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Bright Minds Power a New Future

July 3, 2026

David Chudoba, a senior at Niles West High School, has always leaned toward math and science. When the Exelon Foundation invited him to a weeklong STEM Academy, he jumped at the chance to explore engineering prospects. The program unfolded at DePaul University and the ComEd Training Center from Jun

celebrities

Sneak‑Peek Wedding at Madison Square Garden

July 3, 2026

In a hot New York City weekend, Taylor Swift and her fiancé Travis Kelce set up a private celebration inside Madison Square Garden. The couple invited about one hundred people to an intimate rehearsal dinner at the Infosys Theater on Thursday, with a larger gathering for around one thousand guests t

crime

Moped Crash Sparks Investigation in Seton Hill

July 3, 2026

In the evening of Thursday, a moped lay broken on West Franklin Street’s sidewalk in Baltimore’s Seton Hill area. The vehicle was scattered, with parts of its frame and wheels strewn across the curb. Nearby, bright orange spray paint marked a search perimeter, hinting that police had already deplo

business

Quiet Life on a 96‑Acre Southern Farm

July 3, 2026

The gate opens onto a gravel road that leads into a quiet pasture where cattle graze. Far from city noise, the only sounds are distant traffic on Highway 187 and the soft rustle of leaves. A two‑lane blacktop cuts through rolling fields, ending at a tree line that marks the edge of the property.

opinion

Protecting the Everglades: A Call to Balance Growth and Nature

July 3, 2026

The Southwest Florida region known as the Greater Western Everglades is a patchwork of cypress swamps, mangrove islands and hidden wetlands that shelters more than 100 species at risk of disappearing. Long before any roads or suburbs appeared, the Calusa people mastered living with these waters for

education

New Leader Takes Helm at Local College

July 3, 2026

A big change is happening behind the scenes at Northwest Arkansas Community College. The school just named Arthur Bradford as its new senior vice president of finance and administration—a role that oversees everything from budgets to campus safety. It’s a high-stakes job, one that shapes how the col

environment

Tracing the silent journey of plutonium in the Pacific

July 3, 2026

Plutonium might sound like a word from a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually a useful tool for scientists studying ocean currents. In the western North Pacific, two main sources of plutonium exist: old nuclear tests scattered plutonium across the globe, while nearby US tests left a different kind of mar

environment

Wildfires rage across Colorado as holiday weekend raises fire risks

July 3, 2026

Colorado is facing a tough battle with wildfires this week, with five major blazes burning nearly 200 square miles of land. The Aspen Acres fire alone has destroyed over 200 homes in Custer and Pueblo counties, turning streets into scenes that look more like a disaster movie than a rural landscape—i

politics

Celebrating America's big birthday in Philly despite the heat

July 3, 2026

Philadelphia kicked off its 250th birthday festivities with a splash, but not the kind you'd expect on a scorching July day. With temperatures pushing past 100 degrees, many planned events took a backseat to the weather. Yet some Philadelphians weren't about to let a little heat wave stop their cele

celebrities

Celebrities flock to New York before the Swift-Kelce wedding

July 3, 2026

New York City is buzzing with excitement as famous faces touch down ahead of a major celebrity wedding. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s nuptials have drawn big names to the city, with stars spotted around town. Among them are Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello, and Anya Taylor-Joy, all seen