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Local School’s Science Fair Triumph

July 2, 2026

A small town school recently took the spotlight after winning a regional science competition. The team, made up of fifth and sixth graders, presented a project on renewable energy that impressed judges. They used recycled plastic bottles to build a working wind turbine, showing how everyday wa

sports

Rams Revamp: CSU Aims for Power School Status

July 2, 2026

Colorado State’s new athletic chief is shouting loud about a bold shift. He says the university already has the size, talent and reputation of a “power school, ” and now he wants that to show in sports. The message is clear: the Rams are ready for a new era. The change began when John Weber stepped

health

A Fresh Look at Spartanburg’s Health Helpers

July 2, 2026

The Mary Black Foundation began as a hospital fundraiser, but it turned into an independent nonprofit after the hospital sold for $62 million in 1996. Those funds let the foundation grow beyond a single hospital and focus on the whole community. Today it has poured more than $74 million into local

politics

Gov. Cuts $15M from Treasure Coast Projects

July 2, 2026

The governor’s last budget cut $15 million from eleven projects on Florida’s Treasure Coast. A major part of the reduction was a $7. 5 million plan to build a mental‑health unit for inmates at the Martin County jail. Other projects ranged from new drones for police to a water treatment plant i

education

Summer Break, War Shadows: Kids in Israel Seek Normalcy

July 2, 2026

In the weeks after a major attack, Israeli families are trying to give their children a sense of routine and calm. Parents in border towns share stories of how the war has kept schools on a roller‑coaster schedule—starting, stopping, and restarting as new threats arise. Some children have mana

education

Maryland’s School Rank Falls: What the Numbers Really Say

July 2, 2026

Maryland has poured billions into its schools, yet a national report shows the state’s education rank dropped from 13th to 20th over ten years. The study, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, compares preschool attendance, reading and math scores, and graduation rates across states. The repor

education

Illinois Unites Early‑Childhood Services Under One Roof

July 2, 2026

A new Illinois Department of Early Childhood has opened, aiming to simplify how parents find daycare and preschool help. The agency takes over duties that were split among three former state bodies, including home‑visit programs for infants and toddlers who need extra support. It will also issue lic

crime

High‑Tech Heists: How Cyber Tricks Turn Trucks Into Thieves

July 2, 2026

The latest wave of cargo theft shows that stealing goods is no longer just a matter of muscle and timing. In Philadelphia, thieves stole 10, 800 bottles of Noble Oak bourbon—worth about half a million dollars—by posing as the delivery truck driver. The criminals had no purchase order, yet the wareho

education

A Quiet Corner for Learning

July 2, 2026

The Maria Assumpta Institute is reshaping what a school can be for kids on the autism spectrum. Instead of scattered buildings, the design centers everything around a secure courtyard that feels like a safe garden. This core space acts as both the hub of activity and a calming refuge, drawing on the

sports

Kid‑Friendly Gear From Under Armour

July 2, 2026

Under Armour is well known for adult sportswear, but its kids’ line also has many solid choices. When you’re looking for a piece that can be worn from the playground to practice, consider a pair of shoes that fit well and are built for growth. The Unisex Assert 8 sneaker is a good example: it