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A New Park Honours Veterans and Gives City Fresh Space

July 10, 2026

The city of Carlsbad has begun building its biggest park, a 94‑acre tribute to military veterans that will also offer hiking trails, bike paths and quiet spots for visitors. The park sits near the city’s center, overlooking both a lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. Half of the land will stay open for

health

Big Grants Boost New Ways to Save Babies and Fight Overdoses

June 24, 2026

The University of California, San Diego has just secured two sizeable research awards that together amount to $16 million. One grant comes from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, a federal program that looks to speed up life‑changing medical inventions. It will fund a team led by elec

politics

California budget plan gets mixed reviews as new costs loom

June 17, 2026

California politicians recently approved a huge $356 billion spending plan that’s now waiting for the governor’s final okay. To pay for it, they’re adding three new tax ideas that could hit wallets soon. One plan extends a tax on health care providers that normally brings in money for Medi-Cal, but

business

NYC Becomes Filmmakers’ New Playground

June 5, 2026

The city’s media office has launched a new public‑service spot featuring big names from New York film and TV. In the clip, actors and directors like Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song explain why shooting in the city is now easier than ever.

politics

Surveillance Cameras: A Debate About Safety and Freedom

May 26, 2026

In Austin, Texas, a recent decision to shut down automatic license‑plate readers sparked controversy. The city celebrated the removal last year, but a violent streak involving three teenagers—who carried out twelve shootings and stole five cars over thirty hours—ended only after they crossed into a

health

Jordy’s Cheerios Spotlight: A Kid’s Fight and a Nation’s Hope

May 15, 2026

Jordy Greene, just ten years old, found himself in a place most kids only dream of—his face printed on cereal boxes. It wasn’t for a sports star or movie hero; it was part of Pittsburgh Children’s Miracle Network’s big fundraising push, aimed at keeping kids’ hospitals stocked and staffed. The

politics

Remote Teaching After Deportation: A New California Law

May 6, 2026

A recent proposal in California could change the way deported faculty continue their careers. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson of Los Angeles, would let professors who are removed from the U. S. due to immigration enforcement keep teaching students through online platforms. The le

entertainment

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

April 30, 2026

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan

entertainment

Model Ashley Graham Pops Into a New Film and Shares Her Fan‑First Mindset

April 22, 2026

Ashley Graham, known for her runway work and outspoken support of body positivity, will appear briefly in the upcoming sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada, ” scheduled for release on May 1. The announcement came during a recent industry gathering where she and her agent, Natasha Bolouki, discussed the

entertainment

New Picks for Your Streaming and Gaming Lineup

April 11, 2026

The week ahead brings fresh shows, films, music, and games that can spice up any device. Start with a light‑hearted Netflix comedy where Sadie Sandler plays a college freshman who shares a dorm with a boundless roommate. Her parents, voiced by Nick Kroll and Natasha Lyonne, add comic relief to th