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AI Gives Utah Small Shops a Boost

June 22, 2026

Utah’s small businesses are the heart of its economy. They open early, stay late, and keep local flavor alive while juggling many jobs in one day. Time is the biggest hurdle for these owners, not ideas. A single person often handles marketing, bookkeeping, customer service, and hiring all at onc

entertainment

Vero Beach’s Chill Music‑and‑Food Spot

June 22, 2026

The Loop Kitchen and Bar, tucked inside Riverside Theatre, has become a favorite weekend hangout for locals who love music, good food and easy vibes. It started in 2012 with a single musician playing near the theatre’s stage, but it has grown into an outdoor space that includes a grill, a kitchen

opinion

Dangerous Fire at Local Trash Plant Calls for Closure

June 22, 2026

The trash plant across the Penobscot River in Hampden has burned twice in two years, raising serious concerns about safety and health. The facility, once called PERC and now the Eagle Point Energy Center, has been a source of noise, odor, and bright lights for over two decades. When the plant

environment

Data Centers: Power, Water and Heat – A Fresh Look

June 22, 2026

In a quiet Utah park one evening, a group of moms turned their attention to the buzz around a new data center. The conversation shifted from toddlers’ playtime to worries about heat, water use and electricity costs for a proposed 9‑gigawatt facility in Box Elder County. Data centers are the hidde

business

Community Foundation Gives $103K to 17 Local Groups

June 22, 2026

The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley gave a total of $103, 350 to 17 different nonprofits during its 2026 awards luncheon. The money will help projects that focus on early learning, job training, mental health care, food safety, and reading programs in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. I

education

Apricot fun meets science, tech, and community at Los Altos event

June 22, 2026

The Los Altos History Museum turned apricots into a gateway for curious minds on June 28 with its STEM fair. Instead of just celebrating fruit, the event mixed hands-on science with playful activities. Kids could pull DNA from apricots, tinker with robotics, or design their own hybrid fruit using fr

technology

Tech Behind the Game: How Numbers Rule Modern Sports

June 22, 2026

Smart balls in soccer aren't magic—just science. The World Cup’s official ball hides a chip that only works when it gets a hard kick. Combine that with ceiling cameras filming every player, and referees suddenly know who was too far ahead for a pass before the ball even arrived. This isn’t guessing;

politics

Oil Flows Smoothly Through Key Shipping Route Again

June 22, 2026

After months of tension, oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are moving freely again. This follows a deal where the U. S. agreed to ease some restrictions on Iran’s oil sales. The change lets Iran export crude more easily than it has in over ten years. Experts say this should help stabilize f

crime

Fathers fight for change after losing kids to crimes linked to illegal immigration

June 22, 2026

Every Father’s Day, families gather to celebrate love and achievement. But for three fathers, this day brings only grief. Their children were killed or badly hurt in crimes tied to people who entered the country illegally. The Department of Homeland Security is now spotlighting their stories to show

politics

Bangladesh’s New Leader Seeks Jobs and Money from Malaysia and China

June 21, 2026

The first overseas journey of Bangladesh’s prime minister, Tarique Rahman, begins as he heads to Kuala Lumpur on Sunday afternoon. He will sit down with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to talk about sending Bangladeshi workers abroad and improving trade ties. After a short stay in Malaysia