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A New Spot to Visit Along the Charles River

July 1, 2026

For years, a quiet stretch near Boston’s Museum of Science has stayed off-limits to the public. That changes this fall when a fresh gathering place opens along the Charles River. A previously unused plot, once home to a public pool, now hosts a brand-new $24 million structure built to serve Boston a

sports

Sports in the Old Colonies: From Horse Races to Baseball Roots

June 29, 2026

In the 1770s, before America declared independence, people already loved to watch and play games. The most popular event was horse racing, especially the quick backcountry races that used local mustangs. Big cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston hosted more formal thoroughbred meets wit

art

Trash Turns Into Art: Gullah Artists Reclaim the Coast

June 26, 2026

The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium has turned a library room into an art gallery, where Gullah-Geechee creators use beach trash to make striking pieces. The event is part of a grant‑funded series that encourages local cleanup and then turns the collected debris into art. Artists gather pl

technology

NVIDIA Adds DLSS to Four New Games

June 25, 2026

NVIDIA has rolled out its Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology to four fresh titles, keeping GeForce RTX gamers in the loop. The company continues its weekly push for DLSS, Reflex, and ray‑tracing support across new releases. During the recent Steam Next Fest, Valve showcased demos for up

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

entertainment

Charleston’s Week of Music, History and Fun

June 23, 2026

A busy week in Charleston invites people to enjoy a mix of music, history and community events. On Thursday the city opens its museums with a free lecture about the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, where a small American force turned the tide of the Revolution. Later that evening, electronic music fans

sports

Paddy Pimblett Predicts Conor McGregor’s Knockout at UFC 329

June 21, 2026

Paddy Pimblett, a rising lightweight fighter, is betting on an explosive finish from Conor McGregor in the upcoming July 11 bout against Max Holloway. He told a sports channel that he thinks McGregor will land a knockout, even though many people believe the Irish legend has slipped from his prime.

crime

Train Collision Near Bedford Leaves Nine in Critical Condition

June 21, 2026

A crash involving two passenger trains near Bedford, about 60 miles north of London, left nine people in life‑threatening injuries and claimed the life of one driver. The incident happened at roughly 5:15 p. m. local time on Friday when the fronts of the two trains smashed together, while the bod

entertainment

Exploring Boston’s Dark Side Through a Retired Detective’s Eyes

June 19, 2026

Boston’s mix of history and mystery draws visitors every year, but one tour digs into the city’s shadowy past instead of its famous landmarks. A former homicide investigator now guides curious travelers through the underbelly of Boston’s crime history, where real events and unsettling details collid

weather

Storm Surge: Tornadoes Strike Illinois and Iowa

June 18, 2026

A powerful storm swept across the Midwest, sparking tornadoes that rattled communities in Illinois and Iowa. At 5:10 p. m. , a tornado touched down near Harpers Ferry, a quiet town in northeastern Iowa. Later, at about 6:40 p. m. , another tornado slammed into Charleston, a city in central Ill