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Seven Mile Road Gets a Big Utility Upgrade

July 20, 2026

"The summer heat is great for river walks, but it’s also the time Spokane is boosting its water and sewer lines on Seven Mile Road. The road, which sees about 5, 200 cars daily, was shut down last week so the city could extend its main sewer and water system into the nearby Seven Mile area. After th

politics

Term Limits in Congress: A Debate Over Age, Power and Choice

July 18, 2026

Senators and representatives are arguing about whether a new rule should cap how long people can serve in Congress. Some lawmakers say the voters already decide who stays, and that age or health limits are up to the electorate. Others worry that older members might keep power too long, and that fres

environment

Eggs Reveal Hidden Poison in New Hampshire Lakes

July 16, 2026

Scientists study abandoned loon eggs to learn about pollution. The eggs that never hatch are collected carefully after the mother has left them. Each egg carries a record of what the loon ate in the weeks before it was laid. Eggs are better than blood samples for this work. Blood shows onl

politics

Boosie Badazz’s Pardon Scam: What Went Wrong

July 14, 2026

The idea of buying a presidential pardon has become a new kind of business, especially under the current administration. Some people claim they can sell access to the president’s power, but many of those claims have turned out to be false. One artist who paid a large fee and got nothing is rapper Bo

entertainment

Season of Music Hits the Stage in Thomasville

July 11, 2026

Thomasville Entertainment Foundation is kicking off its 89th concert season with a fresh lineup that mixes big names and niche talents. The first show, on September 19th, welcomes Tony‑driven Heather Headley, a Grammy winner who brings Broadway tunes and pop hits to the stage. Her background include

sports

College Fantasy Football Gets a Fresh Twist

July 9, 2026

Yahoo Sports has rolled out new college fantasy leagues that mix top Power Four players with Notre Dame talent, giving fans a fresh way to draft future stars. The new format lets you pair the likes of Texas’s Arch Manning with Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, or mix in Michigan tailback Jordan Marshall—

health

New Orthopedic Doctor Joins Hillsdale Hospital

July 8, 2026

Hillsdale Hospital is welcoming a fresh face to its orthopedic team this August. Dr. Paul Aschmetat will start treating patients at the Carleton Road location, bringing a range of modern procedures to the community. Dr. Aschmetat is an osteopathic specialist trained in advanced hip and knee repla

politics

The Court’s Big Decision on Women’s Sports

July 1, 2026

In early 2026, a Supreme Court ruling settled a long‑running debate about whether transgender athletes can compete on girls’ and women’s teams. The decision upheld state laws that bar biological men from such competitions, marking a win for those who argue the laws protect women’s sports. The story

science

A New Plan to Stop Screwworms

June 28, 2026

In a big step, officials from Mexico and the United States opened a plant that makes special flies to fight a nasty bug. The site is in southern Chiapas, close to Guatemala. It costs more than $50 million and will make up to 100 million flies each week. The flies are sterile, meaning they can’t rep

technology

Green 3‑D Stars Shine at Dallas Soccer Bash

June 26, 2026

Visitors stepping into the south gate of the FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas were greeted by bright lime‑green statues that seemed to pop straight out of a sci‑fi set. The figures belong to the “If Then She Can – Game Changers” display, which celebrates 26 women who have pushed the boundaries of STEM i