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Live Music Night Helps Schools Grow

July 3, 2026

The WiSH Education Foundation will host the SCV Music Festival on Friday, Aug. 28 from 6 to 9 p. m. at the California Institute of the Arts Amphitheatre in Valencia. The evening will feature a mix of well‑known and local artists, including Nomad & Lola, Nate Morton, Derek Frank, Jessy Fury, Maiya

science

Hot Summer Days Might Be Making Minnesota Tomatoes Scarce

July 2, 2026

Gardeners in Minnesota are noticing something unusual this season: their tomato plants aren’t growing as much as usual. The reason? The unusually hot weather is making it harder for tomatoes to thrive. When temperatures rise, pollinators like bees stay away, which means fewer tomatoes could be ready

entertainment

Ways to spend summer days in the Twin Cities beyond the usual heat

July 2, 2026

The Twin Cities don’t just sit around waiting for relief from summer heat. Instead of staring at ice cream cones, locals find active ways to enjoy the season. Food stands pop up at summer festivals, letting people taste small bites without paying full prices. Small fees apply for some dishes, but mo

science

Could Earth Outlive the Sun?

July 2, 2026

Five billion years from now, the Sun will finish its main job. Inside, its fuel will run low. It will swell up, turn red, then pulse wildly for a while before shrinking into a small glowing cinder. Most people picture this ending as a giant fireball that swallows Mercury, Venus, and Earth—turning ou

technology

China races to build its own AI chips as U. S. keeps tightening export rules

July 2, 2026

Late in spring of 2026, Washington expanded the list of chips U. S. companies cannot freely send to China. The updated rules cover some of Nvidia’s fastest AI processors, the same ones powering data centers worldwide. Any shipment to a Chinese address now needs a special license, even if it first st

technology

SpaceX’s AI gadget tease: real product or clever smoke screen?

July 2, 2026

SpaceX might have just thrown a wrench into the AI gadget race—and maybe did it on purpose. Last month a handful of investors got a peek at something very slim, Snapdragon-powered, and running a SpaceX-branded operating system from Elon Musk’s xAI division. The surprise demo happened right before Sp

finance

The Hidden Strain in Private Lending

July 2, 2026

Private credit has quietly taken a hit. Most publicly traded funding companies that lend to mid-sized businesses are now in the red. Why? Their loans are worth less than before, while their borrowing costs keep climbing. The problem is bigger than these firms alone. These lenders, called BDCs, act

sports

When Cardinals' Trey McBride calls the Seahawks the toughest NFC West foe

July 2, 2026

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride has spent four NFL seasons trying to crack the NFC West’s toughest nut. While the Cardinals share the division with three powerhouse teams, McBride picks the Seattle Seahawks as the division’s—and likely the league’s—most challenging matchup. His reasoning? S

entertainment

Electric Forest 2026: A Colorful, Wild Weekend in Michigan

July 1, 2026

The four‑day Electric Forest festival wrapped up on June 28, leaving the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury quiet after a bustling summer of music and art. Each year, people from all over the U. S. travel to this small village near Lake Michigan to camp, dance and explore a forest turned into a creative p

technology

Meta Glasses Meet Kylie Jenner: A New Tech Trend

July 1, 2026

Meta has released a fresh line of AI‑powered smart glasses, joining forces with eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica and celebrity Kylie Jenner. The launch happened on June 23, with a big event in New York City where influencers and journalists tried out the new gadgets. The glasses come in three shape