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Alaska Senate Race: Why the Legal Fights Are Misplaced

July 11, 2026

In Alaska, a new Senate candidate named Dan J. Sullivan has sparked controversy because his name appears on the same ballot as the current senator, Dan S. Sullivan. Some political writers claim that this duplication will confuse voters and that the new candidate is breaking federal civil‑rights laws

politics

Political Consulting in the Crossfire: A New Look at a Controversial Campaign

July 11, 2026

A Philadelphia‑based consulting firm has found itself in the eye of a political storm after its work on a Maine Senate bid that ended amid scandal. The agency, known for helping elect Pennsylvania figures and running high‑profile ads, is now being scrutinized as details about the candidate’s past su

sports

Jermall Charlo’s Next Big Target: A Title Fight with Jaime Munguia

July 11, 2026

Jermall Charlo has spent the past six years sparingly in the ring, fighting only four times. A mix of legal troubles and personal choices has kept him away from the spotlight, yet he remains a tough competitor at 168‑175 pounds. At 36, Charlo’s body shows little wear, making him a potential obstacle

technology

Expanding the Future: A U. S. Plant Gets a Boost for Advanced Aerospace Materials

July 11, 2026

The company is adding more than a third of its production space at a Maryland factory, using millions of dollars to grow its U. S. manufacturing presence. This move is part of a larger strategy that keeps the company at the cutting edge of materials used in planes, cars and even space probes. By

health

Liver scarring and smart tiny delivery tricks

July 11, 2026

Liver scarring, called fibrosis, happens when too much scar tissue builds up in the liver. The main culprit is a cell type called hepatic stellate cells, or HSCs, which become overactive and produce extra matrix material. Scientists have uncovered a few key triggers that push the disease forward. O

entertainment

Celebrities as Their Own Bloopers

July 11, 2026

The idea of actors playing exaggerated versions of themselves first popped up when Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg wrote the script for a post‑apocalyptic comedy. They asked whether audiences would laugh more at fictional heroes or at familiar faces poking fun at their own quirks. The answer was a reso

celebrities

Hollywood Stars Light Up Spain‑Belgium World Cup Clash

July 11, 2026

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinal in Los Angeles drew a celebrity crowd that turned the match into a pop‑culture event. Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, both Oscar winners, hosted the Spanish team’s star squad from their luxury suite, inviting friends such as Brad Pitt who appeared in a Team USA shir

politics

When the Court Ruling Stalls, Girls Fight for Fair Play

July 11, 2026

In 23 states, laws that stop men from joining women’s sports are missing or weak. Washington is one of those places, and a high‑school soccer player there feels the effect every time she faces a male opponent. She says it is unfair that her speed and strength are compared to someone who has an advan

technology

Quantum Computing: Reality or Just Hype?

July 10, 2026

The buzz around quantum computers is louder than ever. Politicians claim we will own a working machine by the next few years, and big tech firms are pouring billions into research. But does a practical quantum computer actually exist yet? Experts say no. A recent piece by Sophia Chen exp

technology

Privacy‑First AI that Keeps Your Secrets Safe

July 10, 2026

Lumo 2. 0 is a major leap from Proton’s first AI helper, which drew millions of users last year. Instead of using the same cloud‑based model that trains on every chat, this new version is built on a brand‑new engine. It keeps all conversations, pictures and extra context locked in end‑to‑end e