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Louisiana’s Learning Leap: Gains and Gaps

July 11, 2026

The state has moved far from the bottom of education rankings. In 2026, 36% of students met or beat state expectations on the LEAP tests – the best rate ever recorded. Students from grades 3‑8 grew in math, science and social studies, while English scores stayed flat. High schoolers improved or he

crypto

Crypto Leaders Exit as Big Vote Looms

July 11, 2026

The crypto world saw two big names step down in quick succession. Paul Grewal, who had guided Coinbase through its public debut and a major showdown with the SEC, announced his departure on July 8, effective July 31. Hours later, Grayscale’s long‑time CFO Edward McGee said he would leave the firm, w

technology

Expanding the Future: A U. S. Plant Gets a Boost for Advanced Aerospace Materials

July 11, 2026

The company is adding more than a third of its production space at a Maryland factory, using millions of dollars to grow its U. S. manufacturing presence. This move is part of a larger strategy that keeps the company at the cutting edge of materials used in planes, cars and even space probes. By

politics

A Fresh Look at the Book and Essay of a Church Leader

July 11, 2026

President Dallin H. Oaks began writing the opening for his new book, “Learning the Great Fundamentals, ” on September 21 while he was still the first counselor in the First Presidency. Six days later, President Russell M. Nelson passed away and Oaks became the 18th president of The Church of Jesus C

health

Faith Leaders Share How Churches Can Fight Childhood Obesity in Hispanic Communities

July 11, 2026

A new study looks at how church leaders think about stopping obesity among Hispanic kids. The researchers talked to pastors and other faith figures in Arkansas, asking them how they could help families eat better. They used surveys first and then held longer chats with 30 leaders. The leaders said t

business

Living in the Worst Places of 2026

July 11, 2026

Companies that want employees back at their offices must first ask: “Where will people actually want to live? ” The answer is not simple, because many states score poorly on the key factors that make a place livable. A new study ranks all U. S. states on a 290‑point scale, and the “quality of life”

business

South Carolina Builds New U. S. Ammo Factory Backed by Pentagon

July 10, 2026

Alzchem Group AG, a German maker of a powerful propellant, has chosen Bushy Park near Goose Creek to set up its first U. S. plant under a plan to grow in the defense market. The new factory will produce nitroguanidine, a flash‑free explosive used in 155‑mm howitzer charges and also in airbags and fi

sports

Miami Leads the Pack in College Running Back Depth

July 10, 2026

The hype around summer football camps often paints a rosy picture, with every new player sounding like a future star and every team appearing full of talent. But the real test comes after the season starts, when injuries, slumps and depth chart changes reveal which squads truly have depth. A recent

crime

A Former Mormon Leader Faces Life in Prison for Child Abuse

July 10, 2026

Wade Christofferson, a 73‑year‑old former leader in the Mormon community, has pleaded guilty to molesting two children in Ohio. The case was heard in a federal court in Columbus, where the charges carry a minimum sentence of ten years and can extend to life. If he is released, a court order will req

crypto

Oil on the Blockchain: A New Kind of Digital Asset

July 9, 2026

A small crypto firm is trying to let anyone with a wallet own a barrel of oil. The idea is that oil suppliers will lock up crude and the company will issue a token that represents one barrel of West Texas Intermediate. Unlike most crypto projects, this token is backed by a real physical product inst