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Mar 26 2026WEATHER

Spring is Here: What to Expect in Knoxville

Knoxville sees its first dogwood buds and pear blossoms, signaling that spring has arrived. The season officially kicked off on March 20, bringing a hopeful shift toward warmer days after a harsh winter of ice storms and cold snaps. March temperatures swung wildly, from 26‑degree lows to 84‑de

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Mar 26 2026FINANCE

China Conch Keeps Its Positive Outlook Despite Lower Profit

Citi analysts decided to stick with a Buy rating for China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Ltd. , calling the company a solid choice for investors. They set a target price of HK$0. 80, indicating confidence in the firm’s future performance. The latest quarterly report shows a dip in earnings.

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Zinc Gets a Slick New Coat with Graphdiyne Magic

A team of researchers has found a way to put a slippery, protective layer on zinc metal. Zinc is very reactive and usually stops the chemical reaction that builds a special carbon network called graphdiyne. Because of this, only copper had been used for such coatings until now. The scientists

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

A New Twist in Indiana’s Factory Future

In South Bend, a town that once thrived on car production, the story of factories today is split. Some companies are growing fast while others face slowdowns and uncertainty. A local metal‑forming business, General Stamping & Metalworks, sees its solar work as a bright spot. Last year, the compan

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Mar 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Korean Shows Hit Disney+'s April Slate

April brings fresh drama to Disney+, starting with "Gold Land, " a Korean crime thriller debuting April 29. The story follows a woman drawn into a high-stakes heist after a pilot drags her into smuggling operations, leaving her with stolen gold and no choice but to flee home. The thriller isn’t just

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Nevada's path forward depends on smart investments now

Nevada families today face a serious squeeze between rising costs and stagnant wages. Many working households wonder if homeownership, starting a business, or saving for the future will ever be realistic options again. This struggle isn't new for Nevada—decades ago, families built the state's infras

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Mar 25 2026CRIME

Bullet In Mosque: Police Say It Was Accidental Shot

The Hillsboro police announced that they have no proof the Islamic Community Center was aimed at during a shooting that left a bullet stuck in its wall on Saturday morning. The incident happened right after Eid al‑Fitr, a time when many families visit the center for community events. The bullet ent

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

Ilia Malinin Aims for a Comeback at the World Championships

Ilia Malinin left the Milan ice rink after the Olympic gala and set his sights straight on Prague, saying he wants a “redemption” performance at the upcoming World Championships. After being the top single skater in the short program, he finished eighth overall because his free skate dropped to 1

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports: A Coach’s View on Growth, Health and Fun

In Anchorage, three veteran coaches from the city’s oldest high schools share a common belief: sports in school are more than games; they shape young people’s lives. They have spent decades on the sidelines, watching kids learn resilience, teamwork and how to handle failure. Their stories show

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Mar 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Beaming: From Star Trek Dreams to Real‑World Science

The idea of instant travel first captured our imagination on a popular TV show that used the “beam” to save money on set design. That fictional device was a machine that broke people down into energy, sent it somewhere else, and rebuilt them atom by atom. While the show’s transporter was a clever pl

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