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Four Baby Bobcats Tagged at Rhode Island University

June 29, 2026

The University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences has recently captured four newborn bobcats for a wildlife study. These young cats were found during the spring, and researchers attached small GPS tags to them to track their movements. The project is a joint effort with

education

Loyola Blakefield Wins Again – A School That Shapes Lives

June 29, 2026

Loyola Blakefield in Towson has been chosen by readers five years straight. The Jesuit school mixes old lessons like Latin with new ones such as cyberscience. Students do more than learn; they travel to Appalachia, fix homes, and help build in Belize. When they finish, 98 % go to college –

opinion

College Talk and the AI Debate

June 29, 2026

In spring ceremonies, some speakers raised voices about how artificial intelligence could change jobs. Students shouted back, not because they hate technology but because they feel the promises made about college are shaky. The focus on money and job skills has turned schools into profit factories,

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

Louisiana Senate Race Shifts After Trump‑Endorsed Candidate Wins

June 29, 2026

Julia Letlow, a former teacher and college administrator, has secured the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate in Louisiana. She achieved this victory after a runoff against state treasurer John Fleming, who had previously challenged two‑term Senator Bill Cassidy. Letlow’s campaign was bolstered e

environment

Chicago’s birds need a smarter city design

June 29, 2026

Chicago sits right in the path of one of North America’s busiest bird highways—the Mississippi Flyway. Millions of birds zoom through every season, but the city’s glass towers turn clear days into death traps. One spring night in 2023, close to 1, 000 birds crashed into McCormick Place’s reflective

education

Texas teens will soon learn money skills in school. Will it make a difference?

June 29, 2026

Starting this fall, Texas high school freshmen must take a personal finance class to graduate—a first for the state. The move follows years of debate over whether schools should teach money management, a skill many adults still struggle with. Research shows American adults often misunderstand basic

entertainment

A Detective on a Small Island: Why This Setting Changes Everything

June 29, 2026

Catalina Island isn’t your typical crime scene. Instead of flashing lights and crowded streets, this place runs on whispers and unspoken rules. Sergeant Stilwell knows big-city chaos—like Los Angeles—where cases pile up fast and everyone keeps their distance. But on Catalina, things work differently

sports

What Makes a Caddie Stick Around for Seven Years?

June 29, 2026

Viktor Hovland wasn’t the first player Shay Knight carried a bag for—and he won’t be the last. Since Hovland turned pro in 2019, he’s claimed seven PGA Tour wins, most with Knight walking beside him. Most golfers change caddies frequently, but Knight stayed through highs and lows. That long run toge

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