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border institute

Two Critics, One Life: Art, Love and the New York Scene

June 28, 2026

Roberta Smith and Jerry Saltz are two of the most respected voices in art criticism, yet their lives seem to belong to a different world than most people imagine. They are married, and both spend almost every moment thinking about art, writing about it, and attending shows. Their days are filled wit

environment

The Spokane River’s Redband Trout: A Hidden Battle

June 28, 2026

Redband trout are the pride of Spokane, but their survival is in danger. These fish thrive only when water stays cool and clear. When the river warms, other species like smallmouth bass move in and eat them. The trout’s home is a high‑desert stream. Water from the Spokane Valley‑Rathdrum P

health

Cats and Humans: A Fungus That Might Reach the U. S.

June 28, 2026

A new fungal threat is circling the globe, and experts say it could soon appear in America. The culprit, Sporothrix brasiliensis, first showed up in Brazil in the 1990s and has since spread to several South American countries. Thousands of cats and over eleven thousand people have already fallen ill

science

A New Plan to Stop Screwworms

June 28, 2026

In a big step, officials from Mexico and the United States opened a plant that makes special flies to fight a nasty bug. The site is in southern Chiapas, close to Guatemala. It costs more than $50 million and will make up to 100 million flies each week. The flies are sterile, meaning they can’t rep

religion

Faithful Walk Across the Border to Speak on Human Dignity

June 28, 2026

A group of more than one hundred Catholic leaders and followers set out from Nogales, Arizona, to the neighboring Mexican town of Sonora on a warm June evening. Their journey was planned to coincide with the United States’ 250‑year celebration and served as a public plea for kinder treatment of migr

science

Spine Science Meets Global Collaboration

June 28, 2026

The International Spine Society of London (ISSLS) recently joined forces with the European Spine Journal to spotlight advancements in spinal care. This partnership emphasizes how teamwork can boost research and improve patient outcomes across borders. The joint effort highlights several key areas.

politics

Israel’s Military Needs a Smarter Play, Not Just More Firepower

June 27, 2026

A few years ago, Israel’s wars followed a clear pattern: quick strikes, clear objectives, and decisive wins. Then came the shift. Today, Israel faces three active borders with enemies that keep bouncing back, even after heavy losses. In Lebanon, a ceasefire now feels like a surrender—Hezbollah walke

finance

Fintech firm Airwallex banks big with AI-driven payment tech

June 27, 2026

Airwallex just pulled in $320 million in fresh funding, pushing its value to $11 billion. That’s a huge jump—38% higher—from just half a year ago. The company isn’t just growing fast; it’s betting everything on AI agents handling money for businesses and consumers. This isn’t some small bet either.

weather

Northern Arkansas braces for heavy rain and storms this weekend

June 27, 2026

Weather experts warn that northern Arkansas could face flash flooding and strong winds starting Friday night and lasting through Saturday. Over the past day, some areas have already received between 1. 5 to 3 inches of rain, with more expected to fall. If these predictions hold, the ground may becom

politics

Cutting Funding for Medical Science: What Comes Next?

June 26, 2026

The new rule could lock in the Trump era’s habit of slashing money for health studies. It would let Republican officials stop grants from many federal agencies, a move that worries scientists in Maryland and beyond. The change is more than paperwork; it could freeze innovation for years. Congr