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Quiet Champions of Peace

July 6, 2026

In a history class, the focus shifts from famous war heroes to ordinary people who shape lasting harmony. These figures show that peace is built not only by grand gestures but by everyday actions. A woman named Alice Paul led a peaceful march in Washington, D. C. , on March 3, 1913. Her dem

opinion

County Works to Beat Opioid Surge While Federal Actions Backfire

July 6, 2026

Bernalillo County has poured hundreds of millions into stopping fentanyl, giving people help and safety nets. They run programs that cut risks, offer crisis care, treat addiction, give homes for those in need and work with police. The county’s front‑line staff are ready to help anyone hit by the dru

business

New Leaders Shape Minnesota’s Legal, Business and Health Sectors

July 6, 2026

Kenya Bodden will head the Minnesota State Bar Association starting July 1. He brings experience from Amazon’s legal risk team and led the Ramsey County Bar last year. The board also names Nicole Kettwick as President‑Elect, Sarah Soucie Eyberg as Treasurer, Brandon Vaughn and Madeline Gustafson sha

lifestyle

Summer New Year’s Bash Shows We Can Reset Anytime

July 6, 2026

A nonprofit office that follows a July‑to‑June fiscal calendar found a fresh way to kick off each new year. When the last quarter closed, staff decided to throw a New Year’s party in June instead of waiting for January. They brought hats, noise makers, and a summer‑friendly spread of ice cream and w

business

Local July Events: From Breakfasts to Webinars

July 6, 2026

The Reading Eagle offers a quick guide for families who want to publish an obituary. Families can email the details, attach photos, and provide proof of death such as a funeral home number or a certificate photo. The paper requires full contact information and a credit‑card payment, which is confirm

crypto

Crypto Gains and Political Moves: A Quick Look at Trump’s Recent Investments

July 6, 2026

Trump has increased his holdings in crypto companies after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped investigations into Coinbase and Robinhood. The White House sent a request to the Trump Organization for details on when the former president earned money from staking agreements with Coin

crypto

Crypto Holds Ground as Bitcoin Surges Past $63, 000

July 6, 2026

Bitcoin steadied at just over $63, 000 after a week of recovery from recent lows. The digital gold showed only minor daily movement but climbed 5. 5% over the past seven days, according to market data. Meanwhile, Ether surged ahead of its peers, gaining 12. 4% and reaching roughly $1, 777 this we

crypto

Crypto Shifts: XRP Falls, Trump Talks Crypto Gains, and US Moves to Lead

July 6, 2026

The crypto scene has been buzzing this week with a mix of sharp drops and big announcements. XRP, the digital token linked to Ripple, fell dramatically—about 70% from its July high. This crash happened even though Ripple has secured new deals, won legal battles, and seen inflows from exchange‑tra

science

Predicting Strength of FRP‑Wrapped Concrete Columns with a Smart AI Model

July 6, 2026

The safety of buildings that use fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP) to strengthen concrete depends on knowing how much weight the wrapped columns can hold. A new approach uses an adaptive neuro‑fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to estimate that capacity. The model learns from a large set of 812 real‑

lifestyle

Nate Smith’s New Shape and Fresh Goals

July 6, 2026

Nate Smith has shed more than 70 pounds, turning a rough period into a new chapter of energy and ambition. He shared his progress at a recent Nashville concert, where he thanked fans for their support and explained how the weight loss has changed his daily life. Smith’s motivation is clear: he