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Kids Build, Test, and Shine at Summer STEAM Camp

July 8, 2026

The summer heat fuels a creative storm in Capistrano Unified schools. Every week, young learners pledge to think boldly and share ideas. They sign a promise that says they will use imagination, try new things, spot problems, push limits, value their thoughts, and feel trusted. The camp runs in

technology

Fast 3D Printing: One‑Shot Micro‑Structures

July 8, 2026

A team at the University of Utah has made a new way to print tiny objects in about twenty seconds. Instead of building up layers, they use a single laser exposure to harden the whole shape at once. The method comes from photolithography, a process that patterns light with a special mask. A th

opinion

Tallahassee Can Build Its Own Bright Future

July 6, 2026

Tallahassee has the buildings, schools and parks that many cities need to grow. The real challenge is getting everyone—city leaders, businesses, universities and the state—to agree on a shared plan. When I walked through Greenville, South Carolina, with my family, the town’s lively streets and g

sports

Honest Choices in College Sports: A Story That Still Matters

July 6, 2026

Jon MacBeth, a college football player in 1960, faced a hard choice when gamblers asked him to sway his team’s score. He said no, told his coach, and helped police catch the plot before the game even began. This incident shows that integrity in sports isn’t new; it’s been tested for decades. Even

business

New Leaders Shape Minnesota’s Legal, Business and Health Sectors

July 6, 2026

Kenya Bodden will head the Minnesota State Bar Association starting July 1. He brings experience from Amazon’s legal risk team and led the Ramsey County Bar last year. The board also names Nicole Kettwick as President‑Elect, Sarah Soucie Eyberg as Treasurer, Brandon Vaughn and Madeline Gustafson sha

crypto

Crypto Gains and Political Moves: A Quick Look at Trump’s Recent Investments

July 6, 2026

Trump has increased his holdings in crypto companies after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped investigations into Coinbase and Robinhood. The White House sent a request to the Trump Organization for details on when the former president earned money from staking agreements with Coin

crypto

Crypto Holds Ground as Bitcoin Surges Past $63, 000

July 6, 2026

Bitcoin steadied at just over $63, 000 after a week of recovery from recent lows. The digital gold showed only minor daily movement but climbed 5. 5% over the past seven days, according to market data. Meanwhile, Ether surged ahead of its peers, gaining 12. 4% and reaching roughly $1, 777 this we

crypto

Crypto Shifts: XRP Falls, Trump Talks Crypto Gains, and US Moves to Lead

July 6, 2026

The crypto scene has been buzzing this week with a mix of sharp drops and big announcements. XRP, the digital token linked to Ripple, fell dramatically—about 70% from its July high. This crash happened even though Ripple has secured new deals, won legal battles, and seen inflows from exchange‑tra

finance

Economic Growth and Smiles: What the Numbers Reveal

July 6, 2026

Across thirty‑three European nations, researchers followed people for almost two decades to see how a country’s wealth ties into how happy its citizens feel. They used detailed data from four rounds of a big survey that asked respondents about their everyday emotions, not just whether they were happ

opinion

School Breakfast for All: A Simple Fix That Helps Every Kid

July 6, 2026

The first bell in New Jersey schools should feel like a warm welcome, not a reminder that some kids are hungry. Yet many families earn enough to be deemed “too rich” for free meals, even though everyday costs push them into tight spots. The line between having a job and paying for food is thinner th