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England’s Victory Sparks Tension Over Manager’s Critique

July 12, 2026

The match in Miami turned into a hard‑fought duel that ended 2-1 for England. Norway scored first when Andreas Schjelderup’s pass slipped past the keeper, but Jude Bellingham answered with a stunning goal in stoppage time. He followed that up by netting the winner early in extra time, sealing Englan

entertainment

Garden Secrets: How Celebrities Are Scored for the Big Game

July 10, 2026

Madison Square Garden has been keeping a secret list of its most valuable guests. The arena’s own database assigns a “risk score” to over 400 well‑known figures, from pop stars to sports legends. The ratings range from “flag” for low concern all the way up to “banned, ” meaning the person can’t ente

education

New Faces in Highland Schools

July 9, 2026

Highland’s school board added fresh leaders at the June 29 meeting. Christopher Meyer, who has taught English and digital media since 2013, was named assistant principal of Highland High School starting August 1. The spot opened when Ryan Taylor moved from the high school to lead Hinckley Elem

education

Quiet Champions of Peace

July 6, 2026

In a history class, the focus shifts from famous war heroes to ordinary people who shape lasting harmony. These figures show that peace is built not only by grand gestures but by everyday actions. A woman named Alice Paul led a peaceful march in Washington, D. C. , on March 3, 1913. Her dem

sports

Tottenham Keeps Goalkeeper Plans Straight, Says Sky Sports

July 6, 2026

Spurs are clear about who will guard their net next season. After picking up Martin Dubravka from Burnley, the club has set its sights on strengthening its squad for future glory. Dubravka will sit behind Antonin Kinsky, who is already on a new contract that rewards his solid performances last year.

entertainment

Adapting Big‑Idea Sci‑Fi: What Next for TV

July 6, 2026

The idea that huge science‑fiction books could become hit television shows feels almost impossible at first glance. Those stories are set in far‑off futures, involve thousands of characters, and span continents—what could a screenwriter do with that? Yet the past decade has shown that streaming plat

celebrities

The Swiss-Slovak Tennis Star Who Balances Two Worlds

July 6, 2026

Belinda Bencic’s story isn’t just about tennis—it’s about growing up between two cultures. Born in Switzerland to parents who fled Czechoslovakia decades ago, she grew up speaking Slovak at home while competing under the Swiss flag. That dual identity shaped more than just her language skills; it in

education

A local shop owner keeps giving back to science classes for 14 years straight

July 5, 2026

For over a decade, a small business in Romeoville has quietly supported science and math classes nearby. Each year, the owner of a Mobil gas station on 135th Street donates $500 to local schools through an ExxonMobil program. That adds up to $7, 000 total since 2012—all going to STEM programs in Val

science

A Pilot‑Scientist’s Summer Flights and Winter Dog Rides

July 4, 2026

The summer sun was bright over Alaska’s coast, and a small Cessna 185 traced a tight zig‑zag path above the waves. Inside, Martin Stuefer looked down through a special camera that could see hundreds of colors the eye can’t. He was measuring how ocean water changes when nearby glaciers melt. Stuefer

politics

Anchorage Assembly Stands Divided Over George Martinez’s Flight

July 3, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly faces a split decision about what to do next with Representative George Martinez after state regulators fined him for misusing campaign money on a round‑trip trip to Florida. Three members—Erin Baldwin Day, Keith McCormick and Sydney Scout—plan to introduce a resolution tha