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Busy Lives, Quiet Science: What America and Researchers Miss

July 4, 2026

A lot of Americans juggle two jobs, one car, and endless errands. They barely find a spare hour for anything beyond survival. If someone tried to tell them about climate change or political resistance, most would see it as another unnecessary burden. This explains why many feel disconnected from big

entertainment

Lanterns: A New Sci‑Fi Adventure That Feels Like True Detective

July 4, 2026

Lanterns is set to launch on HBO on August 16, 2026. The series follows the Green Lantern Corps from DC Comics and promises a mix of mystery, drama, and superhero action. The creators have compared its dual timelines to the first season of True Detective, where two investigators are shown at differe

science

Heat‑Powered Sticky Plastics That Can Be Recycled

July 4, 2026

A new class of plastic networks has been created that can be reshaped and reused simply by applying heat. These materials are built from molecules containing disulfide bonds, which can break and reform when warmed, allowing the entire structure to reorganize. The chemistry starts with a light‑act

science

A Pilot‑Scientist’s Summer Flights and Winter Dog Rides

July 4, 2026

The summer sun was bright over Alaska’s coast, and a small Cessna 185 traced a tight zig‑zag path above the waves. Inside, Martin Stuefer looked down through a special camera that could see hundreds of colors the eye can’t. He was measuring how ocean water changes when nearby glaciers melt. Stuefer

environment

Campus Green Revolution: Native Plants Take Center Stage

July 4, 2026

Bellevue University has turned a once-unwanted weed wall into a thriving hillside garden that showcases the state’s own flora. The transformation began with a collaboration between campus staff and local horticulture specialists, who identified species that would thrive in the regional climate. Se

sports

Rain‑Shrouded Game Delays Twins vs. Yankees

July 4, 2026

The game between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees was halted by a thunderstorm in the Bronx. At 8:01 p. m. ET, the Yankees announced a rain delay and later said play would resume around 8:45 p. m. A severe storm warning covered New York until 7:30 p. m. , and forecasters predicted a 55

weather

Hot July 4 in the Hudson Valley: Events, Weather and a Big Wedding

July 4, 2026

The Fourth of July rolled into the Lower Hudson Valley and the New York City area, bringing heat, fireworks and a celebrity nuptial. Heat was the headline: temperatures could hit 97 to 102 degrees, with a heat index that might feel like 115. An extreme‑heat warning lasted until 9 p. m. , and cool

weather

Heat, Hail and the Fourth: A Day of Storms

July 4, 2026

A thunderstorm rolled through the New York area last night, ripping down trees and snapping power lines. The event left hundreds of thousands without electricity as the storm tore through the region, especially in Morris and Monmouth Counties. In Queens, a sudden surge on an underground cable caused

entertainment

Rainy Surprise Shuts Down Omaha’s First Friday

July 4, 2026

The first of Omaha’s planned “First Fridays” at The RiverFront was called off just hours after it began. A sudden storm brought heavy rain and lightning, forcing organizers to cancel the event around 4:30 p. m. after only an hour of activity. The day was meant to showcase saxophonist Chad Stoner,

sports

Sox Lose Again as Weather Plays a Trick

July 4, 2026

The White Sox faced the Cleveland Guardians in a game that turned into more than just baseball. Rain delayed play for almost two hours, but the real surprise came when the field crew pulled down a tarp right after a home run. The pitcher, Anthony Kay, said the tarp was taken too early and that it fo