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VR Helps Ease Pain When Chest Drains Are Removed

July 5, 2026

Virtual reality has been used in many medical settings to distract patients, but its impact on the pain and worry felt when doctors pull out chest drains after heart surgery is still being tested. In a recent study, researchers set up a controlled experiment to see whether wearing a VR headset could

crypto

Crypto’s Big Shift: From Bedroom Labs to Banking Rules

July 5, 2026

In the early days, a few coders could spin up a token and attract thousands of buyers with just a web page and a whitepaper. The costs were low, regulators barely noticed, and the market was full of wild experiments. Fast forward to 2026, and a crypto business that wants to serve people in the US, E

health

Game Boosts ER Doctors’ Choices for Older Patients

July 5, 2026

A study from the University of Pittsburgh shows that a mobile game called “Night Shift” can help emergency‑room doctors decide faster and more accurately about older patients who have been badly hurt. The game was built by Dr. Deepika Mohan, a surgeon at Pittsburgh, and made with Schell Games. I

education

Kids Design Bottles, Golfers Play for Forests

July 5, 2026

St. Charles students are invited to draw or create a digital design for reusable water bottles that will be handed out at the local Scarecrow Weekend festival. The community group plans to give away 1, 600 bottles, each featuring the winning artwork, between October 9 and 11. Students can download a

entertainment

Big Sparks and Big Fun: NYC’s 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks

July 5, 2026

The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday, and New York City has planned a dazzling fireworks display to mark the occasion. On July 4th, 2026, more than 85, 000 fireworks will light up the skies above both the Hudson and East Rivers. A laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge will add extra spa

opinion

Bringing Back Public Chat on News Stories

July 5, 2026

A major news organization has quietly turned on discussion features for politics and government stories after years of experimenting with sports chats. They waited ten days to make sure their automated filters could block harmful comments. The move mirrors broader efforts in media to revive public f

sports

Time for a Panthers Uniform Makeover?

July 5, 2026

The Carolina Panthers have worn the same basic look for nearly three decades. Home games bring black jerseys with white pants, while road games swap the jersey color but keep the same grey pants. A pale blue stripe on the shoulders has remained the only real detail through seasons of play. In 2002 t

politics

New York City's latest school hire sparks debate

July 5, 2026

Christine Marinoni is stepping into a $203, 500 role in New York City's education department, leading family outreach efforts. Her background includes years of advocacy, but her appointment has people asking questions. Marinoni previously worked in city government under former Mayor Bill de Blasio.

politics

Restoring Washington: A closer look at Trump’s infrastructure push in the capital

July 5, 2026

Officials are calling it a cleanup effort—but some wonder who really benefits. Over the last few years, $14. 7 million helped refresh the Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pool, while $250 million went toward reviving the Kennedy Center. Then there’s the $400 million plan for a White House ballroom. The

weather

Summer storms spoil holidays and reveal risks of outdoor fun

July 5, 2026

Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva turned deadly during a July storm when a family boat capsized, killing three children despite everyone wearing life jackets. The accident highlights how quickly holiday celebrations can turn fatal when extreme weather strikes. Meanwhile, violent storms across the Midwest and