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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Designing Identity: The World of Paul Tazewell's Costumes

Paul Tazewell's costumes are more than just fabric and thread; they tell stories. His designs for "Wicked" and "Hamilton" are now on display at the Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibition, "Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell, " showcases his work from movies and musicals like "

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Jan 28 2026SCIENCE

Boulder's NCAR: What's Next?

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is shaking things up. They want to change how the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder operates. This has caught the attention of U. S. Rep. Joe Neguse. He's asking everyone in Boulder and Colorado to speak up. They should send comments to

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Jan 28 2026CRYPTO

A Crypto Heist Leads to a Shady Coin Launch

A wallet tied to a suspected crypto heist from U. S. government funds recently launched a memecoin on the Solana blockchain. The coin, named John Daghita (LICK), quickly lost almost all its value, dropping by about 97% in just one day. At its peak, the coin's market value hit around $915, 000 before

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Jan 28 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Ads Under Fire: What's the Real Deal?

In a surprising move, the UK's advertising regulator has put a stop to Coinbase's recent crypto ads. The watchdog found these ads misleading, suggesting that cryptocurrency could fix serious financial problems. This decision came after complaints about four ads that aired last August, including a vi

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Jan 28 2026CRIME

Virtual Gold in Games: A Big Win for Players

In a surprising turn of events, a UK court has declared that virtual gold in the popular game Old School RuneScape is considered real property. This decision came about due to a theft case involving a former employee of the game's developer, Jagex. The employee, Andrew Lakeman, is accused of stealin

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Grammy Awards 2026: What's Changing and Who's Making History?

The Grammy Awards are back, and this time, they're bringing some big changes. The 68th annual event will air live from Los Angeles, promising a mix of new and familiar elements. The executive producers are back, but they're planning a show that's different from last year's, which was heavily influen

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Jan 28 2026EDUCATION

School Smells and Calendar Shifts: What's Up in Stonington?

At a recent meeting, the Stonington Board of Education had a lot on their plate. They approved the school calendar for 2026-27, but that wasn't the only thing they talked about. There were some serious concerns about the West Vine Street School, especially about bad smells that have been bothering p

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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

Tobacco Ads on Instagram: A Loophole for Young Eyes

Tobacco companies are finding clever ways to bypass Instagram's rules meant to keep their ads away from young people. A recent study found that underage users could easily access tobacco-related content almost half the time. This is a big deal because Instagram is supposed to block these posts from

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Jan 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Rhode Island's Blueprint for AI Growth

Rhode Island is making big moves to become a leader in artificial intelligence. A special group has come up with a plan to help the state use AI in important areas like education, healthcare, and defense. The goal is to train people to work with AI and make sure the state is ready for the future. T

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Jan 28 2026EDUCATION

A New Way to Pay for School: What You Need to Know

The U. S. government has just started a new program to help kids go to better schools. This program is called the education freedom tax credit. It lets people give money to special accounts that help families pay for different kinds of schools. These schools can be private, religious, charter, or ev

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