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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dubai’s new brand entertainment firm aims to shape how brands tell stories

A Dubai-based company is stepping into a crowded market with a fresh approach. Instead of just creating ads, it wants to turn brand messages into full-fledged stories that people actually want to watch. The firm plans to work across movies, TV shows, music, and even kids’ content—helping companies b

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Skills Behind Ancient Stone Carvings

Long before smartphones and museums, early humans crafted art directly into stone walls. But something puzzles researchers: How did they do it? And what can their techniques tell us about their minds? A new study tested different ways of carving limestone, a common material in prehistoric times. Th

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

New college paths open for Illinois students

Two Illinois schools, Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College, have created a new plan to help students move between schools more easily. The agreement lets students finish their first two years at Black Hawk College and then transfer to Western Illinois University to complete their degre

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Apr 01 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Company’s Betting Blunder: How a Smart‑Money Move Backfired

P2P. me, a startup that turns stablecoins into cash, made headlines for a risky decision: betting on its own fundraising round through the prediction‑market site Polymarket. The company said it earned less than $15, 000 from the bets, but the action hurt its reputation and made investors uneasy.

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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Space Crew Set for First Moon Orbit in Decades

NASA is gearing up to send a crew of four astronauts on Artemis II, the first manned trip around the moon in over 50 years. The launch is slated for April 1, and after about eight minutes of flight the Orion capsule will leave Earth’s gravity. It will circle the planet before heading toward the moon

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Cold Weather Triggers More Heart Risks Than Heat

Recent research shows that cold temperatures pose a greater danger to heart health than hot ones. The study examined over 14 million deaths related to the heart in people older than 25 across 819 U. S. counties from 2000 to 2020. Researchers matched each death with local temperature records to

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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Chewed Up: Former Chew Stars Serve Fresh Food on New Show

Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon, who teamed up on the popular food talk show The Chew from 2011 to 2018, have joined forces again for a new project called Chewed Up. The trio’s return comes as a podcast that blends cooking tips with lifestyle chatter. The first 70 episodes are now str

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

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Mar 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Young Sherlock Becomes Prime Video’s New Top Pick

Prime Video has seen a shift at the top of its streaming charts. After eight episodes, Guy Ritchie’s crime drama has moved into first place, overtaking the superhero hit that had dominated for weeks. The change came after a controversial episode of the former champion, which fans slammed for its pac

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