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School Board Move Sparks Legal Battle Over Meeting Space

July 16, 2026

A former member of Belleville’s school board has filed a lawsuit claiming that the board broke state law by moving a key meeting to an unsuitable venue. The dispute began when the district sent out almost 200 notices cutting staff positions on May 11, a move that rattled the community and teachers.

health

Florida’s Leprosy Rising: A Quiet Health Alert

July 16, 2026

In recent months, Florida has seen a small but noticeable uptick in cases of Hansen’s disease, also called leprosy. 17 people have been confirmed as of mid‑July, a slight increase from the previous year when the state recorded 16 cases. The disease is still uncommon in the U. S. , but Florida now ac

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

technology

New frosted‑glass look now works on any Linux desktop

July 16, 2026

The latest update of the COSMIC desktop adds a cool frosted‑glass theme that can be used on any Linux distribution, not just the original Pop! OS. Users can find the new look in Settings under Desktop → Appearance, where a simple toggle lets them adjust how transparent and glossy the windows app

politics

House Democrats Split Over Aid to Israel as Views Shift

July 16, 2026

House lawmakers are at odds over whether the United States should keep sending money to Israel. The debate has pushed two top Democratic leaders into disagreement, showing how divided the party is on this issue. One side wants to stop all U. S. aid to Israel until the current government changes it

education

School District Faces Federal Probe Over Handling of Sexual Misconduct

July 16, 2026

The Cheltenham School District in Montgomery County is now under scrutiny by the U. S. Department of Education. The investigation follows a national effort to address how schools deal with sexual misconduct by teachers and staff. Twenty districts, including Cheltenham, were selected based on answers

art

A Sky‑High Canvas: Denver’s New Light‑Glowing Mountain Sculpture

July 16, 2026

In the heart of Denver, a gigantic art piece has finally taken shape over the city’s convention center after more than five years of planning. The work, called “Mountains and Rivers Without End, ” was created by California sculptor Cliff Garten and costs about $1. 8 million. It stretches 145 feet lo

opinion

Venice Biennale: The US Pavilion That Said Nothing

July 16, 2026

The Venice Biennale is a big art event held every two years. Countries bring their best artists to show what they stand for. The United States usually uses this chance to share its values. This time, the US artist was chosen by a new group. The usual experts from the National Endowment for the Arts

technology

Smartwatch Steal: CMF Watch Pro 2 Slashes to $39

July 16, 2026

The CMF Watch Pro 2 has just dropped its price on Amazon to $39, a steep cut from the original $69 retail mark. This new rate matches the Prime Day special and saves buyers about 43% or $30. The deal is striking because it turns a budget-friendly timepiece into a feature-packed companion. Its scree

science

Brain Surgery Inside: How Doctors Watch Brain Signals While Patients Sleep

July 16, 2026

"In surgeries to remove brain tumours, doctors aim for the biggest cut possible while keeping nerves safe. One way they check this is by looking at brain waves that travel between different parts of the brain. These waves, called cortico‑cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs), were first used when pat