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Boston’s New Money Museum: A Free Dive into Finance History

July 2, 2026

The Museum of American Finance has opened its doors in Boston’s Seaport district, inviting visitors to explore the story of money from a fresh angle. The building at 200 Seaport Blvd. , formerly home to Fidelity Investments, now hosts a collection that tells how dollars and cents shaped the nation. ...

sports

Rams Revamp: CSU Aims for Power School Status

July 2, 2026

Colorado State’s new athletic chief is shouting loud about a bold shift. He says the university already has the size, talent and reputation of a “power school, ” and now he wants that to show in sports. The message is clear: the Rams are ready for a new era. The change began when John Weber stepped

politics

Supreme Court Decision on Roundup: A Mixed Verdict

July 2, 2026

The court’s ruling in favor of the herbicide company was correct on some points. The judge agreed that a man named Damon Landor could not sue because the law was clear he had no rights to claim. This shows that when rules are firm, courts can block people from taking legal action. However, the same

celebrities

The Rock’s Quiet Vote: Why He Says Politics Stay Behind the Curtain

July 2, 2026

Dwayne Johnson, known as “The Rock, ” recently told a magazine that he will keep his political views private. He said the constant debate over politics is tiring and that he wants to focus on his work in film and business. Some Hollywood figures disagreed. Actor George Takei posted that Johnson’s

crime

Teen in Baltimore gets shot, two others face car‑jacking charges

July 2, 2026

Baltimore police received a ShotSpotter alert on Vine Street at 8:12 p. m. , reporting four shots fired. Officers arrived to find shell casings but no victim on the scene. Within a short time, a 15‑year‑old boy was brought to a local hospital with a non‑life‑threatening gunshot wound. As of the foll

sports

Jenny Taft’s Family Roots and How They Shaped Her Career

July 2, 2026

Jenny Taft grew up in a house that echoed with the clack of ice and the rush of speed. Her dad, John Taft, was a star defenseman for the University of Wisconsin–Madison and later played in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings. He also led the U. S. team at the 1976 Winter Olympics. From him, Jenny lea

crime

Undercover Cop Catches Suspected Pimp in Oakland Sting

July 2, 2026

An Oakland police officer, fresh from graduating top of her academy class in 2023, took on a tough undercover mission last year. The plan was simple but risky: blend in as a sex worker in a neighborhood with serious crime problems, and see if anyone tried to exploit or recruit her. What happened nex

politics

Trump Plans Dallas Rally to Boost Republican Midterm Voters

July 1, 2026

A big political event is set for Dallas in September, where President Donald Trump and other Republican leaders will try to energize voters before the November midterm elections. This gathering is unusual because parties normally hold such conventions only during presidential election years, not in

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

politics

Supreme Court Decides on Birthright, Transgender Sports and Money in Politics

July 1, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court finished its term with three big rulings that touch on citizenship, sports and campaign money. First, the Court ruled that anyone born in America automatically gets U. S. citizenship. This decision overturns a former executive order by President Trump that tried to stop th