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There is something almost funny about this announcement if you know your pizza-restaurant history. Freddy Fazbear's Pizza is actually coming. A permanent Freddy Fazbear's Pizza is ...
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Apple quietly made this a pretty interesting desktop week. The new Mac mini with M6 is the everyday machine getting a serious upgrade. Apple says the new 2nm M6 brings up to 40% fa...
By Kevin Stewart | Star 13 Texas and Shine Daily It's been a rough few days for folks around Palo Pinto County. The Ross Fire has grown quickly, burning tens of thousands of acres ...
Dolly Parton: An Awesome Reflection By Kevin Stewart | Shine Daily Dolly Parton’s death has brought out something you don’t always see when a celebrity dies: people are talking abo...
BY Kevin Stewart For millions of Americans, Juneteenth is a day of cookouts, music, family reunions, and community celebrations. But behind the joy is a story that speaks to both f...
BY: Kevin Stewart If it feels like more companies are suddenly getting bigger while fewer names remain on the landscape, you're not imagining things. Across media, telecommunicatio...
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For a while, evenings felt like something to get through. Now they’re usable again. Take a walk. Sit outside. Eat somewhere with a patio. Do something simple that doesn’t involve s...
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Late spring has this weird motivational energy. It’s not intense like New Year’s. It’s quieter. But it’s there. start that small project explore a part of your city you’ve ignored ...
This is something I've been realizing as of late. How many Gen Z'ers reccent graduations and such have been pushing back on AI and Automation. I think that is fair especially when ...
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The Voting Rights Act was introduced to remove the Jim Crow Discrimination against black and brown people at the ballot box. History shows us that when you get rid of the minority ...
BY: Kevin Stewart Image via - NPR What a Weekend I should say, we still have an uneccessary war ongoing. Gas Prices are still very high, and groceries and food prices are also curr...
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Yes the Front Porch, something many of us admire. Before screentime we spent a lot of time there. Walking through certain neighborhoods lately and you’ll notice something small cha...
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Here's a cool find. I must say this year has been the year of Chuck E. Cheese's lost media and it's nice to get more history related things especially when it doesn't appear the co...
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It Breaks my heart that even though the company has a new CEO they have to resort this low. What is the purpose of giving the Entertainment Department and destroying the beloved bo...
By: Kevin Stewart It is the Spring Storm Season meaning it gets a bit roudy and stormy in the Plains. It is typical weather but this week has already been active with strong winds,...
There are layoffs—and then there are moments that feel like something deeper has been broken. What happened at WRTV following its sale from E. W. Scripps Company to Circle City Bro...
There are moments in media that don’t feel dramatic at first. No breaking banners. No urgent push alerts. Just a quiet shift in ownership, a restructuring memo, a few overlapping m...
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For decades, most cities have followed the same rhythm: busy during the day, quieter at night. Offices close, public transit slows, and entire districts effectively shut down until...
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If you had to choose one shift that will define everyday life over the next decade, what would it be? Will it be: how we work how we use technology how we live in cities or somethi...
There’s a noticeable shift happening in how people spend time online, but it isn’t being talked about as much as you might expect. Many users—especially younger ones—are quietly mo...
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For decades, the idea of superheroes has lived in fiction—characters like Iron Man building advanced suits, or Batman relying on intelligence, training, and cutting-edge tools rath...
On this St. Patricks day, gas prices are moving up again across the United States, and this time the cause isn’t seasonal demand or routine market shifts. It’s geopolitical. Over t...
For years, technology promised flexibility in how people work. Email, messaging platforms, and remote access made it possible to work from almost anywhere. That flexibility has del...
There was a time when new technology felt highly visible. Devices were introduced, people learned how to use them, and adoption was easy to track. Today, some of the most significa...
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Every generation experiences a moment when the technologies, cultural norms, and institutions around them begin to change more quickly than expected. Looking ahead to the next ten ...
Over the past twenty years, the nationalization of media has transformed how people receive information. Large national stories dominate headlines, while coverage of local communit...
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Some games never get old. Examples many players love include: • Minecraft • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild • Grand Theft Auto V 💬 Question What game could you play for the...
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The music industry is constantly evolving. From streaming platforms to independent releases, artists have more paths than ever. 💬 Discussion What’s the most important advice for ne...
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Everyone debates the “best food,” but underrated dishes are more interesting. Maybe it’s a street food, a regional dish, or something simple people overlook. 💬 Share What food dese...
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Many people say school prepared them academically but not always for everyday life. Examples people often mention: • personal finance • entrepreneurship • communication skills • di...
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Sometimes the most important news stories get buried under bigger headlines. 💬 Prompt Share a story you think deserves more attention.
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Everyone has that one track they never skip. Maybe it's a classic or something brand new. 💬 Share Drop a song that you think will still sound amazing 20 years from now.
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Whether you're a: • writer • designer • video creator • musician • developer Creating something new takes work and persistence. 💬 Prompt What’s the biggest challenge you face when ...
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Every neighborhood has its own culture. Maybe it’s: • local festivals • supportive neighbors • great parks • small businesses • community events 💬 Prompt Tell us something positive...
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Here’s a thought experiment. Imagine an entire community agreeing to go offline for 24 hours. No social media. No streaming. No endless notifications. What would happen? Some peopl...
Most people know what a bucket list is — a list of things you want to do before you die. But a new idea is spreading online called the reverse bucket list. Instead of listing what ...
For years, scientists believed octopuses were mostly solitary animals. But a surprising discovery off the coast of California changed that assumption. Researchers found a large gat...
For generations, American politics has largely revolved around a two-party system dominated by the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Every election cycle, the message to v...
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Imagine a brand-new society starting today. No inherited systems. No existing institutions. Just people deciding how things should work. What would you keep? What would you change?...
When people imagine life beyond Earth, they often picture distant planets orbiting faraway stars. But some scientists believe the best chance of finding life may be much closer — i...
For decades, sociologists have talked about the importance of the “third place.” The concept was popularized by urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who described third places as socia...
Yesterday's primary elections across key states have delivered both expected outcomes and surprising upsets. These races will help shape the general election matchups this November...
Apple Unveils the MacBook Neo: A New Era of Accessible Macs Today, Apple Inc. unveiled its latest hardware innovation: the MacBook Neo, a budget-friendly Mac laptop designed to ope...
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Engineers have developed experimental building materials that mimic how the human body regulates temperature. These new materials: Absorb heat during peak temperatures Release stor...
In a digital-first world, something unexpected is happening: People are intentionally paying to disconnect. Across cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and London, curated “offl...
Researchers are making progress on therapies that don’t just treat allergy symptoms — but potentially retrain the immune system itself. Instead of simply blocking histamines (like ...
Today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, voters in key states are heading to the polls for primary elections that will shape the November general election landscape. Across states including ...
It's Now March! That means for parts of the United States attention turns to Spring Storms. Severe weather outlooks have been issued by the SP for parts of the Central and Southern...
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Apple also refreshed its desktop displays with two new models aimed at creative professionals and power users. 🖥️ Studio Display — Refined Classic The new Studio Display retains: A ...
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Apple Inc. continued its Spring 2026 launch streak on March 3, unveiling major updates to its Mac lineup for professionals and everyday users. 🔥 New MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 ...
Imagine this: Not a collapse. Not a revolution. But a reset. A moment where humanity collectively asked: “If we could rebuild society intentionally — what would we keep, and what w...
There used to be a script. Graduate. Get a job. Marry. Buy a house. Have kids. Retire. Not everyone followed it — but it existed as a cultural baseline. Now? Timelines are fragment...
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Alright, Apple just kicked off Spring 2026 with the iPhone 17e and the iPad M4, and it feels like this launch might be bigger than it looks at first glance. Let’s break this down. ...
Look around your life. How many things do you actually own? Music? Streamed. Movies? Streamed. Software? Subscribed. Games? Cloud-based. Books? Digital licenses. Storage? Rented. W...
There was a time when not knowing was normal. You didn’t instantly know: An actor’s full biography A CEO’s net worth The ending of a show The backstory of a rumor The real-time upd...
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Not data. Not compute power. Attention. Every platform is fighting for it. Shorter videos. Faster hooks. More notifications. At what point does optimization for engagement start de...
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Serious question: If AI handles logistics, algorithms fill micro-moments, and immersive tech eliminates idle time… what happens to boredom? Boredom used to fuel creativity, reflect...
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Okay I know this gets brought up every few months, but after seeing more locations phase out legacy stages, I have to ask: Is a real PTT/SPP-style revival actually off the table? N...
For decades, scientists believed the adult brain was largely fixed. Then research into neuroplasticity changed everything. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to reorgani...
Not oil. Not lithium. Sand. It sounds ridiculous at first — beaches look endless. Deserts stretch for miles. How could sand be scarce? Here’s the part most people don’t know: Not a...
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Okay, this might be hyper-specific, but I’ve been thinking about how different Chuck E. Cheese feels now compared to the older eras. Not just “I miss being a kid” nostalgia. I mean...
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There was a time when hobbies were just hobbies. You painted because you enjoyed it. You cooked because it relaxed you. You played music for the joy of it. Now? The first question ...
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Somewhere along the way, companies started calling themselves “family.” It sounds warm. Supportive. Loyal. But work is not family. And pretending it is creates confusion. Families ...
For a decade, hustle culture dominated. Sleep less. Work more. Outperform everyone. Turn hobbies into income. Monetize your downtime. Being busy became a badge of honor. But someth...
We celebrate the “self-made” founder. The “self-made” millionaire. The “self-made” disruptor. The narrative is clean: One person. One vision. Pure grind. Total independence. But wh...
Modern American medicine did not develop in a vacuum. Some of its foundations were built through the exploitation of Black bodies — often without consent. One of the most reference...
When people think of Black history in America, they often think of oppression. What’s talked about less? Black autonomy. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, formerly enslaved people...
There used to be empty space in the day. Waiting in line. Sitting on a bus. Staring out a window. Lying on the floor doing absolutely nothing. Now? The second a pause appears, a ha...
Success used to be loud. Corner offices. Luxury cars. Public promotions. Title inflation. Now? The signals are changing. High performers are quietly prioritizing: Autonomy over sta...
Over the past decade, loneliness has quietly become one of the defining emotional conditions of modern life. Surveys across the U.S. show increasing numbers of adults reporting tha...
Have you noticed how often people say, “Things felt better back then”? Old music resurges. Early 2000s fashion returns. Vintage tech gets romanticized. Childhood cartoons trend aga...
For years, productivity meant optimization. Morning routines. Cold plunges. Color-coded calendars. Side hustles stacked on side hustles. But something is shifting. More people are ...
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Alright Shine community — roll call. What’s the top story in your town or state this week? Not national headlines. Not cable news drama. What’s happening locally where you live? Is...
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Every neighborhood has one. The mysterious one. The loud one. The “why are you like this” one. So let’s hear it. What’s the strangest, funniest, or most unexplainable thing a neigh...
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Be honest. What anime: Broke you Changed your personality for a week Made you question life at 2am Or had you staring at the ceiling after the finale No spoilers (or at least warn ...
We optimized for information. More news. More threads. More hot takes. More podcasts at 1.5x speed. But lately, something interesting is happening: People are choosing to consume l...
A few years ago, the internet was obsessed with one idea: Be the main character. Romanticize your life. Walk like the camera is on you. Narrate your comeback arc. And honestly? It ...
After years of digital acceleration, something interesting is happening. People are going back outside. Book clubs are full again. Run clubs are everywhere. Community events are se...
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Okay Shine community, I need to ask. What’s the ONE song you keep replaying right now? Not your all-time favorite. Not the “cool” answer. The one you’ve played 17 times this week f...
Scroll through social media and you’ll notice something subtle but powerful. People are posting: Morning coffee in silence Sunlight through a bedroom window Grocery runs Evening wa...
For years, the advice was simple: specialize. Pick one thing. Go deep. Become the expert. But the internet has quietly shifted the rules. Today, some of the most adaptable and succ...
For a long time, status online meant more: More followers. More posts. More notifications. More constant presence. Now something different is happening. High performers, creatives,...
What happens when people work four days instead of five? Multiple companies around the world have already tested it — and the results are surprisingly consistent: Productivity does...
For decades, scientists believed memory worked like a filing cabinet. You store it. You retrieve it. It stays the same. But new research suggests something far more fascinating: Ev...
For years, ambition meant volume. Hustle culture. 5am wakeups. Public wins. Personal brands built like skyscrapers. But something has shifted. Across workplaces, universities, and ...
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