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Summer Water Fun: Keep It Safe

July 28, 2026

People love lakes, rivers, beaches and pools for fun and fitness. The danger of drowning is real, with about 4, 000 U. S. deaths each year. Kids, men and people of color face the highest risk. Swimming lessons are a strong first step. Doctors recommend that children learn to swim by age four, and

education

Adventure Days for Kids: Learn, Play, and Help Nature

July 28, 2026

A series of outdoor events starts this summer in Arkansas. The first day is a shooting competition for students from kindergarten to high school. They try slingshots, archery and even fishing casts at three different nature centers in Springdale, Fort Smith and Ponca. The kids must finish each chall

lifestyle

Hidden Waters: A Quiet Alternative to Tahoe

July 27, 2026

Lake Anza, tucked in Berkeley’s Tilden Regional Park, offers a serene swimming spot that rivals the famed Lake Tahoe without the crowds. The 10‑acre reservoir sits among redwoods and oaks, creating a peaceful escape in the East Bay. Visitors often praise its clean water and scenic hiking trails that

weather

Storm Warning Hits Chicago Area

July 27, 2026

A strong storm system is moving toward the Chicago region. Weather officials have already issued watches and warnings for several counties in Illinois, as well as all of northwest Indiana. The alert covers Lake, DuPage, Cook, Will and Kankakee counties. The storm could bring wind gusts up to 70 mil

entertainment

Fire Engulfs Popular Floating Bar on New Hampshire Lake

July 26, 2026

A beloved floating restaurant, known for its easygoing vibe and celebrity sightings, caught fire on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton. The blaze erupted during the day and was quickly tackled by local firefighters who arrived on watercraft. Video footage shows thick smoke rising while the crew battled fla

environment

Dangerous Green Cloud Spreads Over Michigan Lake

July 26, 2026

A sudden surge of algae in Center Lake, located in southern Michigan, has raised alarms among local health officials. This growth, known as a harmful algal bloom, can release toxins that threaten people, pets, and wildlife. While illnesses from such blooms are uncommon, they can be serious or even d

sports

A Big Move: LeBron Chooses Philly Over Miami or Cleveland

July 25, 2026

LeBron James has made a surprise switch, signing a two‑year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The move caught many off guard, as most expected him to head to either Miami or Cleveland. Former teammate Chris Bosh expressed disbelief in a short video. He admitted he had imagined LeBro

weather

Heatwave Hits Twin Cities, Storms Loom Over the Weekend

July 25, 2026

The Twin Cities will feel like a sauna this Saturday as temperatures climb to the mid‑90s, with humidity turning the air thick. The heat index will push perceived temperatures up to 96 degrees, and by Sunday the feel‑like numbers could reach a blistering 104. Morning clouds will drift away by no

weather

Storm‑Wet Southeast Faces New Flood Risk

July 25, 2026

The tropical storm that once called itself Bertha has faded, but the wet air it left behind is still a danger. In Texas the storm ended with only a few heavy showers, mainly near Houston. A patch of that moisture has stuck to a slow front moving across the Southeast. That front is now stall

sports

Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc