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California schools dominate the toughest college admissions list

June 4, 2026

Many high school students searching for the hardest colleges to get into have another reason to focus on California. The state is home to some of the most selective schools in the nation, according to recent rankings. At the top sits Caltech in Pasadena with just 3 out of every 100 applicants accept

environment

Ocean science takes a hit as key climate tools disappear

June 4, 2026

Scientists are losing a powerful tool for tracking ocean changes this month. A deep-sea buoy, part of a high-tech network worth $386 million, will be pulled from the Pacific Ocean on June 16. The network, called the Ocean Observatories Initiative, has been gathering real-time data for over ten years

politics

Education Seat Battle: Sparks vs Sams in Orange County

June 3, 2026

When the polls closed at 8 p. m. on Tuesday, the results for the Orange County Board of Education District 5 race were posted. Lisa Sparks, who has already served two terms on the board, led Jason Sams by a wide margin. Sams works as an advisor at Roosevelt University, focusing on humanities and so

lifestyle

Black Beauty Hubs in Baton Rouge Create Safe Spaces

June 3, 2026

Macie Smith, a senior at Southern University, opened two hair supply shops in Baton Rouge to give Black women a welcoming place for beauty care. She began by saving money and learning Mandarin phrases to talk with her Chinese supplier, but a rough meeting taught her the importance of respect and

art

Farm Art Showcase Brings Creatives Together

June 3, 2026

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon is opening its second yearly “Around the Farm” art show on June 6, running until July 18. The display features 35 artists from northern Illinois who have submitted 65 works that honor the region’s farming heritage. The pieces span a range of media: acrylics, mixed‑me

lifestyle

A Fresh Start on a Tiny Island

June 3, 2026

After finishing university, many graduates dream of big-city jobs and flashy careers. But one person took a different path—moving to a remote island with fewer than 60 residents. Instead of heading to London like so many peers, they chose Fair Isle, a tiny dot in the ocean far from the hustle of mod

opinion

Gainesville’s music scene deserves more attention

June 3, 2026

Gainesville isn’t just known for its gators or football; it has a deep musical roots worth celebrating. The city gave birth to legends like Tom Petty, who started playing with his high school friends before The Heartbreakers took over the world. But Petty wasn’t alone. Musicians like Stephen Stills

politics

A Decade of Steady Leadership Could Change Alaska’s Game

June 3, 2026

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins isn’t your typical politician who grabs headlines with flashy drama. Instead, he’s built a career on quiet persistence and getting tangible results. For ten years, he’s worked as a state legislator, launched small businesses, helped create a college, and built organizations t

crypto

Turkey’s crypto market gets a regulated dollar option as Ripple steps in

June 3, 2026

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now available to big players in Turkey’s crypto scene through deals with three local exchanges. The move targets businesses rather than casual traders, offering a regulated alternative to the mostly offshore stablecoins currently in use. Turkey handles a huge amount of c

crypto

Why XRP Is Holding Strong While Bitcoin Struggles

June 3, 2026

Crypto investors are watching XRP closely as its price drops 2. 5%, but something interesting is happening behind the scenes. While Bitcoin ETFs lost over $4 billion in just four weeks, XRP ETFs kept bringing in money—$1. 43 billion in total since May. Even with XRP’s value slipping, these steady in