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Apr 17 2026EDUCATION

A New Home for Endeavour: What’s Next for the Iconic Shuttle?

After four years of work, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is finally built, giving the Space Shuttle Endeavour a permanent spot to call home. But don’t rush to see it just yet—the center still has months of work ahead before opening its doors. The big focus now is filling the space with histo

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Apr 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Student Ideas Could Shape Colorado’s Green Future

Every year, Colorado Mountain College gives its students a big stage to showcase their work on sustainability. This year, their free online conference on April 24 will run from 9 AM to noon, focusing on how local research can help mountain communities tackle environmental challenges. The event isn’t

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Planning for DeKalb's train connection: what you need to know

The city of DeKalb is taking another step toward bringing train service to its residents. Instead of just talking about it for years, leaders finally agreed to hire a company that will study whether a commuter rail system makes sense. The plan involves checking safety, environmental effects, and how

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Apr 17 2026CRIME

From Glitter to Handcuffs: A Brazilian Influencer’s Fall from Glamour to Crime

In Brazil, a woman known for her flashy social media posts and fashion store found herself in serious trouble this week. Sara Monteiro, who once called herself the "Miss Uberlandia 2025, " was arrested during a major drug bust operation in Sao Paulo. Authorities say she used money from drug traffick

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Moldova and Transdniestria Still at Odds Over Future Plans

Moldova and its breakaway region Transdniestria failed to make progress during recent talks, leaving their long-standing dispute unresolved. The meeting took place in Tiraspol, the main city of Transdniestria, which declared independence from Moldova in 1991 but remains unrecognized worldwide. Both

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

First Capitol Meeting in Half a Year Focuses on Health Budget Cuts

A top health official recently faced tough questions from lawmakers over planned budget reductions that could impact millions. The official, speaking at a Capitol hearing, pushed back on claims about specific policies targeting certain communities. Critics argued that proposed changes might affect v

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Apr 17 2026SCIENCE

China’s Space Team Extends Their Stay Beyond the Stars

China’s latest space team has decided to spend a little more time floating around in space than originally planned. The three astronauts, who took off from a launch site in China’s Gobi Desert last fall, were supposed to come back in April after six months. Now, they’ll stay up there for another mon

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Apr 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Clean is Clean Enough? Bacteria and Our Rivers

Nothing we flush ever really disappears. Most of it ends up in a treatment plant where armies of bacteria quietly get to work, breaking down what we send down the pipes. In cities with advanced systems like the A2O process, wastewater passes through three stages—first without oxygen, then with limit

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Apr 16 2026CRIME

Tech Leader Denies Abuse Claims as Family Feud Escalates

A high-profile tech executive now faces serious allegations from his own sister, spanning nearly a decade of abuse starting when she was just three years old. The accusations paint a disturbing picture of repeated harm within the family home, with the most recent incidents allegedly occurring when t

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

How Jackie Robinson’s Number 42 Became a Symbol of Change

April 15 isn’t just another date on the sports calendar. It’s the day Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field in 1947 and changed baseball forever. More than seven decades later, his impact still echoes across the sport. This year, Major League Baseball teams are honoring that legacy in a big way—eve

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