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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Smart Way to Upgrade Your Old TV Without Breaking the Bank

Many people don’t think twice about their old TVs until they notice apps loading slowly or streaming stuttering. A new TV can be expensive, but a small device like the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus might be a smarter fix. It plugs into any TV and instantly improves picture quality and speed. Right now, it’s

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May 20 2026CRIME

A Monkey, Two Men and a Wild Zoo Day

In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Cold Case of the Arctic: How This Sci-Fi Horror Show Stands Out

Few things grip viewers like a good horror show. Over the years, many have tried blending science fiction with terror, mixing viruses, monsters, and dark labs. Some pull it off well. Others follow the same old paths—survivors in a broken world, someone turning into a monster, or endless chases throu

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May 17 2026SPORTS

ASU Teams Set for Big 12 Playoff Push

Arizona State’s athletes are stepping onto the postseason stage this week, with a mix of golf and baseball events that could bring national recognition. The Sun Devils’ men’s and women’s golf squads have already secured spots in the NCAA tournaments, while the baseball team is aiming to break into t

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Zombies in 2026: Why Smart Crowds Might Be the Scariest Ones

A tower in 2026 isn’t just a place to live—it’s a pressure cooker. A new film traps its characters in a high-rise where a tech event spirals into chaos. The twist? These aren’t slow-moving corpses. They move fast, think together, and feel eerily human. The real horror isn’t the walking dead—it’s how

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Who should run Arizona’s schools? The fight over vouchers, spending, and who can manage public money

Arizona’s superintendent race is heating up between two Republicans locked in a public battle over school money. At the center is a voucher program meant to help families pay for private education. An audit last spring found the program’s overseer couldn’t track over half a billion dollars spent in

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Quest for a Seamless Curved Phone

Apple is pushing its partners to create a new kind of OLED panel that bends on all four sides for a 2028 iPhone. The company wants a screen that rolls around the edges without the jagged look seen in today’s curved phones. To achieve this, Apple is asking Samsung and LG to produce a special ca

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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Plans for a vacant site: balancing progress and concerns

Churchill’s empty Westinghouse site has been a blank canvas for decades, ever since the tech company downsized there in the late '90s. Now, plans are in motion to turn the 150-acre property into a busy hub of homes, shops, and services. Developers want to add everything from daycare centers to gas s

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Amazon's Big Moves: Superyacht and Football Team on the Block

Jeff Bezos might be cutting back on one of his toys. His massive yacht, Koru, reportedly hit the market for over half a billion dollars. This 417-foot vessel needs a support crew and costs millions just to keep running. Its sheer size even caused headaches in the past, like when engineers nearly had

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: How TV Shows Handle Sex Scenes Today

Many modern TV shows include steamy scenes, but filming them isn’t as glamorous as it might seem. The cast of an upcoming Amazon Prime series revealed that actors often feel awkward during these moments, even if the scenes look passionate on screen. Instead of pretending it’s fun, they focused on ma

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