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Apr 04 2026EDUCATION

New President Search Reaches Final Stage at University of Montana

The search for the next president of the University of Montana has narrowed down to one finalist, Jeremiah Shinn. He currently serves as interim president at Boise State University and will visit Missoula on April 6 and 7. During his trip, Shinn is set to meet with faculty, staff, students, and c

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Sticky Sponge That Works Even When Blood Won’t Clot

Scientists have created a new type of sponge that sticks strongly to wet tissue and stops bleeding even when patients take blood‑thinning drugs. The trick is coating one side of a gelatin sponge with a special polymer called PANS, which contains NHS ester groups. These groups form strong bonds—bo

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Apr 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI’s New Podcast Move: A Smart PR Play

OpenAI recently bought the popular tech talk show TBPN, a move that surprised many in media and tech circles. The purchase is part of a long tradition where big companies buy content to shape conversations about their products. For example, RCA created NBC in the 1920s to sell radios, and Microsoft

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Tencent Music Beats the Crowd but Faces a New Rival

The biggest name in Chinese music streaming is still leading the pack, pulling in around 528 million monthly users and earning a full billion dollars from its services last quarter. Its main rival, NetEase, made only about 282 million dollars in the same period, showing how far ahead Tencent Music s

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

New Food and Fun Spots Coming to Biddeford

Biddeford is getting a mix of new restaurants and entertainment venues. A fast‑food chain that sells chicken sandwiches will replace an old Italian restaurant on a downtown lot. The site, once home to Olive Garden, was torn down last year and is ready for a fresh building. Chick‑fil‑A has already re

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Apr 04 2026CRIME

Bullet Test Says Nothing New About Charlie Kirk’s Murder

A recent court filing in Utah has sparked headlines that a ballistics test “clears” the suspect, Tyler Robinson, in Charlie Kirk’s death. The filing notes that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not link a bullet fragment found in Kirk’s body to the rifle alleged to belong

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Trump Highlights Faith Surge on Good Friday

President Donald Trump shared a video from the White House on Good Friday, praising the Christian holiday and claiming that faith is making a comeback in America. He spoke from the Resolute Desk, saying that religion and belief in God are essential for a strong nation. Trump pointed out what he sees

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Lightweight Showdown: Two Fighters, One Unification Dream

Caroline Dubois, the WBC lightweight champ, is set to face Terri Harper, who holds the WBO title. The match will take place on Jake Paul’s MVP debut card in Kensington, a venue that already feels charged with anticipation. Both fighters are looking to move up: Dubois aims for a unification, while Ha

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Steelers Eye Big Tackle Move in Draft Mocks

The Steelers are looking to fill a key spot on their offensive line, and mock drafts are pointing that way. Analysts from ESPN, CBS Sports, and NFL. com all suggest the team will use their 21st pick to grab a new tackle. The most common choice is Kadyn Proctor from Alabama, a big 6‑foot‑7 guard who

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Apr 04 2026EDUCATION

Teaching Forensic Science with Care

Forensic science classes often cover tough subjects like violence and victim stories. Students can feel shaken, and teachers may not know how to keep everyone safe. Researchers looked at books on trauma care, psychology and criminal law, plus their own classroom notes. They found that stude

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