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Quiet Champions of Peace

July 6, 2026

In a history class, the focus shifts from famous war heroes to ordinary people who shape lasting harmony. These figures show that peace is built not only by grand gestures but by everyday actions. A woman named Alice Paul led a peaceful march in Washington, D. C. , on March 3, 1913. Her dem

opinion

Speeding Through College: A New Shorter Path at Tennessee

July 6, 2026

The University of Tennessee is testing a faster way to earn a bachelor’s degree. A new program will let students finish with only 90 credit hours instead of the usual 120. The change is meant to cut costs and reduce student debt by about a quarter, while also getting people into jobs sooner. Fa

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

opinion

County Works to Beat Opioid Surge While Federal Actions Backfire

July 6, 2026

Bernalillo County has poured hundreds of millions into stopping fentanyl, giving people help and safety nets. They run programs that cut risks, offer crisis care, treat addiction, give homes for those in need and work with police. The county’s front‑line staff are ready to help anyone hit by the dru

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

business

Affordable Cyber Protection for Small Businesses

July 6, 2026

Running a business already means juggling many risks, so adding computer threats shouldn’t be part of the load. A new deal lets owners buy a full year of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus for only $19. 99 instead of the usual $49. 99. The software watches for viruses in real time, stops ransomware wi

business

Local July Events: From Breakfasts to Webinars

July 6, 2026

The Reading Eagle offers a quick guide for families who want to publish an obituary. Families can email the details, attach photos, and provide proof of death such as a funeral home number or a certificate photo. The paper requires full contact information and a credit‑card payment, which is confirm

politics

Chaos at the CDC: A New Direction Sparks Concern

July 6, 2026

Former top CDC leader Dr. Debra Houry, who left the agency in protest last summer, says that under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the agency has entered a period of “pure chaos. ” She points to the removal of all 17 members from the Advisory Committee for Immunization Pr

sports

Team Break Helps Fever Reset and Win

July 6, 2026

The Indiana Fever secured a 84‑68 victory over the Las Vegas Aces even without their star player, showing that a short pause can boost focus. After a close first half where the Fever led by one point, they exploded for 26 points in the third quarter. Key contributor Aliyah Boston scored 18 poi

education

Summer School on Your Own Terms in Arkansas

July 6, 2026

In Arkansas, families can tap state money for education even when school is closed. The state’s School Choice plan gives parents a budget called an Educational Freedom Account, or EFA, to spend on private schools or homeschooling. The rules stay the same in July and August, so parents can use leftov