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Pennsylvania’s Data‑Center Deal: A Close‑Call Between Growth and Protection

July 24, 2026

Pennsylvania’s governor has spent months shaping a set of rules meant to keep data‑center builders answerable, but the process has been anything but neutral. Inside the state office, senior aides worked hand‑in‑hand with Amazon and a coalition of tech giants to draft the guidelines, then shared earl

finance

Stocks Brace for Fed Talk and Tech Earnings Show

July 24, 2026

The U. S. market is gearing up for a week of tension as the Federal Reserve’s next meeting could hint at how long interest rates will stay high. Oil prices have jumped, pushing fears that the Fed might need to raise rates more aggressively to tame inflation, which remains above its 2 % goal. Wall St

politics

A Shift in the House: How U. S. Views on Israel Are Changing

July 24, 2026

The debate over cutting $3. 3 billion in aid to Israel reached the House floor, but the vote never materialized. A proposal led by Republican Thomas Massie and backed by progressive Democrats such as Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez was meant to force lawmakers to publicly reveal their stance on foreign aid

politics

Politics and Money: Why Investors Should Stay Neutral

July 24, 2026

The new president’s first speech made it clear that big tech leaders would sit beside top advisers. Names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg were highlighted as key allies before any cabinet picks appeared. Since that moment, the administration has leaned heavily on business interests

politics

Youth Protest in India Secures Some Government Concessions

July 24, 2026

In a wave of demonstrations that swept across India, thousands of students and young workers marched in cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Jaipur. Their main grievance was a faulty medical school entrance test that ruined the futures of many aspirants, coupled with

education

Nursing Schools Move to Livingston County

July 24, 2026

Cleary University is set to take over three nursing programs from Siena Heights University, starting in spring 2027. The move will bring a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a RN to BSN degree, and a Master of Science in Nursing to the county. The first program, RN to BSN, will begin before the others.

health

Treating Brain‑Related Weight Gain: New Paths and Old Tricks

July 24, 2026

A growing group of patients struggle with a special kind of obesity that starts in the brain’s control center, the hypothalamus. When this area is damaged—by injury, disease or surgery—the body’s hunger signals go haywire. The result is a stubborn weight gain that can be hard to reverse. Research

health

Heart Health 101: Catching Blood Pressure Early

July 24, 2026

The new European guidelines say that blood pressure can be a danger even before it reaches high levels. They call the 120‑139/70‑89 mm Hg range “elevated. ” People in this zone, especially if they have other health issues, should act now. Lifestyle changes are the first step for everyone.

entertainment

NYC BT21 Toy Swap: Free Fun for Fans

July 24, 2026

A new gathering is set up in New York City where fans of BTS and BT21 can swap their Happy Meal toys, meet fellow collectors, and celebrate the characters they love. The meetup will take place on Saturday, July 25, from noon to 2 pm at a McDonald’s located on 6th Ave. The venue is run by the life

health

Maximizing Health: A Balanced View

July 24, 2026

The buzz around “maxxing”—boosting sleep, diet or fertility to the extreme—has spread through social media. It started in gaming where players tweak character stats, then moved to online fitness circles and even fringe groups. Now many influencers push ideas like drinking cherry juice for better s