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Stars Celebrate Birthdays on July 11

July 11, 2026

On July 11, a wave of celebrities mark another year. The day sees a mix of actors, musicians and other public figures who all share the same birthday date. Among them is actress Sela Ward, now 70, who has earned several Emmy Awards throughout her career. Rocker Richie Sambora turns 67 and once

entertainment

Big‑Name Guests Show Up at Swift and Kelce’s Madison Square Garden Wedding

July 4, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 3, a venue that already buzzed with celebrity presence. The couple, both 36, chose a semi‑exclusive gathering that brought together close friends and teammates from the Kansas City Chiefs. Rumors circulated

opinion

Future of Alaska’s Science Stars Hinges on Federal Funds

July 1, 2026

Alaska’s science students often get their start in research through unexpected chances. One professor recalls learning astronomy not from fancy labs but from a small Texas college’s radio telescope project. This tool, funded by the National Science Foundation, wasn’t just a piece of equipment—it ope

politics

Shifting Britain: Burnham’s Plan to Move Power Out of London

June 29, 2026

Andy Burnham, the Labour figure most likely to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister, is set to reveal his agenda on Monday. He aims to redraw the country’s political map by moving decision‑making authority from London to regional hubs. Burnham, who re‑entered Parliament after winning

finance

What the latest Supreme Court decision might mean for the Fed under Warsh

June 28, 2026

A surprise legal fight about whether a Fed governor can be fired is landing right as Kevin Warsh starts his first months at the top of the U. S. central bank. The Supreme Court could rule any day now on whether President Trump had the power to push out Lisa Cook last summer over something she wrote

politics

Australia Faces Rising Security Challenges

June 25, 2026

Australia’s security situation is getting tougher, warns the head of its spy agency. He says threats come from many places: strict governments, hackers, and hate groups that target Jewish people. The official notes that the country’s terrorism level is still called “probable, ” but this label

sports

Penn State Players Bring Cheer to Children’s Hospital

June 25, 2026

The football squad from Penn State traveled once again from State College to the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Derry Township. This visit is part of a yearly tradition that started when the former coach was in charge. Now, with Matt Campbell at the helm for his first season, the team wanted

politics

Big energy moves: loans, oil, and legal fights

June 24, 2026

The U. S. government just set aside $17. 5 billion to build ten new nuclear reactors by 2030. That’s enough power for a city like San Francisco at its busiest moment. The money won’t go straight to power companies. Instead, it will pay for parts that take years to make, like reactor vessels and stea

health

Cost‑Smart Paths for PCOS Fertility

June 23, 2026

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often face challenges getting pregnant. Fertility clinics have several options, but which one saves money while still helping? One promising route is “in‑vitro maturation” (IVM), where eggs are matured outside the body before fertilisation. Clinics th

politics

Potential Shakeup of Special Education Programs

June 21, 2026

A Senate committee is looking at a July vote that could stop the Trump administration from moving key special‑education duties to the Health and Human Services Department. The move would bring those programs under the control of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who heads HHS. Disability advocates are worrie