field for almost a century. Since 1936 it has linked scientists, students and institutions through workshops, meetings, and conferences. These gatherings have built a strong reputation for biophysics across Brazil and the wider Latin American region.

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Mar 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

China Pulls Out of AI Summit After U. S. Sanctions Rule

"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heate

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