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Summer Fun at the Staten Island Kids Museum

June 29, 2026

The Staten Island Children’s Museum opens its doors for a month of lively activities that blend movement, science, and community learning. Every Wednesday from 3:15 p. m. to 4 p. m. , visitors can join the Boogie Woogie series, where dancers from different cultures showcase styles like Zumba Kids an

science

CERN: A Day Inside the Universe’s Laboratory

June 29, 2026

On a quiet bend of the Swiss‑French frontier, a sprawling research park buzzes with scientists and curious minds alike. This is CERN, the world’s biggest particle physics hub, where 17, 000 researchers work inside a two‑square‑mile complex that feels part museum and part laboratory. Each year, aroun

health

A Gold‑Standard Kitchen for Seniors

June 29, 2026

The Flathead County Agency on Aging kitchen is busy preparing about 500 meals each day, feeding seniors in Kalispell and nearby towns through Meals on Wheels and on‑site lunches. Its executive chef, Dave Caron, who once ran gourmet kitchens, now focuses on safety and nutrition for older adults. He

art

Art, Sand and Community: A Fresh Look at Valparaiso’s First Fest

June 29, 2026

Valparaiso welcomed a lively gathering that turned downtown into an open‑air gallery and playground. The highlight was the new Sand+Steel Art Fest, where artists mixed traditional craft with playful experimentation. Wes Thorn, a self‑taught carpenter from Portage, showed how he transforms roug

lifestyle

Celebrating America’s 250th: Philly Suburbs Light Up History

June 29, 2026

The suburbs around Philadelphia are turning their rich Revolutionary past into a vibrant celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday. While the city of Philadelphia takes the spotlight, counties like Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester have been busy for years planning events that invite

weather

Hope Rises as Father and Son Survive Four‑Day Rubble Search

June 29, 2026

In the wake of a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, a father and his son were rescued alive after spending four days trapped under collapsed building debris. The event unfolded in La Guaira, a coastal city that suffered the heaviest damage and recorded at least 1, 450 fatalities.

weather

Heat Wave Hits Massachusetts, Temperatures Feel Like 110 Degrees

June 29, 2026

Massachusetts is bracing for a blistering week as the National Weather Service warns that heat indexes could reach 110 degrees. The entire state, except for Berkshire County and the Cape & Islands, will be under an extreme heat watch from Wednesday morning until Friday evening. A heat dome wil

politics

Senator Collins' voting record raises serious concerns

June 29, 2026

Senator Susan Collins has reached a milestone of 10, 000 votes, but it's not just the number that matters. Many of her votes have shaped policies that weakened democracy and increased inequality. For instance, her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 was followed by a decision t

politics

A 19-year-old makes history by becoming Surry County’s youngest elected official

June 29, 2026

At just nineteen, Cameran Drew isn’t just another college graduate—he’s the youngest person ever elected to Surry County’s Board of Supervisors. His victory in November came down to a razor-thin margin of eight votes over his high school government teacher, who ended up conceding with grace. What ma

weather

Thunderstorms and extreme heat: what’s really coming for Illinois?

June 29, 2026

The weather in northern Illinois is about to pull a double move: a quick burst of storms on Sunday followed by a long stretch of stifling heat and humidity. Storms arriving from Iowa and Minnesota may bring strong winds and hail, but don’t expect much rain to fall—especially not during the Chicago P