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Climate Finance Needs a Prevention-First Makeover

July 3, 2026

Most discussions about climate risk focus on cleanup after disasters strike. But a different angle matters just as much: the money saved when disasters never happen in the first place. Today’s insurance system is built to handle losses after they occur, not to reward actions that stop them before th

health

What’s the real link between a common pesticide and Parkinson’s?

July 3, 2026

A recent study uncovered a disturbing connection between long-term exposure to chlorpyrifos and a much higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers tracked over 1, 600 people in California’s farming heartland, where this pesticide has been widely used for decades. They found that living near fiel

environment

Tracing the silent journey of plutonium in the Pacific

July 3, 2026

Plutonium might sound like a word from a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually a useful tool for scientists studying ocean currents. In the western North Pacific, two main sources of plutonium exist: old nuclear tests scattered plutonium across the globe, while nearby US tests left a different kind of mar

politics

A local business owner steps up for Santa Clarita’s future

July 3, 2026

Brett Haddoak, who grew up in Santa Clarita and still lives there with his family, has decided to run for a seat on the City Council. This new position is part of the city’s shift to district-based voting, meaning residents will now elect someone to represent their specific area. Haddoak’s district

weather

Michigan’s holiday weekend: rain checks and sunshine

July 3, 2026

Over the Fourth of July weekend, Michigan can expect hit-or-miss weather—showery but not stormy for most, with a few heavy bursts. The pattern shows a shift: storms that have been parked over northern Lower Michigan head south Friday, then may drift back north by Sunday. If there’s one dry stretch t

politics

Celebrating America's big birthday in Philly despite the heat

July 3, 2026

Philadelphia kicked off its 250th birthday festivities with a splash, but not the kind you'd expect on a scorching July day. With temperatures pushing past 100 degrees, many planned events took a backseat to the weather. Yet some Philadelphians weren't about to let a little heat wave stop their cele

celebrities

A Celebrity Wedding with a New York Twist

July 3, 2026

A wedding in New York City, usually seen as a private moment, has turned into a major event catching attention far beyond the couple. The surprise choice of Madison Square Garden for the ceremony explains the heavy security and road closures—more typical for a major concert than a wedding. What star

technology

AI’s growing pains: how tech giants and governments are shaping the future of artificial intelligence

July 3, 2026

July 2, 2026, is turning into a day that highlights just how much AI is shaking up the tech world. While some companies race to roll out the latest AI tools, others are grappling with fundamental questions—who controls these powerful systems, who gets access, and who pays the price? Regulators in th

business

A Big New Outdoor Shop Plans to Boost La Mesa

July 3, 2026

La Mesa is getting a major new store in 2028—a massive outdoor shop called Bass Pro Shops. It’ll be the first one in San Diego County, filling 148, 000 square feet at the Grossmont Center mall. That’s bigger than most city blocks! The store will sell everything from fishing gear to guns, kayaks to c

politics

New twist in 2022 Baltic gas pipeline mystery

July 3, 2026

In 2022 one of Europe’s biggest energy projects took a hit when three undersea gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea exploded. Now a German court says a Ukrainian soldier, identified only as Serhii K, stands accused of planning these blasts. Prosecutors claim he led a small team that used explosives to wr