Springfield just got a flashy new sign downtown. A once-popular pizza-and-fun spot called America’s Incredible Pizza has dropped that name and now waves a fresh flag as Incredible Food and Fun. The change signals twenty-five years of growth, moving from endless pepperoni to a full menu of rides, gam
A major classroom tool called Canvas crashed right when students needed it most—during finals week. Teachers use this system to post assignments, run exams, and share grades. When it vanished, everyone scrambled to find backups. The timing couldn’t have been worse. Behind the outage was a group cal
Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.
In Colorado, young people aren’t waiting for adults to teach them about drugs—they’re doing it themselves. Groups like Rise Above Colorado skip the boring lectures and use art, websites, and even podcasts to share real facts. Instead of warnings that don’t work, they focus on science and real-life s
Last month, federal officials hit pause on at least 18 research grants at UC Berkeley, despite a judge just months ago telling them to stop canceling grants. One of those frozen was a $1. 4-million project at the Lawrence Hall of Science that trains Ohlone youth to build mixed-reality exhibits about
Two big names in chips just dropped hints about working together closely. Intel’s boss congratulated NVIDIA’s CEO during a big graduation ceremony where NVIDIA got its shiny new doctorate in science. While celebrating, Intel also let slip that cool new gadgets are coming soon. This isn’t the first
Scientists recently tested a fresh approach to fighting depression in mice by pairing a natural compound with brain stimulation. They wanted to see if two different methods could work better together than alone. First, they stressed out mice to mimic human depression. Then, they split the animals in
A Minnesota charity that once pulled in millions from government contracts collapsed after its leaders allegedly used donations to live like millionaires. Instead of helping the community, they spent over $6. 5 million on personal luxuries—like high-end cars, vacations, and even a private liquor sto
Weather experts in Northeast Ohio have issued frost alerts for Monday night as unusually chilly conditions take hold. Unlike typical mid-May weather, this cold front isn’t playing by the usual rules. A dry but sharp temperature drop is expected, with clear skies Monday night allowing thermometers to
Chicago wakes up to a pleasant Sunday, thanks to mostly bright skies and a gentle breeze keeping things fresh by the lake. Clouds may drift in later, but temperatures will stay mild. Most spots outside the lakeside zone should reach the mid-60s, making Mother’s Day nice for outdoor plans. Monday ke
