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Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

politics

Napanee Adds New Rules for Camps After Park Mix‑Up

July 16, 2026

A mistake at Lions Park made the town of Greater Napanee realize it needs a clearer plan for reviewing camp maps. The error involved a map that didn’t match the actual layout of the park, causing confusion for visitors. Because of this, officials decided to formalise how they check and approve

health

Building Prevention Into Everyday Care in the Southeast

July 16, 2026

In late April 2025, a gathering at Emory University sparked new ideas for stopping chronic illnesses before they start. The meeting highlighted three main moves that could change how health services work across the Southeast. First, care teams should grow to include people who know their communitie

politics

New York Puts a One‑Year Pause on Big Data Centers

July 14, 2026

The state is about to halt the building of massive data centers for a full year. This pause means no new permits will be approved for facilities that use fifty megawatts or more of power. The move places New York first in the country to take this step and sparks a wider debate about how tech g

science

Wildfire Trail Tracker: A New Tool for Understanding Fire Spread

July 14, 2026

The latest resource gives scientists and land managers a clear view of how wildfires move across the western United States from 2020 to 2024. It pulls together high‑resolution shapes that show the edges of fires as they grow, taken from a fleet of infrared‑capable aircraft. These planes only fly whe

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'From Santo Domingo to the Majors: The Journey of Junior Caminero'

July 14, 2026

'Junior Caminero grew up in the lively streets of Santo Domingo, where baseball is more than a game—it’s a way of life. From an early age he chased the ball in local parks and watched legends like Pedro Martínez and David Ortiz play, dreaming of a similar path. He skipped traditional schooling aft

art

The Art of Choosing Your Own Path

July 14, 2026

A woman from Atlanta made a bold move to Baton Rouge, swapping a steady banking job for a life in painting. She says her faith guided the leap, even though it felt scary at first. After leaving a well‑paid career, she settled in north Baton Rouge with her photographer husband. Their house now dou

sports

Coach Witten’s Stage Surprise Sparks Fan Debate

July 12, 2026

Jason Witten, the former Tennessee tight end who now coaches Oklahoma’s tight ends, stirred a mix of cheers and complaints when he joined the band onstage at a Luke Combs concert in Norman, Oklahoma, on May 9. The event took place at the Gaylord Family‑Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and featured a group

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Gable Steveson: A New Look at the Wrestler’s Roots and Rise

July 12, 2026

Gable Steveson is a rising star in the world of combat sports, and his recent win over Hugo Lezama in Mexico Fight League 3 gave him a flawless record of 3‑0 as a professional fighter. This victory keeps his name in the headlines and sparks interest in who he is beyond the ring. He was born on May

art

Art Show Shut Down Over Politics

July 12, 2026

A new art show was set up at the University of North Texas in Denton, a city north of Dallas. The artist, born in Mexico and raised in Texas, wanted to talk about Latino life. The campus already had many Hispanic students, so the idea seemed fitting. The exhibit was called “Neither From Here Nor Fr