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Celebrating 250 Years: Aspen’s Festive Parade and Community Fun

July 5, 2026

Aspen gathered its residents and visitors for a lively Fourth of July parade that marked the United States’ 250th anniversary. The event stretched for about an hour and a half, drawing many local groups to the downtown streets for music, marching, and displays of pride. The parade’s grand marshal w

opinion

Blackface in America: A Hidden History

July 5, 2026

In the late 1800s, a disturbing trend began to spread across America: people painted their faces black for entertainment. It started with professional performers but soon became a part of everyday life, from schools to the military. Fraternal groups used blackface as a way to bond. A club called th

health

New Gel Boosts Skin Lightening by Delivering Tectoridin Better

July 5, 2026

The skin condition called melasma shows dark patches that can be hard to treat. A natural compound named tectoridin might help, but it dissolves poorly in water, which limits how well it works when applied to the skin. Researchers tackled this problem by creating tiny vesicles called ethosomes that

sports

Smart Gear on the World Stage: How Tech Helps Soccer Players Stay Sharp

July 5, 2026

In recent weeks, soccer’s biggest stage has turned into a laboratory for high‑tech gadgets. Players from Brazil to England have been slipping on smart rings, sweat‑sensing patches and GPS vests that record everything from heart rate to body temperature. These devices give coaches a real‑time view of

health

Tobacco’s Secret Recipe for Modern Food

July 5, 2026

In the 1980s, when cigarette sales were still booming, two of the world’s richest companies—Philip Morris and R. J. Reynolds—looked beyond tobacco to keep profits high. They used their huge cash reserves to buy food giants like Nabisco, Kraft and US Foods. The result was a powerful shift: the same f

business

New Hands on the Greens: A Fresh Chapter for Blackberry Ridge

July 5, 2026

Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell has a new pair of owners. Joshua Carpenter and Rick Burski, both from Central Minnesota business circles, have bought the course. The club will keep operating normally during this change. The land that hosts the club was once home to brothers Donnie and Veryl F

technology

AI Is Moving From Talking to Doing: How Context Wins

July 5, 2026

Aaron Levie, the head of a cloud‑storage firm, said on X that future AI battles will be about “context. ” He believes the real power of AI agents comes from knowing the right subject, having useful tools, and accessing accurate data. He added that companies who can keep essential knowledge organi

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

America: More than a Land, an Ongoing Promise

July 5, 2026

The United States wasn't born from shared blood or soil, but from a bold declaration that all humans deserve freedom and fairness. Unlike older nations shaped by wars or kings, America began as an experiment—one written down in documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The

opinion

Anchorage’s Quiet Upgrade: More Jobs, Cleaner Streets, and Downtown Revival

July 5, 2026

Anchorage isn’t the same city it was five years ago. Where crime and blight once dominated headlines, today’s version looks and feels different. Prosecutors now fill every city-required role, and police response times have improved after years of understaffing. Illegal camps—once breeding grounds fo