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Smoke clouds Colorado mountains as western wildfires spread rapidly

June 25, 2026

The Colorado mountains are currently covered in a thick layer of smoke, mainly drifting from large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada. These fires have grown quickly due to ongoing drought and consistently hot, dry weather across the western United States. While most of the smoke comes from distan

opinion

Teachers Get a Roof Over Their Heads in Battle Creek

June 25, 2026

Battle Creek, Michigan, is trying a new trick to fill empty early childhood teaching spots: free housing. The city’s "First Teacher, First Home" plan offers rent-free apartments to educators, copying an idea that worked in New Haven, Connecticut. The move targets one of the biggest headaches for tea

crime

World Cup visitors flood Atlanta, but crime levels surprisingly drop

June 25, 2026

Atlanta became a soccer hotspot when the FIFA World Cup kicked off, drawing half a million fans into the city. Despite the massive crowds and global spotlight, something unexpected happened: crime rates actually fell during the tournament’s first week. Most surprising? This happened in the middle of

crime

Hidden Camera Near Eugene Home Shows How Crime Rings Pick Their Targets

June 25, 2026

Police in Eugene recently found a sneaky hidden camera near a family’s home, wrapped in fake grass and duct tape. It was likely used by a group of thieves who have been targeting Asian American households across Oregon and nearby states since 2023. Instead of breaking in right away, these criminals

science

Detecting plant threats: A smart sensor for protecting lilies

June 25, 2026

Fusarium oxysporum is a fungus that quietly ruins crops by rotting lily bulbs from the inside out. This stealthy pathogen releases a toxin called fusaric acid (FA) that speeds up decay, making it a key warning sign for farmers. While chemical pesticides can slow the damage, they introduce new proble

health

Bringing COVID-19 Testing to Underserved African American Communities in Chicago

June 25, 2026

When COVID-19 first spread, many African American neighborhoods in Chicago struggled to find nearby testing sites. These areas lacked easy access to healthcare resources, making it harder for people to get tested quickly. To solve this, local groups teamed up with churches to set up testing spots wh

crypto

Bitcoin’s Big Backer Hits Rough Patch as Stock Struggles

June 25, 2026

A major company that once rode Bitcoin’s wave to Wall Street fame is now facing a sharp drop in value. This firm, led by a well-known Bitcoin supporter, has seen its stock price fall nearly 80% from its peak. Over just five days, the decline deepened by another 20%, raising questions about its futur

crypto

Behind the UK’s slow crypto growth: Rules set but few follow through

June 25, 2026

The UK wants to be known as a top spot for cryptocurrency innovation. But behind the scenes, rules don’t always turn into action. A former regulator who once shaped crypto policy explains it like this: big ideas for digital money often stay on paper because they take too long to put into place. Yea

crypto

Digital Money Takes a Hit as Big Tech Stocks Stumble

June 25, 2026

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin slid lower this week, dragged down by a broader retreat in tech shares tied to semiconductors and AI. Bitcoin dropped to its weakest level since early 2023, briefly slipping under $60, 000 before clawing back to around $60, 700. That pullback was

environment

Are data centers worth the hidden costs?

June 25, 2026

A quiet industry boom is happening in towns across America. Tech companies are building huge data centers in places where people live and work. These centers power things like AI chatbots and cloud storage, but they also use massive amounts of water and electricity. In some areas, they drink up more