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A Hollywood Star Says No to Politics

July 11, 2026

Patrick Dempsey, a well‑known actor and cancer advocate, has decided not to run for the U. S. Senate. In a recent opinion piece he explained that his current work at the Dempsey Center gives him more impact than a political career would. He added that he had briefly considered the idea, but ultimate

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Missoula County Stops Data Centers for a Year to Protect Health and Nature

July 11, 2026

Missoula County officials voted unanimously to pause the construction or expansion of data centers across the county for up to one year. The decision comes after concerns that these facilities could harm public health, water supplies, and local ecosystems. The temporary ban applies to all county ar

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Vikings Face New QB Showdown

July 11, 2026

The Minnesota team is deciding who will start at quarterback between J. J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. The decision matters because the Vikings struggled last season with their offense, and they want to avoid repeating that in 2025. Both men have something on the line: McCarthy wants to prove he belo

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Dixon's flower festival takes a hit from bad weather

July 5, 2026

The annual Petunia Festival in Dixon faced a weekend of disruptions as storms rolled in, forcing several changes to the planned events. The big highlight of Saturday—a ceremony to open a new pedestrian bridge called Petunia Crossing—got pushed to July 7. The popular Al Morrison All-Star games at Pag

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Campus Green Revolution: Native Plants Take Center Stage

July 4, 2026

Bellevue University has turned a once-unwanted weed wall into a thriving hillside garden that showcases the state’s own flora. The transformation began with a collaboration between campus staff and local horticulture specialists, who identified species that would thrive in the regional climate. Se

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Michigan Golf Trip: Weather, Wedges and Weekend Wins

July 3, 2026

The trip kicked off on a clear July morning that promised perfect golf conditions. A lightning strike paused play after 15 holes, but the group bounced back to hit a total of 166 rounds across seven days without a single drop of rain. The main destination was the Bear course in Traverse City, a J

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A New Space for Chinese Queer Art in San Francisco

June 25, 2026

The first museum that showcases queer art from China and its diaspora just opened in San Francisco’s Chinatown, a neighborhood known for its historic Chinese community. The building sits next to the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum and offers a single room filled with photographs, zines,

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Big Wave Dave: The Caddie Shaking Up Wyndham Clark's Game

June 20, 2026

Wyndham Clark's early 2026 season didn't go as planned. After missing three cuts in a row, he made a surprising change by swapping his longtime caddie. That decision led him to David Pelekoudas, nicknamed Big Wave Dave, a familiar face from his 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational rounds. But why the swi

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New Manga Adventure from a Gaming Icon

June 18, 2026

A fresh comic series called Azuki is set to launch, created by Arnold Tsang who once shaped the look of the popular game Overwatch. The story will first appear at Anime Expo in Los Angeles from July 2 to 5, where fans can read the opening chapter at Azuki Labs’ stand and watch Tsang draw live. After

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Power Needs a Plan: Why Maine Must Think Smart About Energy Storage

June 13, 2026

Maine's power system is facing a huge challenge. More people are using electric cars. Also, more homes are installing heat pumps. This means everyone needs way more electricity than before. To handle this growing demand, the state seriously needs bigger energy storage options. If Maine wants to use