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Apr 24 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina’s top teacher teaches science—and life lessons

Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ

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Apr 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars Brings Fresh Faces

Dancing With The Stars is back for its 35th season, and the lineup already shows a mix of new excitement. Two familiar faces from other reality shows will dance on ABC’s big screen: Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. Maura first captured fans on Love Island UK in 2019. Last year she shone as a “Faith

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Healthcare Sticker Shock: Why New Drugs Cost So Much, Even with Price Talks

Drug prices have been climbing again, even after some big promises about keeping costs down. A recent Senate report dug into how companies that struck deals with the White House still hiked prices on hundreds of medications. And the numbers are shocking: new drugs often launch with price tags over $

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Roller‑Coaster: Dan Levy’s Leap from Cozy Towns to Crime Comedy

Dan Levy, best known for the beloved series that ended five years ago, once wondered if he would ever revisit that world. He even toyed with the idea of a sequel, but the loss of a key cast member made it impossible. Instead, he branched out into projects that surprised many: hosting a cooking show,

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Unexpected Moments Behind the Spotlight on Dancing With The Stars

Dancing with the Stars pros revealed that some of their celebrity partners made crude remarks during rehearsals. The discussion happened on a podcast where Artem Chigvintsev, Sharna Burgess and Peta Murgatroyd shared their experiences. One partner reportedly told a pro, “I want you to look at me lik

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

What’s in store for Colorado’s weather this week?

Dry air and strong winds are returning to southern Colorado today, putting the region under a fire risk alert from morning until evening. Gusts could hit 45 mph, while temperatures climb into the 70s or low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains. Higher areas will stay cooler, mostly in the 60s

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes of a New Comedy: How Dan Levy Moves Forward

Dan Levy, known for creating the hit show "Schitt's Creek, " is back with a fresh project called "Big Mistakes. " This time, the comedy follows an unexpected duo—a pastor and his sister, a teacher—who find themselves tangled up with organized crime after a series of missteps. Levy admits the idea ca

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Apr 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Short Thriller That Lets You Finish in One Night

Daniel Craig’s lesser‑known crime drama, released in 2005, sits comfortably as a quick binge on Prime Video. The story unfolds over three episodes that together last just over two hours, a length that makes it feel like a single feature film rather than a series. The plot is set in the icy Russian p

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

A Forensic Trailblazer’s Legacy and Controversy

Dr. Henry Lee, who first stepped into the spotlight during a 1995 trial that captured national attention, has passed away at 87. He spent more than five decades teaching and guiding students in forensic science, shaping the field through both education and practice. Lee’s name is linked to several h

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