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Lava-Covered Planets Are Defying a Key Rule of Planetary Science
Researchers developed a model showing how lava-covered planets close to their stars can hold onto their atmospheres, which could help guide the search for life beyond our solar system. Some planets orbit so close to their stars that intense radiation should strip away their atmospheres. Yet several of these scorching, lava-covered worlds still retain thick
Hoping customers would return after Operation Metro Surge, immigrant businesses are still waiting
These anecdotal reports match preliminary data from government and other researchers.
Can the Orioles help these players reach their maximum potential?
Baltimore’s roster has been filled with disappointments this season, but a group of young players still possess significant potential.
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Owners cite weaker sales, inflation and supply chain strains, while many still struggle to find qualified workers.
Scientists Who Study Sleep and Narcolepsy Win Prestigious Lasker Award
The two researchers have won a prestigious Lasker Award. Their findings laid the groundwork for a new drug that addresses the sleep disorder’s root cause.
Mental health survey finds Yampa Valley residents struggle with loneliness, substance use disorders
The Steamboat Springs City Council heard a sobering assessment of behavioral health in the Yampa Valley on Tuesday: Despite strong awareness of local resources and a reputation for community support, many residents still face loneliness,...
America Is In Pain. Flagler Health Is Transforming Clinics On The Front Lines
Hinge Health put MSK care on the digital-health map. Flagler's $50M Series B reflects a different bet: use AI to transform the specialty clinics where care still happens
Eberl reveals Bayern explored move for Barcola before Liverpool switch
Bayern Munich were linked with a move for Bradley Barcola in the past, when he was still playing for Paris Saint-Germain, but ultimately chose not to pursue their interest.In an interview with Sport B...
Jaguars CB Montaric Brown Predicted to Regress this Season
After a breakout campaign in 2025, one analyst is still not convinced that Montaric Brown is an above-average starting cornerback for Jacksonville.
Samsung 'advice' to Apple suggests it fears the build quality of the iPhone Duo
Samsung says it welcomes Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone market, although the company appears to feel threatened by the...
FDNY unions to address 9/11 health concerns after NYC releases new air quality documents
14 of Science’s Biggest Mysteries We’re Still Trying to Figure Out
There’s a lot we know today that humanity didn’t know hundreds of years ago, and there will likely be a lot people will learn in the coming years that we can’t possibly know right now. Among these que...
Top Three Commanders to Target in Fantasy Football This Season
The Commanders have plenty of questions heading into Week 1, but there’s still fantasy value to be found in Washington. From Jayden Daniels to Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, these three players could make a major impact for fantasy managers in 2026.
Why does early treatment matter for psychotic episodes?
Early treatment for psychosis can improve recovery and challenge the idea that mental illness means a lifetime of suffering.
Europeans struggle to imagine 'credible' future, study finds
New research identifies an 'imagination gap' as where political choices can still matter
Europeans struggle to imagine 'credible' future, finds study
New research identifies an 'imagination gap' as where political choices can still matter
Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Expands 4D Wizard Of Oz As Valuation Hinges On Growth Story
New 4D effects spotlight Sphere Entertainment’s product ambitions Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) just rolled out an expanded 4D package for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, adding animatronic Winged Monkeys, themed scents, Glinda Glitter, pyrotechnic fireworks, and scented apples from September 25, 2026. For investors watching Sphere Entertainment, the latest 4D upgrade lands after a choppy few months, with the share price down about 11% over 30 days but still showing strong momentum through a 51%...
Angel Reese Is Getting Way Too Good to Ignore
At some point, we have to stop calling Angel Reese a “future star.” She is already a star. Reese has taken her game to another level with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 16.1 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game this season. And somehow, she still feels like one of the most underrated…
Lindsay Clancy and postpartum psychosis
The trial around Lindsay Clancy may be over for now, but it still leaves us with questions. On today’s episode, we talk to psychiatrists and patients to answer them: What is postpartum psychosis, exactly? Why don’t we know more about it? And what can you do if you are worried about a postpartum loved one?Interested in more stories on mental health? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
USI drops their second straight match at home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The University of Southern Indiana men’s soccer is still looking for their first win under new head coach Mads Kaiser after falling 2-1 to Bellarmine. The loss was their second straight at home after falling to IU Indy last week. The Knights got on the board first in the first half with […]
Royals postpone the inevitable, but the inevitable still came
The bullpen did bullpen things
Dan Lanning's Ducks still not ready for college football's primetime
Oregon struggled to find consistency against Boise State to open the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Slim Playoff Hopes No Longer in Their Hands
The Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes are technically still alive, but they'll need a lot of outside help to make it to the postseason.
Packers’ 3 biggest concerns entering 2026 season
The offensive line is chief among the potential issues for the Packers as they enter 2026, with the health status of Zach Bako-Bewele still uncertain.
New York braces for impact of retaliatory tariffs
As the issue becomes a flashpoint in the November midterm elections on one hand, the real day-to-day economic impact is playing out on the other.
Pirates Trying to Find This Balance With Konnor Griffin
The Pittsburgh Pirates need Konnor Griffin in the lineup, while also being mindful that he's still coming back from injury.
Ubisoft joins Xbox's disc-to-digital program, with more publishers to follow
Some outlets were highlighting Ubisoft's lack of involvement in Xbox's disc-to-digital program. Perhaps we should remind ourselves that it's still in Alpha testing.
Recent 49ers moves hint towards George Kittle return
The possibility of George Kittle playing in the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams is still up in the air. But based on recent moves, the stars are aligning towards a potential return.
The 98 Biggest TV Show Flops, Bombs and Misses in the First Half of 2026
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) In July, I updated my look at how the “streaming bubble” popped since 2023, showing the decline in streaming TV shows over time. But after compiling and analyzing and writing about over one hundred TV show flops in the first half of 2026—I counted 99 “nominees” and there are even more honorable mentions—I couldn’t have told you that the number of shows is going down. When it comes to scripted, English-language TV shows, it feels like we have as many bombs as ever. I don’t keep a specific count, but some streamers probably had as many flops as they’ve ever had.1 That’s right, it’s time for part two of my analysis of the biggest flops, bombs and misses on streaming in the first half of 2026. Two weeks ago, I took a look at films. Today, TV shows. If you want to read the full methodology for how I assemble this list, you can find it at the bottom of this article. In short, this list is… ...scripted and unscripted TV shows,...from the nine major streamers,...in the US (using US-only ratings),...excluding true crime, kids and foreign-language shows,...that got no/poor ratings,...from Jan-2026 to the end of June-2026. Reminder: this article does not represent my personal opinion—many of these shows are great!—but I follow the data, and a miss is a miss and a bomb is a bomb. Also, price matters. If a TV show costs north of $100 million, it needs to get lots and lots of streaming viewership to justify that budget. As with past editions, I ordered this list by streamer, going from best (fewest flops) to worst (the most misses)—taking the size of the flops into consideration—and like the last edition, three or four streamers vied to take the win/loss of having the most flops. (But the actual winner is no surprise.) I try to avoid tooting my own horn too much, but seriously, in just under 5,000 words (including the methodology section) I provide a mostly comprehensive overview of the eight major streamers (Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, and Apple TV) for the first half of the year, mentioning most of their hits and all their misses. It summarizes the entire first half of 2026! If you want to support this work, please subscribe. Subscribe Tubi Big Mood Boarders The Freak Brothers Twenty Twenty Six Honorable Mentions: Busted on Bodycam, Deestroying the Pitch, Destination World Cup 2026 I don’t think that Tubi spends all that much making or (mostly) licensing these original TV shows—Big Mood, Boarders and Twenty Twenty Six all come from the UK—but they’re not free and they didn’t chart anywhere. Winner: The Freak Brothers Have you even heard of this show? It’s an animated comedy...that’s on its third season! And Pete Davidson, Woody Harrelson, John Goodman and Tiffany Haddish all provide voice talent for it. Yes, animated shows don’t cost as much as live action shows, but cheap isn’t free! So a show with this level of talent needs to perform better. Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Honorable Mentions: Behind the Attraction, Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations, We Call It Imagineering Disney+ doesn’t make all that many original shows anymore. They had two flops, and one was animated. Their one not-a-miss show, Wonder Man, got just good enough viewership to not be considered a “miss”...but it’s since been cancelled. At this point, Disney has pivoted entirely away from making big budget TV shows for Disney+ to making...almost nothing for Disney+? Sure, Disney’s spending circa 2019-2022 was unsustainable, but now they’re pivoting too far in the other direction. At some point, Disney needs to stop shifting strategies so wildly. Really, Disney should have made fewer shows for Disney+ at launch and the shows they did make at that time needed to be made at more reasonable budgets. And they should adopt that strategy now. Winner: Daredevil: Born Again Daredevil, the Marvel Comics character, is on my personal Mount Rushmore of favorite superheroes, so it pains me to give him the win/loss today, but this show deserves it. I’ll repeat my hot take from last spring: “Based on his popularity, Daredevil should be in movies, and probably ones that cost a lot less than the MCU’s usual price tag. Disney/Bob Iger/Ike Perlmutter (who, based on reporting, made the decision) made a huge mistake selling TV shows to Netflix in the 2010s, thus limiting this character to the small screen. Daredevil could have anchored Marvel’s post-Infinity War plans, and if he did, the MCU would probably be in a better place than it is now.” HBO Max We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… What four streamers had the most misses... HBO’s strong start to 2026… The caveat to Peacock’s turnaround this year... Paramount+’s key man problem… What country isn’t delivering hits for Netflix or Hulu... The cavalcade of stars on a streamer where no one is watching their shows... Across nearly 5,000 words of analysis… And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.
STEAM Minute | The science behind developing and restoring film
While digital photography is the most common way to take pictures now, many people still use film photography for its unique look and nostalgic feel.
Severe Warning Issued Over Technique Putting Patrick Mahomes at Risk
The Kansas City Chiefs fans are still not completely certain whether Patrick Mahomes will be starting in the season’s opening Week 1 game. The team suffered heavily last season when the quarterback suffered an ACL injury that has kept him out for a long time. He has missed the entire offseason, including the preseason games. […] The post Severe Warning Issued Over Technique Putting Patrick Mahomes at Risk appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Browns news: Deshaun Watson a team captain for Week 1
The Cleveland Browns and head coach Todd Monken have opted to deploy captains on a week-to-week basis this year, rather than instill season-long captains. The team is young and still trying to figure things out, and Monken believes there are more leaders on the team than just five. Monken will name two offensive, two defensive, and one special […] The post Browns news: Deshaun Watson a team captain for Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Faculty Focus: Chris Erickson, College of Business
Chris Erickson has spent 40 years at NMSU as an economics professor, researcher and mentor. Erickson, a professor in the Department of Economics, Applied Statistics and International Business in...
Report: Red Wings Still Without GM as Camp Nears
Detroit still has no general manager, and Shawn Horcoff took the NHL's GM call. #RedWings
New Australian Open Head Suggests Shortening Grand Slam Matches
Andrew Abdo took over for Craig Tilley last month.
Arsenal youngster in international tug-of-war
Ceadach O’Neill’s international future remains unresolved, with Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland both still possible options for the Arsenal youngster.Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Imag...
Russell Peters opens up about race, politics and why he still needs comedy
Russell Peters talks race, prejudice, politics, and why making people laugh still matters.
Detroit’s iconic Hotel Yorba has a new owner whose plans are still in flux
The new owner said he had originally planned on an affordable housing conversion but has gone "back to the drawing board" after a meeting with nearby residents.
Why Lewis Dunk Is STILL Brighton's Most Underrated Player
The veteran skipper remains the common denominator in Brighton’s success, transforming raw defensive partners into stars while proving he is the timeless heartbeat of the Seagulls’ backline.
Scientists Are Still Trying To Understand How the Moon Formed
The Earth and the Moon have nearly identical isotopic compositions, and the Giant Impact Hypothesis strives to explain this. New research into the ancient impact shows how the temperature of both worlds, and how it affects the strength of the materials involved in the collision, shaped the outcome, including the isotopic compositions.
Youth with CF on approved treatment still face mental health issues
Youth with cystic fibrosis continue to experience mental and behavioral health concerns despite treatment with Trikafta, according to a study.
Valheim 1.0 Launches After 5 Years in Early Access
Valheim launched into Steam Early Access in February 2021 and quickly garnered attention, launching with over 500,000 peak concurrent players on Steam and still counting over 20,000 daily concurrent players at the time of writing. Now, over five years after the Early Access launch, the open-world...
Scotland defender Souttar may leave Rangers soon
John Souttar may yet leave Rangers in the short term, even though the transfer window has closed in Scotland. The Scotland defender, 29, is under contract until next summer. "I think he still can [make a contribution]," said Rangers manager Derek McInnes.
William Shatner reveals truth behind 'Star Trek' Tribbles scene, sliding doors
LOS ANGELES ― While still helming the U.S.S. Enterprise as rugged Captain James T.
AZ's R&D chief Barr touts internal 'science success story' after IL-33 antibody's stellar showing in COPD
With a detailed data drop that AstraZeneca’s R&D chief described as an internal “science success story,” the British Big Pharma has secured an FDA priority review for what it believes could become a flagship biologic in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In detailed results from the late-stage Oberon and Titania trials—first teased in March and detailed in full at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Barcelona this week—the drugmaker laid out the extent of its IL-33 inhibitor’s potential to reduce moderate and severe exacerbations in a wide range of COPD patients still struggling with those “lung attacks,” as AstraZeneca’s Sharon Barr, Ph.D., called them, despite using standard-care inhaled therapy. In the headline results, a 300 mg dose of tozorakimab given once every four weeks curbed those moderate and severe exacerbations in the studies’ primary population of former smokers by 29% in the Oberon study and 34% in Titania. In the overall population of both current and former smokers, these reductions were 30% and 29%, respectively, versus placebo and inhaled standard of care. The benefits also extended to clinically meaningful exacerbation reductions in all prespecified patient subgroups and specifically turned up promising signals in patients across a range of blood eosinophil counts, with Barr telling Fierce that “it’s the details that make this even more exciting than the high-level results that we’ve already shared.” In fact, during AZ’s tozorakimab poster presentation at the ERS 2026 Congress this past weekend, attendees were so enamored by the data that event organizers had to encourage people to clear the room and look at the other presentations on offer, Barr said in an interview. “I think it really speaks to the fact that there is a lot of buzz around these data because the entire respiratory community has been so desperate for new therapies for these patients,” she explained. The respiratory disease continues to represent a “staggering unmet medical need,” Barr said, highlighting the COPD exacerbations that the Oberon and Titania studies homed in on, which she added carry a greater mortality risk than a heart attack. “When a patient has a severe exacerbation, only about half of them are still alive within three and a half years,” she pointed out. As for tozorakimab specifically, Barr christened the molecule “an AstraZeneca science success story,” harkening several years back to the point at which researchers began to explore IL-33 as a driver of respiratory disease, and COPD in particular. At the same time, “there was still so much that wasn’t understood,” she admitted, highlighting the insight that IL-33 signals through both ST2 and EGFR through the RAGE pathway, a discovery Barr attributed to AstraZeneca's own scientists. Understanding the need to tackle both pathways in COPD—and aware of competitor candidates in the hopper, including one that bound ST2—the company ultimately had to make some “courageous decisions,” Barr said. These included taking a prior COPD molecule offline and going back to the drawing board to reinvent its potential IL-33 label “to make sure that we had a molecule that could block signaling through both arms of the pathway, through both the reduced form and the oxidized form, knowing that we wouldn’t be first, but striving to be best.” “When we put [tozorakimab] into the clinic, we firmly believed that we had a differentiated molecule, and we saw the other molecules blocking just ST2 or partially blocking IL-33, unable to deliver two positive pivotal studies in COPD,” Barr explained. “We kept marching forward because we believed our molecule was differentiated, and now I think we have the clinical validation that supports that.” Ultimately, AstraZeneca finds itself on much better footing these days when it comes to potential biologic rivals to tozorakimab in COPD. Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent, for instance, is approved to treat COPD exacerbations in patients with high eosinophil counts, but not low ones. Meanwhile, the future has become cloudier for other next-gen IL-33 candidates from Sanofi and Regeneron, as well as Roche, which have suffered trial flops in recent years. One other potential ingredient for AstraZeneca’s success in its duo of studies was that the company was “ambitious in the trial design, willing to look at an all-comers population,” Barr said, “and willing to enroll the most severe patients.” Prior studies for would-be biologics rivals in COPD “avoided enrolling” those patients, she pointed out. She also highlighted the Big Pharma’s painstaking design of exacerbations in its trial, which “gave us a very rigorous readout,” and pointed to “the extra effort and investment” the company put in to understand the effect of mucus plugs in patients. Barr described mucus production as a “key feature in disease diversity,” noting that mucus plugs—obstructing clumps of mucus that block patients’ airways—are associated with worse outcomes in COPD. In its data announcement, AstraZeneca noted that an integrated analysis of Oberon and Titania found tozorakimab “demonstrated a reduction in patients’ mucus plug score,” with the pharma claiming its biologic is the first to deliver such results in a broad COPD population. “So being able to reduce those mucus plugs, we expect, is an important part of driving benefit for patients who are living with COPD,” Barr said. Again touching on the breadth of the study populations, Barr added that tozorakimab “worked across all eosinophil levels in both current and former smokers across all levels of lung function,” which she suggested “really simplifies decision-making for clinicians, and it allows them to offer therapy to the broadest possible patient population.” In the highest patient eosinophil count group, tozorakimab helped chart a 43% reduction in exacerbation risk, which Barr stressed were “unprecedented data.” In the mid-level group, AZ’s drug delivered a 23% reduction and, in the lowest group, a 34% reduction in eosinophils, which Barr said suggests efficacy “in all patient subgroups.” As for AZ’s recent guidance upgrade on the medicine’s sales opportunity, the lift from a $3 billion to $5 billion range to $5 billion plus was informed by multiple factors, Barr said, including the fact that “in 2024, there were multiple competitors, and there aren’t anymore.” Additionally, “we know that this is a massive unmet medical need, and this is a really incredible set of data that we think will be very convincing to the clinical community,” Barr said. Looking ahead to a potential evolution of the COPD treatment landscape, Barr noted that most patients start treatment in the community with an option like a triple therapy, and for them, having an option like AstraZeneca’s inhaler Breztri will remain a “really important part” of that journey. But of the patients uncontrolled on triple therapy, which Barr described as “about half of them today,” just a “small fraction” are currently eligible for biologic therapy, which she emphasized AstraZeneca is working to change. Understanding that COPD is not a “one-size-fits-all” disease, AstraZeneca is also looking at its antibody drug Tezspire for patients with T2-driven disease, and the company continues to think about new mechanisms for tackling COPD through both systemic and inhaled drugs, Barr said.
I made a mistake that ruined a day of my cruise; how to avoid it
Although I've been on many cruises, I still made a planning mistake that ruined a day of my trip in the Amalfi Coast. Luckily, it's easy to avoid.
BUSINESS Katie Scheuber showcases their unique storytelling with Stay Tuned Productions
Almost 12 years ago, nonbinary lesbian Chicago documentary filmmaker and photographer Katie Scheuber created Katie Makes Films video, a production company to showcasing their love of visual storytelling, while still working as a social worker. In 2022, Scheuber’s wife Noemi Heras encouraged them to do the video work full time. Last year Scheuber created Stay Tuned […]
Preview: Eagles travel to Mainz
Eintracht are looking to claim their first league win of the season at 1. FSV Mainz 05. Adi Hütter says his players are still developing, while Mario Götze has called for maximum performance.Backdro...
Commentary: Sadly, the promise of special education still hasn’t been realized
Significant barriers prevent students with disabilities from reaching the goal of preparing them for the transition to adulthood and independent living.
Vertical Aerospace’s eVTOL Can Fly. The Passenger Business Is Still Unproven
Vertical Aerospace has made real flight progress, but five years of recapitalization show why passenger economics remain the harder test.
More than 1.6 million people die each year from secondhand smoke
The share of the population exposed to tobacco smoke is falling, but more than 2.7 billion people worldwide are still affected
Six decades of politics (but little government)
The first aired episode of “Star Trek,” entitled “The Man Trap,” premiered on September 8, 1966 — 60 years ago today. I’m actually editing a political science fiction issue of The Forum right now, and it’s prompted to me think a lot about the ways that Trek deals with politics and government and what it’s offered us as commentary. The @smotus report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe The original TV series ran from 1966 to 1969. It had a loyal but modest following, but the audience grew substantially with the series in syndication for years after that. The franchise developed its first motion picture in 1979, followed by five sequels, and then a whole other series of films built around the “Next Generation” series that first aired in 1987. In recent decades, several more TV series have built up around it, including the current “Strange New Worlds,” now in its fourth season. Throughout the past six decades, the franchise has offered us a good many insights into US politics and international relations, although often disguised as science fiction yarns. The original series was largely a Cold War fable, with the United Federation of Planets (a stand-in for the US) perpetually at odds with the Klingon Empire (a stand-in for the USSR). The “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” episode (1969) posited a planet divided into two races, largely indistinguishable to outsiders, but nonetheless constituting a brutal racial hierarchy. “Patterns of Force” (1968) showed a struggling planet where the leader had attempted to construct a benevolent dictatorship — literally Nazism without bigotry — and found that authoritarianism could not exist apart from hierarchy and oppression. (Relatedly, I’d put “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” high on a list of dad films about the end of the Cold War, near “The Hunt for Red October.”) Get 20% off for 1 year Indeed, the original series itself was something of a political statement, with a multi-racial crew running the Enterprise, a diverse and largely peaceful Federation mostly free from want and oppression, and protected by Starfleet, an armed force whose scientific mission was at least as important as its military one. Famously, when Nichelle Nichols wanted to walk away from the role of Uhura on the original series, none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. met with her and urged her to remain on the show, discussing the importance of viewers seeing an intelligent Black woman as part of the command team three centuries hence. Later series in the Trek franchise offered a good deal of political commentary on their own, but probably none as explicitly and incisively as “Deep Space Nine,” which ran from 1993 to 1999. The episodes surrounding the Dominion War, especially the “In The Pale Moonlight” (1998), showed the compromises, sacrifices, and moral rot associated with winning even a just war — probably better than any series would until “Andor” (2022-25). In “Far Beyond The Stars” (1998), Captain Benjamin Sisko is somehow transplanted to the role of a science fiction writer in 1950s New York. The writer is frequently sidelined and his ideas stolen because publishers don’t want to credit a Black writer. Several series have depicted the secretive Section 31 — an unacknowledged black ops security force operating within Starfleet. These episodes often end up using Section 31 as a foil to show the dangers of a lawless group within a lawful society, even (especially) when that group posits itself as essential for everyone else’s freedom to continue. The current “Strange New Worlds” has played with a few political themes. I found the first two seasons of this show among the best that the Trek franchise has produced in decades, but this season and the last have really been struggling for ideas. Yet one interesting thread is the idea that the diplomatic and enlightened leadership style of Captain Christopher Pike will not work in all situations. “A Quality of Mercy” (2022), which I wrote about here, puts Pike in the middle of a battle with a Romulan vessel in an alternate timeline, and finds that Pike’s conciliatory style would actually make a lengthy and deadly war more likely, while a quick and more violent approach might have prevented the war. This season’s opener, “Valles Marineris,” shows a pre-lightspeed civilization locked in a war to the death with a neighboring planet. The idea of an alliance or a federation hasn’t even occurred to them — their ship’s commander is curious but doesn’t see it as an option. For a franchise as political as “Star Trek,” one thing we almost never see is the government. We get occasional glimpses of Starfleet’s council — mostly uniformed people at a rectangular table — but almost no sense of how the Federation is governed. Are there elections? Who is in the legislature? How much power does the president have? What kind of factional divisions do they wrestle with and how? The shows and films are pretty silent on this. We’ve seen a few military tribunals within Starfleet, but little about how civilians deal with crime and injustice. With recent years seeing some of the franchise’s more interesting plot lines and casts, it seems clear that Star Trek is still full of energy and ideas. Given the erosion of American democracy and the reshuffling of the international order, there’s no shortage of material for future shows to comment on. I’m not sure we should toast to 60 more years, but cheers to a show that continues to teach us about ourselves. Share
Valheim 1.0 Is Finally The Game It Was Always Meant To Be
If you still haven’t played Valheim, now’s the time to do so
Joliet Chamber: The value of being connected and why business relationships still matter
With busy schedules and countless demands competing for their attention, simply putting a networking event on the calendar isn’t always enough. People want to know that their time will be well spent.
Apple to make first big change to iPhones in years
Apple’s new phone will test its ability to take niche products and technology into the mainstream. Foldable smartphones still make up only a tiny slice of the smartphone market.
Cutting Darius Slayton is a move the Giants might regret
With a lot of question marks at wide receiver, the Giants still rolled the dice by letting Slayton go.
Apple will quickly become a dominant player in folding phones
Counterpoint Research has predicted that global foldable phone shipments will surpass 100 million units by the end of this year,...
Your personality may be more genetic than scientists realized
More than 1,200 genetic variants have been linked to the Big Five personality traits, and many of the same variants are also associated with health, longevity, careers, income, and everyday habits. The findings reveal a surprisingly wide genetic connection between personality and life outcomes while showing that environment still plays a powerful role.
Grand Theft Auto 6 worldwide unlock times revealed, and Xbox owners can seemingly still use the old New Zealand trick to play early
A lot of Xbox owners will be teleporting to New Zealand to play Grand Theft Auto 6 at the earliest possible moment.
Baker relishing role in Walker Cup victory
Eliot Baker says helping Great Britain and Ireland win the Walker Cup still has not sunk in.
'The Pitt' led 2026 Emmy nominations. But another show is ahead after the early awards.
The biggest prizes are still ahead, but shows including "Widow's Bay" and "DTF St. Louis" have already made their mark.
Scientists have traced the human eye back to a tiny one-eyed ancestor that lived nearly 600 million years ago — and remnants of that ancient “cyclops” eye may still survive inside our brains as the pineal gland
What if the mysterious gland Descartes thought held the soul is actually a shriveled relic from our one-eyed ancestor—and some animals still use theirs.
'Star Trek' 60th anniversary: Why its vision of the future endures
The original 'Star Trek' premiered in 1966, and despite a rocky start, it endures and continues to inspire the franchise's creatives, stars and fans who say its lessons are still relevant today.
‘You are not a bad mother’: transforming women’s mental health care during pregnancy and after childbirth in Armenia
The arrival of a baby is often seen as one of life’s most joyful moments. Yet behind the expectation of happy motherhood, some women experience anxiety, depression, fear or emotional distress – feelings that can remain hidden behind the pressure to be “a good mother”. In Armenia, a woman’s mental health during the perinatal period is still too often overshadowed by the focus on physical health. This gap was spotted by the Kanani Social-Prsychological Centre NGO, which used EU support to make mental wellbeing part of maternity care across Armenia. During the final months of her second pregnancy Lilit (28) was full of fears. Her
After Charlie Kirk’s death, Turning Point forges ahead, with eyes on JD Vance
The conservative group’s leaders still grapple with grief. But they also have a mission: 2028.
Canadian teens still rank among the world's best in reading, math and science — but scores are slipping. Here's why
Canada's decline in 2025 mirrors a global downward trend, according to the latest findings from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Yankees news: ALL RISE! Judge returns to the lineup today
Aaron Judge activated from the IL; Giancarlo Stanton still trying to return; Rodríguez optioned to Scranton
Health experts, lawmakers push for Pa. kratom regulation; proponents warn they'll fight a ban
In Pennsylvania, kratom and more potent, related products remain legal. There are multiple bills moving through the statehouse that would ban or regulate them. But researchers warn there’s still a lot we don’t know.
Healthwatch: Survey reveals how social media influences men’s health
A new Cleveland Clinic survey finds that while a majority of men never trust health information shared by influencers, they are still being influenced.
Europe has plans for cancer and heart disease – lung health is still waiting
Getting respiratory care right could help patients, ease hospital pressure and cut emissions all at once – but Europe still lacks a plan to make it happen
9/11’s Dust and Ash Coated Their Childhood. Is It Still Making Them Ill?
Much of the research on exposure to the World Trade Center residue has focused on emergency workers, but people there when they were young say their health is at risk, too.
UE men’s soccer set to host Louisville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The University of Evansville men’s soccer team is gearing up to host their second ranked opponent of the season in the 22nd ranked Louisville Cardinals. The Purple Aces are still looking for their first win of the season in what has been a competitive preseason so far. UE has played some stiff […]
Mod Revives Multi-GPU Gaming With Dedicated DLSS 5 GPU for Impressive FPS Gain
If you were around during what many consider the golden age of PC gaming, back when SLI was still possible, and, going back even further, when gamers put dedicated PhysX cards into their PCs, the latest trick shown off by modder, Marcelo Guibout, on YouTube. Guibot showed off a gaming setup using...
Swansea's golden boot winner yet to kick start season
Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City, even though he is still not guaranteed to return to the starting side.
Is Champions League three-peat really possible for PSG?
Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain have already secured their status as one of the Champions League's greatest teams by winning the trophy in back-to-back years, and now they have their sights set on a rare treble.- Luis Enrique: still hungry - Hence PSG winning their two titles, and two UEFA Super Cups, despite playing 18 matches against Premier League teams in the last two years.
Aaron Donald pleased with how return to field is going, mum on status for Rams' season opener
After two seasons out of football, Aaron Donald has been pleasantly surprised by how his body has reacted since rejoining the Los Angeles Rams last month. Whether it means the three-time Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year will be ready to play in the Rams’ season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday morning local time is still unclear. “We going day by day,” Donald said.
Chargers CB Room Still One of Team’s Biggest Question Marks
Donte Jackson believes Los Angeles’ cornerback room can hold up regardless of who is on the field.
Rosanne Cash postpones shows due to medical emergency
Johnny Cash’s eldest daughter, 71, still has several tour dates remaining this year.
First Responders At 9-11 Still Suffering From Health Problems
The toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 is still affecting many who lived and worked there.
Small businesses across Pittsburgh area still feeling effects of recent severe weather
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Former Packers 1st-Round Pick Gets Career-Best Cowboys Prediction
The Packers moved on from Rashan Gary for future draft capital, but one prediction has his best individual season still ahead. The post Former Packers 1st-Round Pick Gets Career-Best Cowboys Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
Guardians Have a Big Question to Answer in Their Rotation
Should the Cleveland Guardians look to move Joey Cantillo out of the rotation to create space for a different starter?
Rangers Still Believe as Postseason Race Reaches Critical Stage
Trailing rivals by two games, the Texas Rangers enter a high-stakes road trip fueled by a must-win mentality in a desperate postseason push.
Utah measles cases are down, but health officials are still concerned
Warm weather helped slow Utah's outbreak, which had become the epicenter of outbreaks in the U.S. But the Utah State Epidemiologist still takes issue with even a single case in the state.
Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown Chase Is Still Very Much Alive
Whether the Astros have been leading the AL West or looking like one of the worst teams in the league, Yordan Alvarez has been solid all season.
Zhegrova set to stay at Juventus as Saudi dream fades
Edon Zhegrova is one of the players Juventus still hope will leave the club this summer, as he has been a disappointing signing for them and is not in the plans of Luciano Spalletti.The manager will u...
Pennsylvania Democratic Congresswoman says her constituents are ‘upset’ with Sen. John Fetterman
Champions League Is Back! TV Channels, Live Stream, Kickoff Times
The UEFA Champions League is back, and this midweek belongs entirely to Europe’s biggest club competition. With the Europa League and Conference League still waiting to begin their league phases, the Champions League takes over three days — Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — for a packed 18-game opening Matchday. UEFA’s official 2026-27 Champions League schedule […] The post Champions League Is Back! TV Channels, Live Stream, Kickoff Times appeared first on HEAVY.
GOP spends Labor Day touting August jobs, Dems lift up union workers
For politicians, Labor Day is still a midterm messaging moment, as Democrats celebrate union workers and Republicans tout August's job report numbers.
Check your voter registration status before Oct. 5 deadline
With the Nov. 3 midterm election coming up, now is the time to check your voter registration status while there is still time to fix any issues.
Forza Horizon 6 Dev Reiterates 2026 Release for PS5 Version
Excellent racer still on course for PS5
Farage still Reform’s best hope as rivals struggle to match appeal to party faithful
Despite series of scandals, members remain loyal to their leader as questions over his successor grow
Stillwater middle schooler places in national Top 300 for young scientists
A middle schooler from Stillwater beat out nearly 2,000 middle school students across the country to win a national STEM award.
Mike Detillier: More Than a Voice on the Radio
Mike Detillier left an unforgettable mark on Louisiana sports and on the people lucky enough to call him a friend.