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Philadelphia Under Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Particulate Matter

Philadelphia Under Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Particulate Matter

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Jul 17 • 2:08 AM EDT • Health • phila.gov
The States Try to Topple WarnerMount…Thus Begins the Local Antitrust Era

(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, it looks like it’s time for another strategy column. Can I finally avoid writing about M&A? No, it seems I cannot. Admittedly, I’m a week early with this column, since I usually put it out every other week. But this news couldn’t wait. This will make three “Most Important Stories” in a row with a merger or acquisition as its centerpiece. First, Roku-Fox (an acquisition), then Comcast-NBCUniversal (a divestment!), and now the State AGs and the WGA’s lawsuits against Paramount’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (antitrust). M&A is usually the “most important” topic any given week, simply because a giant company merging or breaking up (or preventing those outcomes) can have the biggest impact on the streaming board. If you think about these companies as players in a game, changing the number of players is one of the biggest changes you can make. I shouldn’t really complain, either, since this lawsuit is very good news for customers and suppliers (econ speak for talent, workers and indie studios in Hollywood). So let me answer some questions about this potential trial, along with (shudder) making some heavily caveated predictions. I’ll also look at whether Hollywood must consolidate, whether or not the states can win, trouble at X-Box, Netflix’s YouTube binge, and more. Plus, I have five images that visualize this merger and the harm, including three brand new data looks you’ve never seen before. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Can The States and the WGA Stop Hollywood’s Consolidation (Crisis)? If every other newsletter and news outlet is writing about the same story, I try to avoid writing about it as well, but I can’t ignore a story this consequential. The story of the last year was the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery, and this development potentially extends that saga into 2027. As I tried to figure out my angle, I realized, like my last column, I’m again faced with a series of questions. These questions, though, are much more forward-looking. Will the states win? Will the WGA win? If so, what happens to Warner Bros. Discovery? Either way, will this chill the market for future mergers? So you know what that means: predictions. About the future, no less, the hardest thing to predict.1 Just remember: nothing here comes with a guarantee. And the more confident someone is in their predictions, the less you should trust them. This situation is incredibly fluid, nuanced, uncertain and tenuous. So let’s try to explain what may happen. Question: Why File this Lawsuit? I’ll admit, a few months back, I was fairly pessimistic about the fate of this lawsuit. Rumors had started bubbling up that the state Attorneys General (in particular California) wanted to settle with either some minor divestments (usually CNN) or behavioral remedies. And that tracked for me: the states usually settle lawsuits, like the recent John Deere right-to-repair suit. Yet, they plan to fight this. (As they did the LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopolization trial and the Nexstar-Tegna merger.) Honestly, that also makes a ton of sense. Frankly, this move is just good politics for these State AGs. Most are still running for higher and higher office in blue states—some folks have emphasized that only Democratic AGs joined this suit, but given the Ellison/Trump ties, and fears of retribution, that tracks—and a high profile case like this will help them move up the electoral ladder, especially since Paramount and its leadership (the Ellisons, father and heir) have sided with the other side of the political aisle. That makes them unsympathetic to Democratic voters and Hollywood workers in particular. Why did this lawsuit happen? In addition to the very real concerns about industry consolidation, this is why. That said, I don’t think we would have seen this lawsuit for Netflix and Warner Bros., simply because they’re more sympathetic and aligned with Democrats. But those consolidation concerns are real. The “town”—meaning Hollywood and such—really is seeing the damage of mergers on this industry. That’s why the WGA also filed its own lawsuit in defense of workers as well. (Wildcard: What about Europe? Will they try to stop the deal, too? There have been some rumors out of the UK they may try to fight the deal, and UK enforcers just stopped a Getty Images-Shutterstock tie up, so there is precedence. This argument could go either way, though. On one hand, the EU doesn’t need to step in, cause they states are handling it. On the other hand, this could make the EU’s case easier. Just imagine if both sides coordinated. I’ll simply say, “We’ll see!”) Question: Will The State AGs or the WGA Win? Can the state AGs play David to Paramount-Skydance’s Goliath here? That’s really the whole thing, isn’t it? If you know this result, you could make a lot of money. When things are uncertain, it’s tempting to shrug and say, “Eh” meaning it’s a 50/50 proposition. I wouldn’t, though. When in doubt, you should expect that the merging parties succeed. AT&T did successfully buy Warner Bros., after all, and Disney bought Fox without any challenges. Many judges are extremely sympathetic to mergers, and I’d bet the state AGs get a judge who will allow the merger. (Even Obama-appointed judges often allow mergers.) As I understand it, we’ll see two main attacks. First, theatrical films. The AGs are arguing that, when it comes to share of box office and the number of both “wide releases” and blockbuster (or “tentpole”) films, the merging parties will have over 27% market share. Now, the Supreme Court once ruled from on high that any merger that exceeds 30% is presumptively illegal, but that’s guidance, not an ironclad bar. Still, the states will have to argue that this is close to having too much power, and with that power, this will likely further worsen the theater/studio splits in particular. Indeed, as Matthew Stoller pointed out, “just five studios are responsible for 95% of all blockbusters; if this merger goes through, then Paramount and Disney will control 60% of that.” So yes, movie studios will be very concentrated after this merger. Want me to visualize some of that? Well, here’s the share of films that grossed over $200 million at the domestic box office since 2022. (Note: this isn’t all films released in over 3,000 screens, but it is a good look at market power.) First, here are the 43 films by studio: Notice all the blue (Disney), orange (Universal), and purple (Warner Bros)? Yeah, those studios are powerful, and this combines Paramount with one of them. Here’s the look by studio and share of the films that grossed over $200 million: Now, if you look at that and also think, “Huh, should we break up Disney?” I’m with you. I’ve seen some folks poo-poo this idea that this is a real category, but it is! For an upcoming article, I’ve been pulling data on the share of top 100 films at the box office as a share of total box office, and it’s massive. Here’s the chart: (This analysis looks at The-Number’s top 100 films and total domestic box office each year.) To be clear, tentpoles make up 80.7% of the box office each year, so I do think it’s a genuine market. (To be clear, films grossing over $50 million make up 80% of the domestic box office, and films grossing over $100 million make up 64.1%.) I mean, the top 100 films at the box office make up 95% of each year’s grosses. Worse, the combined studios will likely cut output to flex that market power. Everyone can just look at what happened to Disney and Fox to see the precedent. (With fewer films, the remaining theaters have to give more for those few films that remain.) Here’s an image I’ve used a lot, the share of wide-release films from Disney and Fox over time: The AGs will also argue that this consolidation will also impact the cable industry. In this case, the consolidation is actually worse, but that environment is…complicated. Paramount will argue that the cable industry is shrinking. That said, predictions that cable will “go to zero” also don’t look very well supported by the data, as the declines are shrinking, meaning “cable” or “vMVPDs” will likely stabilize at some point. Can the state Attorneys General win on those two main arguments? I honestly don’t know. Again, I’d bet no, since history in general supports that, but it depends on the judge/jury and how they interpret the arguments. Notably, Paramount won’t face accusations about monopoly power in other areas, like streaming, news, sports rights, or vertical integration. I tend to disagree with leaving out sports rights, but I also see the appeal for a simpler case. The states also aren’t really pushing novel theories about labor harm either, which should help. (By the way, Sean McNulty at The Ankler wrote a great run through of potential options, and Capitol Forum also wrote a great paper on theatrical consolidation. Both these pieces predated the lawsuit. Matthew Stoller is also out with his analysis of the pros and cons of the case too.) In some ways, the WGA’s case is even stronger. Quoting Sean McNulty’s summary: “The WGA is citing WARNAMOUNT as crossing a 30% market share in multiple sectors, a number that the Supreme Court has precedent for deeming “presumptively anticompetitive” in a market. According to the WGA numbers, WARNAMOUNT would have represented: - 35% of film writing jobs between 2021 and 2024 - 36% of TV writing projects between 2022 and 2025 - 38% of overall deals between 2021 and 2024” Notably, antitrust enforcers did win recently in the Penguin-Simon & Schuster merger by focusing on labor impact, so don’t count this thinking out. (Wildcard: Will the states try to get a jury trial? Most likely no, they’ll let a judge handle it. If I’m them, though, I’d try to put this in front of a jury. Juries tend to understand monopoly power in a more realistic way than judges faced with legions of economists.) Question: What if They Win? What if They Lose?

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Jul 15 • 4:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
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Colorado festivals feature lavender, jazz, Celtic entertainment this weekend

Lavender Festival: The fragrant purple herb has many uses, and you’ll be a new person after visiting the more than 2,000 plants at this festival, with its guided tours, and food and drinks made with lavender, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Denver Botanic Gardens, Chatfield Farms location, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, […]

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Jul 15 • 10:40 AM EDT • Entertainment • gazette.com
Colorado festivals feature lavender, jazz, Celtic entertainment, whitewater competitions this weekend

Lavender Festival: The fragrant purple herb has many uses, and you’ll be a new person after visiting the more than 2,000 plants at this festival, with its guided tours, and food and drinks made with lavender, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Denver Botanic Gardens, Chatfield Farms location, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, […]

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Jul 15 • 10:40 AM EDT • Entertainment • gazette.com
TCU Alumnus Named to National College Sports Leadership Role

Kenny Thompson Jr. ’03 has been named the inaugural head of strategic communications and external affairs for the College Sports Commission.

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Jul 15 • 9:26 AM EDT • Sports • tcu.edu
BTS paints New York purple ahead of historic MetLife return

It’s a single word, but for BTS fans, it carries years of memories, comfort, and unwavering devotion. In the coming weeks, New York City will once again glow

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Jul 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • amny.com
Minnesota wildfire smoke prompt air quality alerts. Here’s the health impact

Maroon, purple and red air quality alerts cover larger portions of the state increasing health risks greatly, agency says

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Jul 14 • 6:06 PM EDT • Health • twincities.com
Purple Line Small Business Grants Offer Up to $50,000

The Maryland Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for another round of awards from its four-year Purple Line Small Business Grant Program.

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Jul 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • sourceofthespring.com
Why Maine’s Senate race is so critical for Democrats in 2026

Senate Democrats have few openings to gain in blue or purple territory this year or in the next election. And if they lose Maine, even winning big in 2028 might not be enough for a majority.

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Jul 11 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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The best part of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has leaked, and it’s this purple [Gallery]

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is going to be pretty disappointing; that much is clear. But, taking the sting...

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Jul 8 • 2:55 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Report: iPhone Ultra to have incredibly limited availability at launch, may ship slightly later

According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is likely to have very limited supply for iPhone Ultra at its...

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Jul 5 • 4:38 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Affordable Healthcare Emerges as a Voter Priority in Purple Nevada

The Trump administration’s cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s reelection chances.

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Jul 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Alleged iPhone 18 Pro Sim Tray Again Shows Dark Cherry Color

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to introduce new color options, including a dark cherry color, and today we may have been given another peek at the rumored finish, courtesy of the Chinese leaker known as Ice Universe. Image shared by leaker Ice Universe In an image posted on Weibo, a SIM tray allegedly from the unreleased iPhone is shown in a dark cherry colour, which could also be described in this grainy example as burgundy, brownish, or purple.

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Jun 30 • 8:23 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Curiously Colored Elephant Seal Causes A Stir In California State Park: Why Is It Purple?

What makes a seal turn purple? We actually have an answer.

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Jun 30 • 8:08 AM EDT • Science • iflscience.com
Morris rides into orange and purple western town with unfinished business

In the '“Wild West” phase of college football, returning offensive coordinator Chad Morris is making a new mark at Clemson.

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Jun 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • postandcourier.com
Ossoff banks on Trump attacks in purple state and takes aim at rival Collins
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Jun 28 • 10:11 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Jodi's Journal: The purple city prevails

No matter who emerges in this election, the purple city has prevailed. And I think that's a win.

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Jun 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • siouxfalls.business
Your Taste For Onions May Reveal Something About Your Future Health

A new approach.

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Jun 23 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • sciencealert.com
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
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Jun 22 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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These Early Prime Day Apple Deals Slash Prices on MacBooks, iPads and AirPods

Score Prime Day savings on some of Apple's most popular devices, including AirPods, iPads and Beats headphones.

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Jun 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
Apple’s Early Prime Day Sale Is Live. We Found the Best Deals on MacBooks, iPads and AirPods

Act now and enjoy Prime Day savings on Apple favorites like Beats headphones, AirPods and iPads.

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Jun 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
Danielle Vinson talks local politics in The Post and Courier Greenville

The Post and Courier Greenville taps Furman's Vinson for her insights on nonpartisan elections and why County Council members pay the price for voter anger.

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Jun 19 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • furman.edu
Danielle Vinson talks local politics in The Post and Courier Greeville

The Post and Courier Greenville taps Furman's Vinson for her insights on nonpartisan elections and why County Council members pay the price for voter anger.

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Jun 19 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • furman.edu
Five questions with the Colangelo College of Business' Paul Waterman

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article was originally published in the April issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins on campus or digitally. Paul […]

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Jun 18 • 3:21 PM EDT • Business • news.gcu.edu
Rockstar quietly gives us probably our best look at GTA 6's Vice City yet

Rockstar has also shared the cover art and more official images along with the pre-order release date for GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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Jun 18 • 10:58 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Thousands of 1199SEIU health care workers flood Foley Square, saying they can’t afford the city they care for amid contract fight

A sea of purple washed over Foley Square on Wednesday evening as thousands of 1199SEIU health care workers rallied for a new contract covering workers at

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Jun 18 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • amny.com
PETA Helps Drive Historic NIH Shift Toward Humane Science

The new office aims to advance reliable and human-relevant non-animal science.

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Jun 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • peta.org
The world’s weirdest cat keeps turning up where nobody expects

Meet the black serval, a long-legged wild cat native to Africa

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Jun 14 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Artemis II is already changing what we know about the Moon. I'm a geologist – this is how the mission science is unlocking key lunar secrets | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

How the Artemis II mission is helping lunar science and revealing the secrets of the Moon, Earth's natural satellite.

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Jun 14 • 1:16 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
Purple Row After Dark: Who’s your favorite current Rockie?

Is it the best player on the field or the personality that makes a fan favorite?

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Jun 8 • 10:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Newport Italianfest return's to city's Festival Park June 11-14 with full slate of food, fun and family entertainment

One of Northern Kentucky’s most anticipated summer traditions will return to Newport Festival Park from June 11-14, as Newport Italianfest takes kicks off four days of Italian food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the riverfront. Located along Riverboat Row between the Purple People Bridge and the Taylor-Southgate Bridge, Italianfest attracts more than 120,000 visitors...

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Jun 7 • 12:48 AM EDT • Entertainment • nkytribune.com
This viral NYC World Cup festival brings Africa’s biggest stars to Brooklyn

As New York prepares for one of the busiest weekends of the summer with FIFA World Cup festivities set to draw visitors from around the globe, a

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Jun 5 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • amny.com
Dallas Stars Select Plano Site for New $1B Arena and Entertainment District

The NHL team, which brought home the Stanley Cup to Dallas in its 1999 championship season, aims to leave American Airlines Arena behind for a new arena and entertainment district at Plano's Shops of Willow Bend site. A key Plano City Council vote on the arena project is slated for June 8.

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Jun 3 • 4:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • dallasinnovates.com
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iOS 28 Will Reportedly Be 'Far More Significant' Than iOS 27

While we are still a week away from Apple unveiling iOS 27, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has just shared the first rumor regarding iOS 28. In his Power On newsletter today, he said that iOS 28 will be "far more significant" than iOS 27, but he did not provide any specific details. "Next year's '28' releases are already shaping up to be far more significant than the '27' updates," wrote Gurman, without elaborating.

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May 31 • 5:44 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
What would proof of alien life look like? Here's what scientists are really looking for | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

The scientific community tends to employ ‘confidence of life’ detection scales: a multi-step ‘ladder’ that begins with biosignatures.

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May 31 • 6:26 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
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AirPods Weekend Deals Include AirPods 4 for $99 and AirPods Max 2 for $509

Amazon today has the AirPods 4 available for $99.00, down from $129.00. This is a second-best price on the AirPods 4, which is the base model without Active Noise Cancellation, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods Max 2. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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May 30 • 9:57 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
The latest developments on Ebola, hepatitis B, long Covid

Uganda closes its border, a Christian substitute for insurance, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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May 28 • 9:10 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Mini world near Pluto is far more active than it should be – and experts are baffled | BBC Science Focus Magazine

A miniature world beyond Neptune appears to have an atmosphere, despite being too small to hold onto one

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May 27 • 12:58 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Apple's M5 MacBook Air Hits New Low Price of $899.99

Amazon today has introduced a new record low price on the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, available for $899.99, down from $1,099.00. This deal is available in all colors and as of writing only Amazon has the discount. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This new price is about $50 cheaper when compared to past sales.

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May 26 • 9:02 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Scientists found a dead whale 1,288m deep in the Pacific. They filmed it for 20 years – and discovered this

Researchers studied a whale decomposing at the bottom of the ocean and found that its body sustains deep-sea creatures for decades.

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May 26 • 8:41 AM EDT • Science • discoverwildlife.com
Scientists detected a mysterious signal from deep space lasting seven hours. Now they believe they've cracked it | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

In 2025 astronomers detected a mysterious seven-hour blast from space. Now they may have uncovered the secret of the powerful cosmic outburst.

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May 26 • 4:34 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
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A 'Jesus Christ lizard' has been filmed running on water – and the footage is incredible | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Meet the 'Jesus Christ lizard' that can run on water (science hasn't yet discovered if it can turn that water into wine, as of yet)

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May 25 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Purple Row After Dark: Bananas for the Rockies

The Rockies need Coors Field to become an advantage again. Banana Ball may offer a ridiculous solution.

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May 24 • 10:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Experts have found a new type of cholesterol, and it could be the most dangerous for your long-term health.

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May 24 • 2:30 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Something ‘unprecedented’ is now happening to Earth’s rotation, scientists say | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Climate change is slowing Earth’s spin – and there’s nothing quite like it in 3.6 million years

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May 24 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
WATCH: Platner doesn't apologize to Purple Heart recipient, voters when confronted on post mocking soldier

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner declined to apologize for a deleted Reddit post saying a Purple Heart recipient "didn't deserve to live."

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May 23 • 8:58 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
iPhone 19 Pro Prototype in Testing Allegedly Has Quad-Curved Display

Apple is testing an iPhone 19 Pro with a display that curves around all four edges of the device, a leaker out of China has claimed. According to Weibo-based Digital Chat Station, the 2027-generation Pro device, currently at the evaluation stage, has a hole-punch cutout in the display for the front-facing camera, but Face ID is completely hidden under the panel.

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May 21 • 7:32 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
There's a hidden 'third eye' buried in your skull – and scientists think they've finally worked out why | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Far from a spiritual metaphor, a new theory is shedding light on the bizarre evolutionary quirks that gave us a hidden third eye

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May 19 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
The most powerful climate phenomenon on record could hit the US in 2026, experts warn | BBC Science Focus Magazine

The world’s most powerful climate phenomenon El Niño is returning – and this time, it may be arriving in record-breaking form.

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May 18 • 1:30 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
AASHTO Journal - Maryland DOT Issues More Purple Line Business Grants

The Maryland Department of Transportation recently issued $600,000 in new grants to support operations at 60 small businesses impacted by the construction of the Purple Line light rail line. [Above photo by the Maryland DOT] The Purple Line Small Business Grant Program distributes funds in three rounds each year. Those grant awards – which vary […]

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May 15 • 11:58 AM EDT • Business • aashtojournal.transportation.org
20th Anniversary iPhone's Curved Display to Improve a Year Later

Apple is already planning a second version of the "four-edge bending" display that is rumored to debut on next year's 20th-anniversary iPhone, claims a new report out of Korea. For the 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is said to be introducing a display that curves down around all four edges of the device for a borderless visual experience.

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May 14 • 6:24 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Why humans simply aren’t built for strict monogamy | BBC Science Focus Magazine

This is what science actually says about humans’ capacity for commitment

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May 12 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
iOS 26.5 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.5

Apple released iOS 26.5 after a few months of beta testing, and while it doesn't have the Siri features we were hoping for since those are being held until iOS 27, there are a handful of useful changes worth knowing about.

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May 11 • 8:09 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Governor Moore Installs Final Rail of the Purple Line, Visits Small Business During “Delivering for Maryland” Tour in Montgomery County

Governor Wes Moore today made the third stop on his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Montgomery County.

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May 7 • 7:53 PM EDT • Business • governor.maryland.gov
A simple dietary change could lower your blood pressure risk by 30%, study suggests | BBC Science Focus Magazine

An estimated 1.4 billion adults worldwide have high blood pressure, putting them at risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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May 7 • 6:30 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Apple Says iOS 26.5 Adds Three New Features to Your iPhone

iOS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. As discovered during beta testing, iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. Apple says this security upgrade is limited to supported carriers around the world and will continue to roll out.

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May 5 • 10:36 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
If Claude Code is going away for Pro users, I can't recommend Claude anymore

This one hurts to write.

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May 3 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • xda-developers.com
The weird rise of people who are their own twin | BBC Science Focus Magazine

A condition that leaves people with two sets of DNA may be on the rise – and it’s posing thorny questions for families and forensic science.

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May 3 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Mars will tear its own moon apart. Now scientists think it could be sooner – and more destructive – than expected | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

New modelling suggests the Martian moon Phobos’s demise could be earlier – and much more dramatic – than we expected

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May 3 • 10:16 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
I use these Gemini Scheduled actions to automate my week like a pro

Set it and forget it

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May 3 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
The 5 most top-secret places governments and scientists have locked away | BBC Science Focus Magazine

From sites housing deadly materials to the locations of precious artefacts, here's the science behind some of Earth's most restricted areas

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May 2 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Purple Row After Dark: April Players of the Month

Who have been the best players for the Rockies this month?

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Apr 30 • 10:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Inseego to acquire Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access business to create a global wireless broadband leader

· The acquisition is expected to approximately double Inseego’s revenue and strengthen it as a global leader in wireless broadband across fixed wireless and mobile connectivity, with a broader portfolio for carriers, enterprises, and consumers.· The two companies plan to collaborate on joint go-to-market and innovation initiative...

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Apr 30 • 6:37 AM EDT • Business • nokia.com
The US coastline is heading for an ocean disaster even faster than we thought, study suggests | BBC Science Focus Magazine

New research suggests the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could weaken by half this century with wide ranging consequences for weather, food and sea levels across the world

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Apr 29 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Specialized claims new Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC bike you can buy

Refined suspension, reduced friction and a claimed class-leading frame weight headline the latest evolution of Specialized’s XC race bike

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Apr 28 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • bikeradar.com
20th Anniversary iPhone's 'Liquid Glass' Display to Make Bezels Vanish

Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will use a new type of curved screen technology that more effectively hides the display bezels from the user's line of sight for a purer viewing experience, claims a Chinese leaker. Apple is reportedly planning a radical redesign for the 20th-anniversary iPhone that could feature a display that curves around all four edges of the device.

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Apr 28 • 6:39 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
This Week in Science: Giant Octopuses, a Promising Cancer Vaccine, And More!

Our weekly science news roundup.

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Apr 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
20th Anniversary iPhone to Feature Custom 'Micro-Curved' OLED Panel

For its 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is tapping Samsung to produce a custom micro-curved OLED display that is brighter and thinner than existing panels, according to new supply chain information out of China. Apple is reportedly considering a radical redesign for the 20th-anniversary iPhone that could feature a completely bezel-less display that curves around all four edges of the device.

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Apr 24 • 6:34 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
New issue: Mirrorlife | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Mirror life could end all life on Earth. That sounds dramatic, but senior biologists have raised the alarm about experiments happening all around the world. It sounds like something in a Doctor Who plot, but no – mirror life is a real possibility. So why do scientists want to create something that’s potentially apocalyptic? Well, it could also have huge benefits (think back to splitting the atom). The first thing to say, however, is that mirror organisms are still a little way away yet – but only decades, not centuries. So far, scientists have only made mirror molecules, one of life’s building blocks. What for? Life works because its building blocks fit together. Imagine drilling a screw into a piece of wood. The screw cuts a hole with a thread that snugly matches its own. If, for some reason, the Doctor showed up and handed you a mirror version of the screw, its thread would be in reverse. It wouldn’t twist into the hole you’d just made as the threads wouldn’t match. That said, the mirror screw would still work; you’d just have to create a mirror hole for it. Mirror molecules, including DNA, work a bit like that. They follow the same principles as the biology around us, but they’re entirely incompatible with traditional biological functions. In medical terms, this means they’re effectively invisible to your body’s systems. Our biology doesn’t have the tools to recognise these molecules and break them apart. And if someone took these mirror molecules and put them together to make a cell and then an organism… you’d have mirror life. But we don't have any way of breaking it down. If it escaped the lab, we’d just have to hope it didn’t have an appetite.

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Apr 23 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Dana Perino’s new novel blends romance, politics and humor

Fox News co-anchor Dana Perino discusses her new novel, ‘Purple State,’ with ‘The Five’ co-hosts.

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Apr 20 • 6:31 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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NASA shuts off another Voyager science instrument to save power. The spacecraft is now 15 billion miles from Earth | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

NASA shuts off Voyager 1's Low-energy Charged Particles experiment, which has been operating since Voyager 1 launched in 1977.

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Apr 20 • 7:49 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
Top 10 most dangerous animals in the world | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Which animal kills the most humans in a year? From dogs to mosquitos, here are the top 10 most deadly creatures on Earth.

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Apr 15 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Voters ousted 3 politicians in Portland’s most purple county. Now they want comebacks

A record 14 candidates are vying for 3 seats in Clackamas County.

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Apr 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • oregonlive.com
Apple Releases Second iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and watchOS 26.5 Public Betas

Apple today provided public beta testers with the second releases of upcoming iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a day after Apple provided the betas to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section of the Settings app on each device.

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Apr 14 • 1:06 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iPhone 18 Pro Deep Red Color Likely as Android Rivals Prep Same Shade

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is very likely to come in a new deep red color, claims a Chinese leaker, because the color is already being prototyped by Android phone makers. In February, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Rumors of purple and brown finishes have also circulated, but Gurman believes those are just variants of the same red idea.

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Apr 13 • 6:22 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
We’re losing 338 spoken words every day | BBC Science Focus Magazine

We've been nattering less and less each year since 2005, according to research on more than 2,000 people across three continents

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Apr 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
How Sheng Wang finds 'Purple' comedy in a stuck drawer and a toothbrush choice

Comedian Sheng Wang discusses how his second special "Purple" represents a major evolution from his 2022 debut, reflecting his growth from intimate clubs to touring major theaters nationwide.

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Apr 10 • 2:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple's visit to her office

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short and happy break Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer | K-DAWN

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Apr 10 • 6:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
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Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple's visit to her office

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short and happy break Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer | KMBZ

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Comedians Roast Trump’s Delusional Belief That He’s Healthy

David Spade, Dana Carvey, and Tim Dillon questioned Trump’s energy despite his “purple legs and purple hands.”

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Apr 9 • 1:06 PM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
Scientists thought there was a black hole at the centre of our Galaxy. It turns out it may be something even stranger | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Could Sagittarius A* at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy be not a black hole, but dark matter instead? A new study suggests so.

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Apr 9 • 1:13 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
Responding to impeachment calls, Rick Scott likens Donald Trump to Abraham Lincoln, FDR, Harry Truman

'Democrats are insane.'

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Apr 8 • 3:05 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Motorola’s next Razr Ultra leaks in wood-grain and purple-blue colors, and I can’t wait [Gallery]

Motorola is gearing up for its next Razr launch, with new Razr Ultra renders surfacing this week to spoil the...

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Apr 8 • 10:35 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Apple's New M5 MacBook Air Hits $949 Record Low Price on Amazon

Amazon has introduced a few new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air this week, with up to $150 off these notebooks. We started tracking these deals over the weekend, and the selection of color options at best-ever prices has only expanded since then. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Apr 8 • 9:46 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple very cautious about iPhone Ultra sales; Samsung wins concession

A new report suggests Apple is being extremely cautious in its expectations of demand for its most expensive ever smartphone,...

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Apr 8 • 8:52 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Trump’s Easter Egg Roll Appearance Raises Fresh Health Questions

He’s alive—and his hand is more purple than ever.

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Apr 6 • 2:01 PM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
A biblical megaflood could hit the US at any moment. And that’s only the beginning | BBC Science Focus Magazine

A flood, the scale of which has not been seen in centuries, is coming, scientists say. Can we prepare before it hits?

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Apr 6 • 12:30 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro Hits All-Time Low Prices on Amazon With Up to $199 Off

Amazon is offering a few all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $199 off select models without the need of a membership or clipping a coupon. These deals join Amazon's discounts on the M5 MacBook Air from over the weekend, which are seeing up to $200 in savings. MacBook Pro Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Apr 6 • 10:30 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
The inside scoop of UWW-TV sports

Sports coverage has never been limited to one format. It varies from written recaps to watching highlights or listening on the radio. Providing these services is important for engagement within a community, and it has been proven with Whitewater being an example of growth and connection through sports. Students and locals can tune into media...

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Apr 6 • 1:01 AM EDT • Sports • royalpurplenews.com
Schematic Diagram of Semiartificial Photosynthesis

A semiartificial photosynthesis system composed of photocatalysts (purple), electron mediators (red), and biocatalysts (green) works together to convert carbon dioxide into useful substances using sunlight.

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Apr 5 • 10:12 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
This exploding star was spotted doing something weird. Now scientists think it might have solved a key cosmic theory | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

New evidence proves these magnetic monsters are the secret engines behind the Universe’s biggest explosions

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Apr 4 • 7:21 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
Get AirPods Max 2 on Sale for Launch Day

Apple's new AirPods Max 2 launch today, and Amazon is one of the only retailers offering any sort of discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight color option for $529.00 on Amazon, down from $549.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Apr 1 • 9:46 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Studio Display 2022 vs. Studio Display 2026 Buyer's Guide

Apple updated the Studio Display earlier this month, four years after the original launched. Here's how it compares to the original model. The new model keeps the same $1,599 starting price, 27-inch 5K panel, and overall design, but brings a handful of small internal improvements: a newer chip, upgraded Thunderbolt connectivity, Desk View camera support, and improved bass. The display itself, a 60Hz LCD panel with 600 nits of brightness, is unchanged.

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Mar 31 • 11:45 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iPhone Fold is ‘no doubt’ coming later than iPhone 18 Pro, says Gurman

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said today there is “no doubt” the iPhone Fold will ship a bit later than the iPhone 18 Pro.

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Mar 26 • 2:09 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
There's no such thing as a shark, suggest scientists | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Analysis of shark DNA has thrown a wrench into our understanding of these sharp-toothed predators and their evolutionary history

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Mar 25 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Apache Junction dog groomer’s mobile business destroyed in hit-and-run crash

Surveillance video shows a pickup truck crashing into Purple Pup Salon early Sunday morning, pushing the trailer back and causing extensive damage before the driver took off.

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Mar 24 • 8:49 PM EDT • Business • azfamily.com
5 seriously strange ways wildlife is changing inside Chernobyl | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Forty years after the reactor explosion, the wildlife around Chernobyl has recovered in strange and unexpected ways.

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Mar 24 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Purple Demonstration Reveals Critical Security Gaps and Invisible Threats in Standard Business WiFi

Manchester, LANCS, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple, the global leader in guest WiFi, has issued a call for heightened digital caution ...

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Mar 23 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Teleporting across the Solar System? These are the most horrific places near Earth you could re-materialise | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

From volcanic moons to stormy gas giants, these are the worst places you could possibly teleport to in our Solar System.

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Mar 21 • 12:10 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
Stone Science: Behind the scenes with the Rockies manager of performance science

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, March 20, 2026

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Mar 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • purplerow.com