RENE GOOD

Apr 02 2026RELIGION

A Quiet Day of Reflection

Good Friday is a solemn pause in the Christian calendar that falls two days before Easter. It marks the moment when Jesus endured trial, punishment and death on the cross, a sacrifice Christians believe brings forgiveness. The day is part of Holy Week, a time when believers remember the lead‑up to C

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Apr 02 2026WEATHER

Rain Alert for Easter Weekend

Good morning! The day starts with a light mist that lifts as the sun climbs, leaving warm temperatures in the mid‑80s for most of the day. A quick shower might appear, but chances are low and most people will stay dry. On Good Friday a gentle breeze from the west brings a better chance of rain. The

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Apr 01 2026WEATHER

Rain Is Back: Easter Weather Gets a Surprise

Good morning to everyone in Columbia and the surrounding area! The big high‑pressure system over the Atlantic is still keeping a warm, moist air flow coming from the south. This means temperatures are feeling like spring and there is a chance of showers or even a small storm this afternoon, especial

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Mar 20 2026SCIENCE

Energy Plans That Weather Every Storm

Renewable power will drive future energy, but it changes with the weather. Because wind and sun are unpredictable, planners must think ahead of time. A new method looks at many years of weather data instead of just one. It starts with a plan built from a single year, then checks that plan a

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Heartfelt Loss Sparks Call for Unity

Renee Good was a bright spark in her community, known for her love of celebration and her easy kindness. She had just finished a college degree later in life, was helping students as a substitute teacher, and shared her home with her partner Becca and their young son. On January 7th, during a tense

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Pores, Big Power: Building Better Flow Battery Membranes

Renewable energy needs a way to store power that is cheap, safe and long‑lasting. Redox flow batteries can do this because they separate the amount of power from the amount of energy stored. They also last many cycles and are inherently safe. The key to a good flow battery is its membrane. The m

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Jan 10 2026OPINION

A Mother, A Poet, A Life Cut Short

Renee Good was more than a name in a tragic news story. She was a mother, a partner, and a poet who won the Academy of American Poets Prize in 2020. Her poem, "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs, " is a mix of humor and deep thought. It shows her struggle to balance science and faith. The poem talks

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Austrian Tycoon's Legal Battles Continue

Rene Benko, a former Austrian property mogul, is not backing down. His legal team announced plans to challenge a recent court decision. The court found Benko guilty of hiding assets during a financial crisis. This is not his first legal fight. He is already appealing an earlier conviction for simila

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Apr 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Harnessing Gravity: The Future of Renewable Energy Storage

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are crucial for reducing carbon emissions. However, their unpredictable nature makes it tough to keep the power grid stable. This is where advanced energy storage systems come in. Among these, gravity energy storage systems (GESS) stand out. They are scal

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Chiefs Kicker Returns Just in Time for Big Game

Good news for the Chiefs! Their superstar kicker, Harrison Butker, is all set to make a comeback this Sunday against the Browns. Today, he's being taken off the injured reserve list, which means he's cleared to play. Butker's return is timely, as the team gets one of the NFL's best kickers back just

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