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Jun 04 2026SCIENCE

Maven’s Mission to Mars: What Happened to the Spacecraft?

NASA’s Maven, a spacecraft studying Mars, stopped responding six months ago. Mission teams lost contact in December after Maven passed behind Mars and never came back online. Engineers figured out the problem: Maven spun too fast, disrupting its orbit and draining its batteries. Without power, the s

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Jun 04 2026OPINION

College sports needs real change, not just more government help

The big sports leagues aren’t happy with a new Senate bill meant to "fix" college sports. The bill, called the Protect College Sports Act, tries to help the NCAA and its members with problems they created themselves. For years, these schools worked together to make rules that kept players from getti

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Jun 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big Knicks Fans Share Their Love and Superstitions

The New York Knicks have captured the hearts of many celebrities, who now reveal how they keep faith in their team. Some are superstitious about game days; others have personal moments that define their fandom. Tracy Morgan talks about the unforgettable Game 1 playoff clash against Cleveland, calli

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

Plano scores big with Dallas Stars arena plan

The Dallas Stars hockey team is switching up their game plan by eyeing a new home in Plano, Texas. Instead of staying downtown, the team wants to build a massive entertainment hub near The Shops at Willow Bend, a spot already popular for shopping and dining. The project could cost around $1 billion

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

A. J. Brown leaves Eagles: teammates balance emotions and business realities

The Eagles wrapped up another practice with little time for nostalgia. Just days after A. J. Brown was sent to New England, teammates reflected on two years of shared wins, tight practices, and the unspoken rule that football runs on more than just emotion. The trade felt like a page turn for a team

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Two Big NFL Name Changes You Might Have Missed

The New York Giants aren't just shaking up their roster for next season—they're also bringing back a familiar face. Odell Beckham Jr. , a star wide receiver from their past, will return to the team after testing the waters with a recent workout. Beckham first joined the Giants back in 2014 when he w

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Rams get Myles Garrett in a big trade while Browns build for the future

The Los Angeles Rams made a bold move by trading for star defensive end Myles Garrett, sending shockwaves through the NFL. In return, Cleveland gets young edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third-round choice. The trade looks even bigger when you cons

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

When skull repairs fail: what happens when medical implants move or break?

Fixing a hole in the skull after an injury or stroke is usually straightforward, but sometimes things go wrong. Most problems come from infections or mismatched parts. Yet sometimes, the material itself moves out of place or even cracks under pressure. This is rare but serious. Most surgical repairs

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How New Faces Are Shaking Up the SNL Scene

The world of Saturday Night Live isn’t just about quick jokes and funny faces. Behind the scenes, it’s a marathon of late nights and endless rehearsals. Most performers say the show chews people up and spits them out. But Ashley Padilla sees it differently. She believes the real magic happens when t

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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

New NCAA Rules Could Block LSU's International Basketball Recruits

LSU basketball coach Will Wade made a bold move last season by focusing on international talent, landing four top prospects from abroad. But a new proposal in Congress called the Protect College Sports Act threatens to wipe out those plans before they even begin. The act introduces two big changes t

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