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Apr 01 2026SPORTS

Panthers Hire Tech‑Savvy Leader for Business Ops

The Florida Panthers have tapped Michael White to run the business side of the team. White will manage all four venues: Amerant Bank Arena, Baptist Health IcePlex, Panthers IceDen, and War Memorial Auditorium. He joined the club after a long stint at Amazon’s self‑driving car unit, Zoox, where

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Did the Pope really expose Trump’s old IQ test on TV? A closer look at the fake news

In 2026, a strange claim popped up online: Pope Leo XIV supposedly revealed Donald Trump’s IQ test results from Wharton School on live television. The post suggested Trump had scored exceptionally high, but the timing didn’t add up. Trump graduated from Wharton in 1968, meaning he would have been tw

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Mar 30 2026LIFESTYLE

New Shops & Eats Coming to Reno’s South Mall

The south side of the city is getting a fresh mix of stores and restaurants. A popular fashion retailer just opened its first Reno outlet, taking over a former loft spot and drawing many visitors on opening day. A jewelry boutique that sells watches, bags and sunglasses will also open soon, mo

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Space Talk: Movies, Orbit Tech and the Next Moon Mission

The new film about a lone astronaut on a long‑haul space trip sparks debate about how realistic the science feels. Experts point out that while some details are imaginative, many of the challenges shown—like life support and radiation protection—mirror real research. Next up is a look at data cen

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Peter Alexander’s New Chapter After 15 Years at NBC

Peter Alexander, a long‑time fixture on NBC’s weekend “Today” show and the network’s chief White House correspondent, has decided to step away from his role. He announced the change during a Saturday morning broadcast of “Today, ” letting viewers know that he will be leaving NBC News. For the past

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Mar 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Renewable Power Isn’t the Cheap Fix It Sounds Like

The idea that wind and solar automatically lower electricity bills is a myth. A series of posts by an analyst named Steve Carson shows that while renewable plants produce power for almost no fuel cost, the grid still has to pay a lot for flexibility, backup and wiring. The article first looks at Chi

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

Why some parents skip proven newborn care

Decades ago, hospitals started giving vitamin K shots to newborns to stop dangerous bleeding. But now, more parents are saying no. In one Idaho hospital, half the babies one day didn’t get the shot. Doctors worry because this simple protection has worked for over 60 years. It’s not just vitamin K—pa

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Mar 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Hidden Gems of Cambodian Caves

The limestone caves that run across northwestern Cambodia are still a mystery. A recent field trip to the province of Battambang revealed several animals that science has never seen before. Among them are a bright turquoise pit viper, a snake that can glide through the air, new kinds of geckos, tiny

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Parents Say No to Newborn Shots: A Growing Concern

In Idaho, a pediatrician once saw half of the newborns he examined not receive the standard vitamin K injection that stops dangerous bleeding. On another day, more than a quarter were left out of the shot because their parents refused it. This pattern is spreading across the U. S. , with a 2017‑2024

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Why some parents skip simple baby protections

Hospitals across the U. S. are seeing more parents say no to basic newborn treatments once considered automatic. At one Idaho hospital, half the babies one day didn’t get a vitamin K shot that prevents dangerous bleeding – a routine shot since the 1960s. Doctors worry this trend extends beyond vacci

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