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A lifelong tailor's last stitch

June 13, 2026

Maria Burrafato spent over four decades turning old clothes into something new. Her journey started in Sicily at just four years old, stitching tiny dresses for her dolls. By eight, she was sewing for neighbors. At nine, a local tailor spotted her talent and hired her despite her young age. Her moth

environment

Buc‑ee’s New Stores: A Road to Trouble

June 12, 2026

Buc‑ee’s plans to open more gas‑and‑shop stops across the U. S. have sparked sharp opposition from towns and wildlife groups. The chain’s huge centers, each about 70‑80 k sq ft with over a hundred pumps, promise jobs and sales but also bring worries about traffic jams, water use and pollution. In

science

The Brain Detective Who Escaped a Dark Past

June 12, 2026

Tilly Edinger grew up in Frankfurt, surrounded by science and money. Her dad was a famous brain scientist, and her mother fought for women’s rights. From a young age she studied fossils at the Senckenberg Museum, working unpaid because it was a private shop. In 1921 she discovered that some fossil s

weather

Thunderstorm Chaos Delays Flights at O’Hare

June 11, 2026

A long line of strong storms is heading toward Chicago, stretching from Wisconsin into central Illinois. The approaching weather brings heavy rain and strong gusty winds that threaten the city’s air traffic. Because of this danger, the FAA has issued a ground stop at O’Hare International Airport.

education

The Real Job of Colleges: More Than Just Diplomas

June 11, 2026

Walk into most big universities and you’ll see bold letters on shirts, banners, and buildings. Those letters aren’t just brand names – they represent something older: the idea that schools exist to help people keep learning forever. Names like Harvard’s “Veritas” or Yale’s “Light and Truth” weren’t

sports

Why the Packers' future depends on a decades-old TV law

June 11, 2026

A small rule from 1961 is now causing big fights between the NFL, the Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin’s politicians. The Sports Broadcasting Act lets the NFL make one big TV deal and share the money equally with all 32 teams. The Packers say this keeps them alive—they’re the only team owned by fans

technology

Can AI and Crypto Really Work Together? Experts Are Skeptical

June 11, 2026

For years, crypto fans have pushed wild ideas about blockchain fixing everything from art sales to shipping routes. Yet most of these predictions never took off. Bitcoin still stands as the only real success, while newer projects like stablecoins mostly copy old banking systems in a digital disguise

opinion

AI Talk Takes Over Graduation Speeches

June 10, 2026

Recent commencement ceremonies across the country have seen a surge in speeches focused on artificial intelligence. Some speakers praised AI and faced boos, while others criticized it and received cheers. The trend started when a developer at the University of Central Florida warned that AI would sp

weather

Fog Alert Hits Northern Lakes: Drivers Must Slow Down

June 9, 2026

A thick blanket of fog has rolled over parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, making roads hard to see on the morning of today. The warning stays in effect until 10 a. m. Central Daylight Time, so anyone driving through the affected areas should be extra careful. The fog covers a wide region: in Mi

health

Is alkaline water a health booster or just another passing trend?

June 7, 2026

Bottled water labeled as alkaline often gets attention for its mineral additives like calcium and magnesium, which raise its pH above neutral. While regular tap water usually falls below a neutral pH of 7, alkaline water hovers around 8 or 9, leading some to believe it can balance the body’s acid le