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U. S. and Iran Halt Bombing, Markets Await New Direction

July 26, 2026

The U. S. has stopped its air attacks after 13 nights of bombing, and Iran agreed to pause strikes on Gulf states. The move leaves traders watching closely as markets prepare for Monday’s opening. Crypto markets were the only active area over the weekend. Bitcoin hovered around $64, 463, a slight r

entertainment

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

weather

Weather Week Ahead: Showers, Storms and a Hint of Fog

July 26, 2026

Central New York faces an active weather spell that starts on Sunday. Weak systems will bring scattered showers in the afternoon and evening, with a few storms that could flash gusty winds or small hail. No serious danger is expected, but the clouds will set the stage for a week of rain. On S

business

Uncertain Roads Ahead: Why Companies Must Stay Nimble in 2026

July 26, 2026

Businesses are facing a roller‑coaster of economic shifts that make planning feel like guessing the weather. In the first half of 2026, gas prices have surged and fallen in quick bursts, driven by worries about global supply lines. A jump from $2. 98 to over $4 per gallon in just a month shows how f

finance

Energy Surge Pushes Korean ETFs Toward Oil, While Chips Take a Hit

July 26, 2026

South Korea’s stock market saw a big shift last week. Energy stocks moved to the front, pulling in most investors’ attention. Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel, sparking a rush into crude‑oil and renewable‑energy funds. The “PLUS Solar & ESS” ETF jumped 18. 17 %, leading the list of to

opinion

Heat Pumps in Maine: A Mix of Energy Tricks and Big Business

July 26, 2026

In Maine, heat pumps have become a common sight on roofs and in backyards. They work like air conditioners that can also warm houses, pulling heat from outside or the ground and moving it inside. Because they don’t burn fuel, they can be cheaper to run than electric baseboards or oil furnaces when e

lifestyle

Classic Car Comeback: A 1930 Plymouth Wins a Modern Show

July 26, 2026

A 1930 Plymouth Coupe, built when the U. S. was entering a tough economic era, survived through decades of change and now shines as the winner at Evergreen’s 2025 Show ’N Shine. The car, once driven by ordinary people, was rescued and restored by Darald Kelley from Libby, who spent years breathing n

politics

Small Shops Fight Back Against Trump’s New Global Duties

July 25, 2026

A pair of small American firms stepped into court after the Trump administration rolled out a fresh set of tariffs on July 24. The companies, one that imports spices and another that sells watches, claim the new duties violate U. S. law. They argue the government used a broad trade rule that t

art

Blackboard Art Battles: Japan’s Chalk‑Canvas Competition

July 25, 2026

"The idea of turning a classroom blackboard into a masterpiece is catching on among Japanese high schoolers. In a yearly event called Kokuban Art Koshien, students from roughly three hundred schools bring fresh drawings to life with bright chalk. The pieces range from dinosaur adventures and manga m

politics

Citizenship Reexamined: A Fresh Take on Rights and Responsibility

July 25, 2026

A recent Supreme Court case sparked a debate about what it really means to be a citizen in America. The decision overruled an order that would have limited automatic birthright citizenship, a move that some argued challenged the long‑standing rule that anyone born on U. S. soil is a citizen. Justic