Penn State researchers have proposed that the fury of a lightning bolt can be tamed, shrunk, and triggered on a lab bench inside a piece of acrylic no bigger than a deck of cards.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Nance proposed bringing the story of rampant fraud to a handpicked journalist, who would interview a suspect cooperating with police, a retailer and someone whose identity had been stolen for the scam.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
The day after Anne’s execution, Henry VIII became betrothed to his mistress, Jane Seymour.
Last month, an agentic AI assistant called OpenClaw that promised to manage your calendar, check you in for flights, respond to emails, and organize your files went viral.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
Paxton has promised to cut taxes and curb spending to bring down the nation’s debt.
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From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Provost has pledged to use those lessons learned, with labor unions awaiting details as to whether this will have implications for jobs in France.
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Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Following the announcement, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard pledged its allegiance to Mojtaba, who has close ties to the powerful military wing.
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