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School Choice Sparks Debate Over Florida’s Public Schools

July 16, 2026

Gwen Graham, who once served in Congress and now partners with gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, stepped onto a stage in Tallahassee to voice concerns about Florida’s education system. The event, hosted by the progressive group Leon County Indivisible, marked one of her early appearances on the n

politics

Blanche’s Role in the Justice Department: A Question of Loyalty and Law

July 16, 2026

The U. S. attorney general is meant to protect the public’s legal interests, yet some argue that Todd Blanche has put his allegiance to President Trump above this duty. Blanche, who stepped in as acting attorney general after Pam Bondi’s resignation, has been accused of advancing the president’s

entertainment

Retro Roadside Stays on Route 66

July 12, 2026

In the early days of America’s famous highway, families built small motels that lit up the night with neon signs. Those roadside hotels were more than places to sleep; they became landmarks for travelers heading west. Some still welcome guests today, while others live only in old photographs and sto

lifestyle

When Good Parties Go Wrong

July 5, 2026

Ever been stuck at a party where one guest won’t stop talking about the same heavy topic? That’s the dilemma some hosts face when a friend turns every gathering into a political debate. The problem isn’t that politics exist—it’s that not everyone wants to discuss them while trying to enjoy a slice o

politics

Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Dismissing Copyright Chief

July 1, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has decided not to allow President Trump to fire the nation's top copyright officer, keeping Shira Perlmutter in her role for now. This move comes amid a series of disputes where the president has tried to remove federal officials he disagrees with. The court’s brief ruling s

sports

How Lautaro Martinez’s roots shaped his journey to football stardom

June 29, 2026

Lautaro Martínez grew up in Bahía Blanca, a city in Argentina known more for basketball than football. Yet he chose the beautiful game as his path to greatness. His family wasn’t wealthy—they moved in with friends for a time to save money—but his father, a former professional footballer, passed down

science

What happened in Venezuela’s quakes? The science behind the shaking

June 26, 2026

Venezuela woke up to a rare seismic event last week when two powerful tremors rattled the country within seconds of each other. The first jolt measured 7. 2 on the magnitude scale, followed closely by a stronger 7. 5 quake just 39 seconds later. Normally, aftershocks are weaker than the initial quak

entertainment

Disney Springs Holiday Fun Returns in 2026

June 25, 2026

Disney Springs is getting ready for the holiday season with a mix of familiar and new attractions. The Christmas Tree Stroll will feature trees that celebrate Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars characters. Guests can grab a free map and sticker sheet to spot each tree, then trade the map for a small prize

environment

Smoke clouds Colorado mountains as western wildfires spread rapidly

June 25, 2026

The Colorado mountains are currently covered in a thick layer of smoke, mainly drifting from large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada. These fires have grown quickly due to ongoing drought and consistently hot, dry weather across the western United States. While most of the smoke comes from distan

politics

Can teaching beliefs become a crime? A story about free will and government power

June 24, 2026

Not every unusual idea leads to legal trouble—but what happens when a business around an odd practice becomes the center of a controversial court case? In 2023, a sexual wellness company called OneTaste found itself facing serious charges not because of violence or fraud, but because prosecutors arg