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Kids Health Crisis: A Wake‑up Call

July 27, 2026

Bryce Martinez felt a sharp pain in his chest at the age of sixteen and thought it was just asthma. The nurse checked him and discovered his blood pressure was dangerously high, sending him straight to the emergency room. There, doctors found he had Type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease—conditions

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

sports

Messi and the World Cup Final: A Star‑Packed Preview

July 18, 2026

The big day in New Jersey is almost here, and the world’s eye is on Argentina as they face Spain in the World Cup final. The excitement started at Fanatics Fest, a four‑day sports celebration in New York that pulled in legends from football, tennis and basketball. Fans got a rare chance to see Lione

education

A local shop owner keeps giving back to science classes for 14 years straight

July 5, 2026

For over a decade, a small business in Romeoville has quietly supported science and math classes nearby. Each year, the owner of a Mobil gas station on 135th Street donates $500 to local schools through an ExxonMobil program. That adds up to $7, 000 total since 2012—all going to STEM programs in Val

politics

Anchorage Assembly Stands Divided Over George Martinez’s Flight

July 3, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly faces a split decision about what to do next with Representative George Martinez after state regulators fined him for misusing campaign money on a round‑trip trip to Florida. Three members—Erin Baldwin Day, Keith McCormick and Sydney Scout—plan to introduce a resolution tha

business

Luxury brands now sell experiences, not just products

July 3, 2026

For a long time, luxury meant owning expensive things. Now, it’s shifting toward selling how things make you feel. This idea drives Alo Yoga’s push into the French Riviera. The brand, known for yoga clothes, is expanding beyond apparel with new stores in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, a beach takeover at

environment

Wildfire Woes: Heat, Wind and Firework Fears Sweep the West

June 28, 2026

In Utah’s southern desert, a blazing blaze has spread over 112 square miles, turning the Cottonwood Fire into the country’s biggest current inferno. The fire has scorched a ski resort, forced residents to leave their homes and sent ash drifting over neighboring towns. Fire crews are struggling be

environment

Venezuela’s quake response shows gaps in crisis care

June 26, 2026

Two strong tremors rocked Venezuela on Wednesday, shaking Caracas and its coastal neighbor La Guaira the hardest. Aftershocks kept survivors on edge through the night, forcing people to dig with bare hands because rescue machines were nowhere to be found. Carlos Borges and his neighbors pulled three

sports

A football camp with a future college player as coach

June 21, 2026

Bryce Underwood didn’t just show up to a Saturday camp in Saline — he ran it. The Michigan quarterback teamed up with a local sports group called FlexWork Sports to teach kids the basics of football. Instead of standing on the sidelines, he was giving pointers on throwing, catching, and footwork. It

entertainment

A Real-Life Stay Where HBO’s The White Lotus is Filming

June 20, 2026

A guest at a luxury Saint-Tropez resort recently got a front-row seat to a scene from the latest season of "The White Lotus" without even trying. While lounging by the pool, Kat Jamieson watched as actor Laura Dern strolled around in a coordinated Missoni caftan—the same one she had bought from the