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Mar 17 2026SCIENCE

Red‑Dot Riddles: What the Webb Telescope Is Seeing

The James Webb Space Telescope has turned the sky into a gallery of tiny, bright red spots that scientists call little red dots, or LRDs. These points appear in nearly every deep‑field image the telescope captures and have puzzled astronomers since Webb began its mission four years ago. Astronome

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s New Budget Mac Book Opens a Door for Students

Apple has introduced a new MacBook model that can be bought by students for just $499. This price is lower than any previous MacBook, making it easier for parents and schools to buy one. Before this, the cheapest Apple laptop started at $999, so many families could not afford a MacBook for the

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Fast‑Ship Now: Amazon Brings Hour‑Long Deliveries to U. S. Cities

Amazon has rolled out a new delivery service that can bring items to customers in as little as one hour or three hours. The move is aimed at catching up with rivals such as Instacart, DoorDash and Uber Eats that already offer quick pick‑ups. Over 90, 000 products are now eligible for the fast opt

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Broncos Grab Speedy Wide Receiver Jaylen Waddle in Bold Draft Trade

Denver’s newest move is a shocker after a quiet free‑agency start. The Broncos swapped their 2026 first‑round pick (30th overall) plus a third‑ and fourth‑round selection for Miami’s speedy receiver Jaylen Waddle, who also comes with a 2026 fourth‑round pick. Waddle, known for his blistering spee

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Street‑Smarts Sports Show

Alex Day has turned quick facts about baseball, football and more into a hit show that keeps viewers guessing. The idea started when he noticed how much people love trivia and decided to pair that with the buzz of a new platform called Whistle. Day’s journey began as a producer for the Yankees

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Sports Highlights for Wednesday March 18

College men’s basketball opens at 6:40 p. m. with a First Four clash between Prairie View A&M and Lehigh in Dayton, Ohio. Later that evening, at 7 p. m. , Navy faces Wake Forest in the NIT First Round on ESPNU. The same channel shows Dayton taking on Bradley at 9 p. m. , while a second First Four ga

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

iPhones vs iPads: What the Big Phone Can Do That the Tablet Can't

iPhones still lead Apple’s lineup, and that shows in a few practical ways. First, phones can talk. Even the newest iPads with cellular data don’t get a phone number, so they can only receive calls that the paired iPhone forwards. Without a separate number, iPads can’t sign up for apps like WhatsA

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Conspiracy Charge Faces First Amendment Challenge

Three former protest leaders say a federal conspiracy charge is wrong because it turns peaceful assembly into a crime. The case started during the Trump‑era “Midway Blitz” deportation drive. After prosecutors dropped charges against two people, the remaining four now fight a felony that could

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Mar 17 2026OPINION

Alabama’s Tough‑On‑Crime Stance: A Closer Look

Steve Marshall, the state’s attorney general, has long claimed a hard‑line approach to crime. Yet his record shows a different story. While he has spoken loudly about the scourge of criminal activity, his actions have often sidestepped real reforms. In many cases he has closed the very offices th

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Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Big Weight Loss Without Pills: A Real‑Life Story

A patient with a body mass index of 45. 8, which is considered severe obesity, began an intensive program focused on diet, exercise and behavior change. Over the course of several months, she managed to lower her BMI to 31. 7, a level that is still overweight but far closer to the healthy range. Thi

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