The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak, and researchers are racing to stop it. Within days of the World Health Organization calling for an emergency, teams had already pinpointed the most promising drugs and vaccines. They are leaning on lessons from past crises—Eb
Tuner drops in theaters this Friday, bringing a fresh twist to crime drama. The film follows Niki, a piano tuner whose keen ear turns into a secret tool for breaking safes. He teams up with Ruthie, a gifted pianist who falls for his unusual skill set. The story is directed by Daniel Roher, who also
UMC Health System has just opened a new double‑helipad on the corner of 8th Street and Texas Tech Parkway, right next to its main Lubbock hospital. The move replaces the old single helipad that will no longer be used. The new landing pad lets helicopters land side by side, speeding up the time it
The quiz this week asked readers about a mix of politics, entertainment and local news. It began with a question on former First Lady Jill Biden’s worries about President Joe Biden during an important public appearance. Another prompt brought up actor Russell Crowe, who had a heated exchange outside
The brand‑new PUBLIC West Hollywood hotel, created by famed entrepreneur Ian Schrager, will welcome guests on July 15. The property sits where the old Standard Hotel once stood at 8300 Sunset Boulevard, a location that was once the center of late‑90s Hollywood glamour. Instead of echoing past exc
Soft robots and wearable gadgets need parts that bend easily, work well, and stay strong when they get hit or stretched. Scientists have made polymers that can fix themselves after a break, but the sensors that let them sense touch or pressure often stay damaged. A new idea called “self‑healing and
When browsers started blocking third‑party cookies, marketers lost a key way to track individual users. The result was not a loss of data, but a loss of confidence in the tools that once promised clear answers. Deterministic attribution models, which claimed to pinpoint exactly what drove a sale, be
The Koger Center in Columbia invites artists from across the state to join its yearly “Koger Center Project” competition. Submissions are accepted now and will close on August 2, 2026. There is no entry fee, but each participant may submit up to ten pieces. After two rounds of juried evaluation,
People celebrate many famous birthdays on May 29. Among the stars, Danny Elfman, known for his music in films, reaches 73 and has earned four Oscar nods. Singer La Toya Jackson turns 69, remembered for a video with her brother’s hit. Actress Annette Bening is now 68, originally hailing from Topeka,
Every time a leader visits the Vatican, people wonder what to bring. Pope Leo XIV, who took office last year, has become the latest recipient of a wide range of presents. Some gifts are extravagant and symbolic; others come from hometown pride or personal hobbies. In Chicago, the mayor and a city d
