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Duckworth Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation—joined U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and a bipartisan, bicameral group of Congressional colleagues in introducing the Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the four crewmembers of the historic Artemis II mission around the Moon. On April 1st, 2026, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian

Saint Mary's College Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

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NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The following students have been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester: Jerseyville, IL, 62052 - Addison Pranger To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary's, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. About Saint Mary's College Saint Mary's College, located in Notre Dame, IN, is recognized as both a visionar

Why 'Endless Summer' Still Resonates Far Beyond Beaches and Vacations

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“Endless summer” sounds carefree, but it is really a powerful idea about holding on to a feeling that life rarely lets stay still. The phrase shows up in songs, travel ads, fashion, films, and everyday talk. People use it to describe beach trips, youth, freedom, and even a certain state of mind. But “endless summer” is not just about warm days or ocean views. It points to something deeper: the wish to keep joy, possibility, and lightness from slipping away. That is why

Missouri could be on the hook for $150 million in food benefits due to error rate

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Missouri will be required to cover 10% of federal nutrition assistance starting in 2027 — roughly $150 million —  if it doesn’t improve the accuracy of benefit payments to low-income residents, according to data released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last July will […]
Steph Quinn

Why Music Often Feels More Powerful Outdoors

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A song can feel louder, warmer, and more memorable when it is heard under an open sky. The strange part is that the music itself may not be better. The same band, the same set list, and the same speakers can create a very different experience outdoors. That difference says a lot about how human attention, emotion, and social behavior work. More than just sound People often talk about outdoor music as if it is only about volume or atmosphere. But the appeal runs deeper. Music heard outside doe

June 29 in History: Globe Theatre Fire, Furman Ruling and the First iPhone

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On June 29, 1613, London’s Globe Theatre burned down during a performance of Shakespeare’s Henry VIII . At the time, the fire was a shocking loss for one of the most famous playhouses in England and a center of popular entertainment. A cannon effect used in the show apparently sent burning material onto the thatched roof, and the building was quickly destroyed. The event mattered then because the Globe was closely tied to the theatrical world of William Shakespeare and his company.

Police use of artificial intelligence grows as rules lag behind

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Hundreds of people fill a downtown street for a protest, waving signs and chanting as they march past businesses and government buildings. Overhead, a police drone records video of the crowd. Nearby traffic cameras and license plate readers capture faces, vehicles and movements along the route. With artificial intelligence, experts say, hours of footage can […]
Amanda Watford