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Festive Corn Boil Brings Community Together

July 26, 2026

The Sugar Grove Corn Boil, a yearly gathering that runs from Thursday to Sunday at Volunteer Park, draws between 30 000 and 35 000 visitors each year. A volunteer group runs the event, offering carnival rides, kids’ games, food stalls and live music. The festival began almost 60 years ago and remain

politics

Money Flow in a Campaign: A Closer Look

July 26, 2026

The latest financial filing from a congressional candidate shows where the cash is headed. Two large transfers—$62, 000 on March 31 and $34, 000 on June 27—were sent to the National Republican Congressional Committee. These amounts came from donors but were redirected instead of staying in the candi

art

Betsy Wyeth’s Hidden Design Legacy and Other Local Treasures

July 25, 2026

The Brandywine Museum of Art has opened a new shrine to Betsy James Wyeth, showcasing her knack for turning old buildings into cool, Shaker‑inspired spaces. Visitors can walk through Brinton’s Mill, the historic complex where Betsy and her husband Andrew lived, now made accessible for the first tim

health

Weight Loss in Liver Disease: How It Affects Belly Fat and Muscle

July 21, 2026

A new study looks at how losing weight changes the fat around the gut and the muscle in people with a certain type of liver disease that isn’t yet scarred. The researchers focused on the area near a key artery called the superior mesenteric artery, where fat can directly reach the liver through t

health

Medical Students in Northwest Nigeria: How They View the Mpox Vaccine

July 21, 2026

The outbreak of Mpox has led the World Health Organization to call it a global emergency. In Nigeria, new cases have raised concerns for future health workers. Researchers wanted to know how medical students feel about the Mpox shot, whether they understand it, and if they would pay for it. A surve

sports

World Cup 2026: New Rules, Big Surprises and the Heat of Politics

July 20, 2026

The final showdown between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey closed a historic 48‑team World Cup that stretched over six weeks and three countries. A total of 104 matches were played, giving fans a record‑setting amount of action and drama. The tournament’s biggest change was the expansion to 48

science

How Tiny Gene Changes Can Turn on the Body’s Fat and Sugar Systems

July 20, 2026

Single‑nucleotide changes in our DNA can create or remove small “CG” spots that are key to turning genes on and off. When a genetic change adds or deletes one of these spots, the surrounding DNA may gain or lose a chemical tag called methylation. That tag tells the cell how much of a gene to m

business

Protein‑Powered Ice Cream: A New Summer Treat

July 19, 2026

The idea of adding protein to frozen desserts has moved from a niche experiment to a full‑blown trend. New and established brands are now pouring protein into their scoops, aiming at health‑savvy customers who still want something sweet. Brands such as Rivo, Nymble, Blue Bell and Foothills Creame

health

Marine Bacteria Turns into a Dangerous Ally for Liver Patients

July 19, 2026

is a tiny organism that usually lives in water and soil. It rarely causes disease, but when it does, the infections can be hard to treat because the bacteria often resist many medicines. In a recent case, doctors found this marine bacterium in the fluid that builds up around the belly of someone

sports

Night‑time Show at Madison Square Garden: What to Expect

July 19, 2026

The big arena in New York will light up this Saturday with a wrestling show that pulls fans from all over the city. The program starts at 8 p. m. Eastern and will be streamed only on Peacock, a subscription service that costs about $11 a month or less if you choose an annual plan. Fans will see t