Speakers at recent college graduations keep telling students to embrace artificial intelligence like it's some magic work-saving tool. But when big names like a record executive and a tech CEO tried this advice at their speeches, the young crowds pushed back hard in a way no one expected. The moment
Memorial Day weekend usually means flip-flops, sunscreen, and long lines for water slides. But this year, Illinois’ biggest splash park had to adjust plans because spring decided to linger a little longer. Instead of opening on schedule, Raging Waves in Yorkville pushed its launch to Sunday, citing
Minneapolis is getting ready for a summer full of music, food and art. The city’s council has shared a schedule that stretches from June to August. Everyone can find something to enjoy, whether they like dancing, cooking or watching sports. The first day of the season starts on June 3 at The
This week in Aspen, there’s no shortage of fun ways to spend your evenings. On May 22, the Pitkin County Library kicks off the summer with a free party, complete with snacks and games for all ages. It’s a great way to meet others while diving into the summer reading challenge, which runs until early
The recent speech at the University of North Carolina, delivered by country singer Eric Church, has sparked a lot of talk online. People are calling it a standout moment for graduates, and the buzz is mainly because Church spoke in a way that feels fresh to young adults today. Church began his talk
A short film called “Stronger Than You Think” has caught the eye of Sox Entertainment, which will now handle its distribution. The documentary follows 26‑year‑old swimmer Ali Truwit, who stunned the world at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Less than a year after losing her lower‑left leg to a shark a
Abu Dhabi is building a huge entertainment dome on Yas Island that will cost $1. 7 billion. The structure will be a mix of concert hall, cinema and digital art space. It follows the same idea that first appeared in Las Vegas but will be the second of its kind. The dome will let visitors feel
NASA’s budget for science is about the same as it was two decades ago, even after a government push to cut spending. The agency’s new administrator focuses on human missions to the Moon and plans to replace a planned lunar space station with a surface base. He also wants a nuclear‑powered probe for
The new season is a chance to dive into books that push us beyond the ordinary. One story follows an author who grew up by a lake, faced bullying, and found his voice in ecology and poetry. He believes the planet is a living text that everyone can read if they look closely. Another book tells
Before Walmart releases its first-quarter earnings, Wall Street is buzzing with optimism. The company’s stock has climbed over 21% this year, easily beating the broader market’s 7. 7% gain. Many analysts now predict a strong quarter ahead, lifting their price targets for Walmart’s stock. But why the
