Back in 1998, a movie turned science on its head to give audiences a wild, feel-good ride. Called Armageddon, it’s the kind of film that laughs in the face of real physics. NASA gets a bunch of oil workers—tough, loud folks who know drills better than rockets—and sends them on a suicide mission. The
Every June, Sarasota turns pink and purple for Pride Month. This year, a special event called Silver Pride 2026 on June 6 will focus on LGBTQ+ seniors. The event runs from noon to 4 p. m. at Senior Friendship Centers on Brother Geenen Way. Instead of loud parades or flashing lights, this celebration
Every year, a simple drink order does more than just wake someone up. On May 27, 2026, Dunkin’ is turning iced coffee into a way to help kids facing tough times. By buying any size iced coffee or cold brew, customers support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation without extra cost. This isn’t just
Europe is sweating through heat records months ahead of summer, and scientists say this early spike is no accident. Meanwhile, a coffee chain is quietly expanding to small towns while avoiding crowded city spots where competition thrives. Out in space, our galaxy still shows scars from swallowing an
Bjorn Fratangelo grew up in Plum, Pennsylvania, a quiet suburb near Pittsburgh, where he picked up a tennis racket before most kids learn their ABCs. His father, Mario, put a racket in his hands at age three and coached him through the early years, turning their garage into a mini training spot. The
On June 6, sports fans in Minneapolis have a rare chance to enjoy two big women’s games in one afternoon—and they won’t even need a car. The Minnesota Lynx start the day at noon against the Seattle Storm, then a special shuttle will whisk fans straight to TCO Stadium for the Aurora FC Pride Match. T
Turkey’s pro‑Kurdish Democratic Unity Party (DEM) slammed a recent court decision that removed the main opposition party’s leader, labeling the police raid on the Republican People’s Party (CHP) headquarters a “disgrace to democracy. ” The raid occurred on Sunday when riot police, armed with tear
The study looks at how much it costs to run programs that try to get people in Thailand to learn about and test for HIV. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts with the money side of things. First, the researchers counted every dollar spent on materials, staff time, and trav
Alaska’s biggest electric co‑op, Chugach Electric Association, is up for a new board this month. More than 88, 000 members will decide who leads the company that supplies power to Anchorage and beyond. Four people are running for two spots, so each vote matters. The board’s decisions will guide how
The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund gave out $13, 931. 47 this spring to 11 local arts and culture groups. The money went into projects ranging from summer theater camps to art therapy for people who survived brain injuries. The fund uses a competitive spring round. A panel of judges scores each
