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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

business

Local Stories, Big Tech Changes

July 9, 2026

New money is pouring into schools, factories and labs across the U. S. after big events like the pandemic and new federal rules. This cash is reshaping how kids learn, how people work, and what the economy looks like today. But fewer reporters are left to tell these stories. In the last twenty year

sports

Sports Law Battle Ends in Arizona

July 9, 2026

In a move that may feel like the end of an uphill fight, an LGBTQ+ rights group has decided to drop its lawsuit against Arizona’s Department of Education. The case challenged a state rule that bars boys from participating in girls’ sports. The decision follows the Supreme Court’s recent 6‑to‑3 ruli

opinion

California’s Billionaire Tax: A One‑Time Call for Fair Share

July 9, 2026

The idea of taxing the richest residents in California is gaining traction as the state faces a growing wealth gap. A proposed measure on next November’s ballot would impose a single 5 % levy on billionaires, aiming to capture revenue that the current tax system misses. Because most of these fortune

science

Birds and Fish Move Like Tiny Springy Crystals

July 9, 2026

Scientists at New York University have found that when birds fly in lines or fish swim in schools, they behave similarly to a soft crystal. In this material, tiny “atoms” sit evenly in a lattice and are linked by flexible bonds that can stretch or bend. The researchers suggest that each bird or fish

sports

Lenovo’s Tech Boosts the World Cup Experience

July 9, 2026

Lenovo, the official tech partner of FIFA, is using AI to change how fans and players see the game. In a tense 2026 match, Colombia’s Davinson Sánchez thought he had scored. A referee ruled him off‑side after a 3D avatar showed the exact position of his boot. The moment was replayed on screens, l

technology

Asian Investors Shift Focus to AI‑Resilient Companies

July 9, 2026

Recent market highs driven by artificial intelligence have sparked doubt among investors about the sustainability of rapid profit growth and the return on large infrastructure outlays. At a recent conference in Singapore, fund managers expressed caution, noting the need to balance enthusias

politics

Utah’s Data‑Center Debate: A New Look at the Summer Election

July 9, 2026

In the heat of Utah’s summer elections, a sharp divide emerged over a planned data‑center project. A recent poll revealed that 60 % of voters opposed the Stratos facility, while only 26 % backed it. The issue cut across party lines and regions, turning a seemingly technical proposal into a political

entertainment

New Blood Rises in MobLand Season Two

July 9, 2026

A fresh chapter of the British crime drama “MobLand” begins on Paramount+ on September 18. The series returns with ten episodes that dive deeper into the fractured world of the Harrigan family. Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan headline the cast, bringing gravitas to a story that mixe

science

Jamaican Plant Sparks New Wave of Luxury Tea

July 9, 2026

A Jamaican botanical, first patented in 2016, is turning heads in the high‑end tea world. Scientists at UC Davis and Eurofins discovered that the plant is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, flavonoids and fiber—an unusual mix for a tea leaf. Early lab tests show it can slow t