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People Who Turned a Year Older on June 21

June 23, 2026

It was a busy day for many well‑known faces, as several actors, singers and musicians celebrated another year. First up was actress Carrie Preston, who turned 59. She has also taken on directing duties for several television shows in recent years. The same day saw actress Juliette Lewis reachi

science

Mars Helicopters: A Bold Idea That Might Hurt Science

June 23, 2026

NASA plans a fleet of three helicopters, called SkyFall, to fly in Mars’ thin air from a nuclear‑powered ship. The idea is flashy: the craft would drop into the atmosphere, open parachutes and launch the choppers mid‑flight. The mission would bring cameras, weather sensors and a small radar to st

science

Kindness After Chaos

June 23, 2026

When a tornado struck Joplin, Missouri in May 2011, it left thousands of homes wrecked and many people dead. The disaster forced about a third of the town’s 50, 000 residents to leave their homes. In the weeks that followed, people in Joplin began helping each other with supplies and shelter. The

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

entertainment

Charleston’s Week of Music, History and Fun

June 23, 2026

A busy week in Charleston invites people to enjoy a mix of music, history and community events. On Thursday the city opens its museums with a free lecture about the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, where a small American force turned the tide of the Revolution. Later that evening, electronic music fans

health

Cost‑Smart Paths for PCOS Fertility

June 23, 2026

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often face challenges getting pregnant. Fertility clinics have several options, but which one saves money while still helping? One promising route is “in‑vitro maturation” (IVM), where eggs are matured outside the body before fertilisation. Clinics th

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

crypto

Burnham’s Crypto Chat: A New Leader, Old Questions

June 23, 2026

Andy Burnham has stepped into the spotlight as a potential prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. His recent win in Makerfield suggests voters are ready for a fresh face at the top of Labour. Yet his knowledge about cryptocurrencies remains uneven. In early 2024, Burnham

crime

Connecticut Crime Numbers: A Mixed Picture in 2025

June 23, 2026

In 2025, Connecticut saw a notable decline in violent and property crime rates, echoing national patterns. Police data collected by local and state agencies show that overall crimes against society—mainly drug and narcotics offenses—rose by 5. 7% compared to the previous year, while crimes against p

crime

A Former Hitman Is Back in Trouble

June 23, 2026

John Alite, who once worked for a mafia family and later became a local councilman, has been taken into custody in New Jersey. The 63‑year‑old was arrested on Friday and released after a court appearance, but he must appear again for a detention hearing next week. Alite’s lawyer said the case wou