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Fireworks or Futuristic Fun? Rethinking Fourth of July Celebrations

July 3, 2026

The United States turns 250 this year, a milestone that invites reflection on what has changed and what remains. Modern life is built on technology that once seemed unimaginable, yet one old ritual still lights up the sky each July 4th. Fireworks have long been tied to freedom and festivity, but

weather

Michigan Faces Flood Fallout as Disaster Aid Arrives

July 3, 2026

President Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for Michigan after a series of storms, snowmelt and tornadoes. The state’s governor announced the move on July 2, citing damage that stretched across 43 counties. Federal Emergency Management Agency said it will send $33. 3 million in

politics

Mount Rushmore Gets a Big Night: President, Fireworks and Weather Drama

July 3, 2026

South Dakota is ready to host a huge celebration that marks 250 years of the United States. The plan includes fireworks worth about $700, 000 and a visit from President Donald Trump. Earlier this year the governor sent an official invitation hoping to attract national attention. The White House conf

politics

Anchorage Assembly Stands Divided Over George Martinez’s Flight

July 3, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly faces a split decision about what to do next with Representative George Martinez after state regulators fined him for misusing campaign money on a round‑trip trip to Florida. Three members—Erin Baldwin Day, Keith McCormick and Sydney Scout—plan to introduce a resolution tha

business

Library Board Talks Budget and Plans on July 28

July 3, 2026

The Cuyahoga County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet twice on Tuesday, July 28, in Parma. First, the Finance Committee will gather at 4 p. m. , then the full Board will convene an hour later. Both sessions are held in the Administrative Offices Auditorium on 2111 Snow Road and anyone can a

politics

Trump, Crypto and the Big Money Shuffle

July 3, 2026

The story starts with a $30 million gamble in November 2024. A Chinese billionaire, Justin Sun, poured money into a crypto project that was tied to the soon‑to‑be president. The venture, called World Liberty Financial, was run by Trump and a partner, Steve Witkoff. Its tokens promised nothing concre

technology

AI Friends in Taiwan: New Tool for Checking Mental Health Risks

July 3, 2026

In Taiwan, a new approach is being tested to help doctors spot mental health problems early. Instead of relying only on traditional interviews, clinicians are now using AI‑powered virtual companions that chat with patients. These digital friends listen to what people say, look for signs of distress,

entertainment

Fun Night at Greenville’s Unity Park: Music, Food and Fireworks

July 3, 2026

A Saturday night in early July turns into a community celebration at Unity Park, where a fireworks display lights up the sky from 6 to 10 p. m. The evening starts with local music, followed by a performance from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra before the main pyrotechnic show. Visitors can enjoy a

politics

Health Leaders Clash Over Measles Data

July 3, 2026

A former chief medical officer of the CDC said that a well‑known vaccine critic and his team asked for old measles data while the country was fighting a major outbreak. The request came at a time when more than 2, 000 people had measles in the U. S. , and some children had died. The CDC staff

politics

Senator McConnell’s Health: What Kentucky Really Needs to Know

July 3, 2026

A rising Democrat in Kentucky is demanding that the state learn the truth about a senior Republican senator’s health. The candidate says the senator’s team has not answered basic questions and may be hiding whether he can still serve. The story began when the senator was reportedly hospitalized over