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Texas Sharks Take the Spotlight on National TV

July 25, 2026

The annual Discovery Channel show that started as a science lesson has turned into a pop‑culture event, and this year it will feature a Texas expert. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is stepping onto the national stage for the first time, bringing local paleontologist Ron Tykoski into a tel

education

Camp Countdown: Final Wizards of Science Session

July 25, 2026

Mid‑America Science Museum is ending its summer program with a final week called Wizarding World of Science. Kids can sign up until Monday, and the camp runs from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. , every weekday for children aged six to twelve. The program is all about hands‑on experiments that feel like magic.

sports

Mariners Seek Powerful Right‑Hander to Beat T‑Mobile Park’s Hitters’ Curse

July 25, 2026

The Seattle franchise faces a clear challenge: they need a right‑handed batter who can deliver power and contact in a ballpark that punishes hitters. T‑Mobile Park’s statistics show it is one of the toughest venues for right‑handed players, with a 90 wOBA factor that drops offense below league avera

politics

New Park Plan Faces Tax Vote in Skokie

July 25, 2026

A small group of people answered a question about building new parks in Skokie. Most said they would vote “yes” for a $53 million plan that would raise taxes later. Because of this, the park board decided to put the idea on the November ballot. The money would turn an old road into a fresh pa

politics

Sophie Cunningham Takes a Stand on Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports

July 25, 2026

Sophie Cunningham, the seven‑year veteran of the WNBA and teammate of Caitlin Clark on the Indiana Fever, recently stepped into a heated national debate. She made her position clear in an ESPN interview, saying she wants to protect girls and women from competing against biological men. She also stat

technology

Innovation at Risk: Tech Giants Fight for Open AI Models

July 25, 2026

Tech leaders are warning the U. S. government not to put hard limits on open‑weight AI models, saying it could hurt American progress and let other countries take the lead. In a letter released on Friday, more than twenty companies—including Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta and Palantir—argued that early ba

politics

New York Mayor Cuts Paperwork, Gives Small Shops a Breathing Room

July 25, 2026

The mayor of New York City recently showed up on social media with a video that felt more like a protest against bureaucracy than a campaign ad. He placed sheets labeled “RED TAPE” and other complaints about fees into a shredder, then tossed the shredded bits like confetti. The clip was set to a Wu

politics

Trump Cuts Green Grants, Says Politics Was the Reason

July 25, 2026

The federal government has admitted that it stopped paying for green energy projects in 16 states because those states voted for a particular presidential candidate. The money, amounting to $7. 6 billion, was meant for clean‑energy projects that could help people and the planet. Instead of looking a

politics

Dodgers, Trump and the Question of Pride

July 25, 2026

The Los Angeles baseball club has long been a symbol of pride for many fans. Recently, the team’s trip to the White House under President Trump has sparked debate. Some people feel that meeting a controversial leader can tarnish the Dodgers’ image, especially when the president’s actions have

politics

Student Protest Forces India’s Education Minister to Step Down

July 25, 2026

India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has quit after a wave of student protests erupted over leaked medical entrance exams. The movement, led by the youth‑driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has grown from a meme into a nationwide campaign demanding reform of the exam system and accountabi