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Mar 15 2026SCIENCE

Science Day at Willow Bend Turns Into a Treasure Hunt

Willow Bend’s annual Science Saturday has become a lively hunt for hidden relics, drawing families and curious minds to the park’s winding paths. The event opens with a brief welcome that explains how participants can search for small artifacts buried in the soil, each item linked to a story about l

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sony Gains Full Control of Peanuts

Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment have secured an 80‑percent stake in the Peanuts franchise, paying $460 million to acquire the remaining shares from WildBrain. Sony Music Japan already owned 39 percent since 2018, so this deal adds another 41 percent and brings the belo

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Barbour’s Quiet Fight for Equality

William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program

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Feb 14 2026CRIME

Ames Creator Shines Light on Unsolved Crime's Impact

Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t

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Feb 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Earbuds Face-Off: Sony, Bose, and Apple Go Head-to-Head

Sony's new WF-1000XM6 earbuds have shaken up the high-end earbud market. These earbuds boast better sound, noise cancellation, and battery life than their predecessors. But how do they stack up against the big names like Bose and Apple? First, let's talk money. Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds cost $330.

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Exciting Games and Surprises Await at the PlayStation Event

Sony’s upcoming State of Play will run for more than an hour on Thursday, February 12. It promises to showcase a mix of new visuals and gameplay from both independent creators and the company’s own studios. The schedule seems to lean heavily on upcoming releases for the PS5, with a handful of titles

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at 89. His contributions were immense, yet he remained humble. He led the charge against smallpox, a disease now eradicated thanks to human effort. Foege's work didn't stop there. He served as the director of the Centers for Disease Cont

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at his Atlanta home. He was 89. His work was crucial in wiping out smallpox in the 1970s, a massive win for global health. Later, he led the U. S. response to the early AIDS crisis as the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Preve

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Jan 24 2026EDUCATION

A New Hub for Science and Tech at William & Mary

William & Mary has just opened a shiny new building for science and tech students. It's called the Integrated Science Center 4, and it's part of a bigger plan to boost research and learning. The building is a big deal because it's the first new school in 50 years! The new building is home to comput

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