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Teen Drinking Increases Risk of Sexual Assault

July 17, 2026

Alcohol and other drugs can make teens, especially girls, more likely to be attacked sexually. The buzz from substances weakens judgment and can leave young people exposed in risky situations. But the danger is not only about being drunk. Teens who drink often chase thrills and jump into high‑risk

education

Back‑to‑School Shopping: A Shift Toward Smart Spending

July 17, 2026

Families are spending more on school gear this year, but they’re being smarter about it. The average parent plans to drop almost $500 on a child, up 11. 7 % from last year. Yet the growth comes mainly from middle‑income households, with Gen Z and Millennial parents leading the way. Older kids’

environment

Micron’s Wastewater Plan: A Hidden Threat to Lake Ontario

July 17, 2026

Onondaga County is planning a huge new plant that will treat millions of gallons of wastewater from Micron’s chip factories. The project could cost between $1. 4 billion and $2. 6 billion, and the county’s design‑build‑operate process keeps most of the decision‑making away from public scrutiny. Resi

crime

Surveillance in St. Cloud: Where the Cameras Are

July 17, 2026

The feeling that someone is watching you has become all too common. With doorbell cams, security feeds, and phones everywhere, it’s easy to think a lens is always on you. In St. Cloud, more than twenty of these “Flock” cameras—automated license‑plate readers—are now active. What exactly is a Flock

politics

Why New York’s Closed Primaries Leave Most Voters Behind

July 17, 2026

The real battle for New Yorkers’ streets, schools and taxes happens in June, not November. In that month the state’s closed primaries decide who will represent the city in every important office, yet most voters are excluded from that decision. This creates a democracy that works only for a small gr

politics

Trump’s Support Shrinks to a Small Fraction

July 17, 2026

A recent poll from the Washington Post and Ipsos shows that only 15 % of Americans strongly approve of former President Donald Trump, a record low for the survey. This figure translates to less than one in six people, and it follows a trend seen in several other reputable polls. For example, the Qui

entertainment

Kai Trump Keeps Sports First, Says Politics Isn’t Her Call

July 17, 2026

Kai Trump, 19, told a sports outlet that politics is not her focus. She said she prefers to share her life and show how a young person can pursue many interests, especially sports. She wants to inspire the new generation by highlighting her college journey and future plans. Kai will play Divis

opinion

High School Sports Update: New Plans and Big Changes

July 17, 2026

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is gearing up for a busy season. In Montgomery, the association’s team is busy preparing for next week’s summer conference and All‑Star Sports Week, a time when coaches, administrators, and schools meet to discuss rules and logistics. A mandatory

sports

A Weekend of Sports Action Across the TV Spectrum

July 17, 2026

The Saturday schedule kicks off early with Aussie rules, as Brisbane takes on the Gold Coast at 6 a. m. and Hawthorn faces Richmond later that night, while Greater Western Sydney meets Essendon in the early hours of Sunday. Meanwhile, motorsport fans get a full day: Formula 1 practice and qualifying

crime

A Stabbing at a Utah Mall Sparks Hate‑Crime Concerns

July 16, 2026

The incident happened in the afternoon of Monday at Valley Fair Mall, southeast of Salt Lake City. A Muslim employee was attacked with a knife by a man named Peter Michael Larsen, who said the motive was the victim’s religion. The attack left the employee with more than fifteen stab wounds, but he s