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quad cities regional educational association

Growing Community Roots in Fayetteville

July 19, 2026

William Shelby, 36, works as the horticulture education coordinator at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. He was chosen for Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 because he pours his energy into strengthening the city. Shelby’s projects range from building community gardens to leading volunteer groups a

politics

War’s Hidden Cost: Why Tech Isn’t the Answer

July 19, 2026

The idea that modern weapons can make war clean and easy is a dangerous lie. It tricks leaders into thinking that hitting a target equals winning the whole conflict. When the enemy responds, they feel forced to keep fighting so they don’t admit defeat, creating a cycle of endless escalation. Peop

politics

Car Repairs Get a New Twist – What It Means for You

July 19, 2026

BMW is testing a special screw that only its own tools can turn, aiming to keep repair work in its hands. The design shows the brand’s logo and is meant to block common wrenches, making it hard for independent garages to open cars. The company has not yet rolled the screw out in production, but lawm

sports

Hawks’ Summer Moves: Building a Youthful Core

July 19, 2026

The Atlanta front office set out to keep its promise of growth after a solid postseason run. Rather than chase headline deals, the team focused on steady additions that fit their long‑term plan. First came a draft pick in the early rounds, selecting a point guard who could slot into the lineup imme

business

World Cup Boosts Small Towns and Unexpected Sales

July 19, 2026

The global soccer event spilled over into everyday American life, turning local shops into unexpected profit hubs. In the U. S. , five‑percent of spending at small stores and restaurants in host cities grew faster than the national average during the first three weeks of June, a clear shift from ear

entertainment

Cube Fun Spot Lights Up Chicago

July 19, 2026

A bright new game zone has popped up on Michigan Avenue, drawing visitors into a buzzing arena that looks like a TV set. The place is built around big clear boxes that house timed challenges, giving people the feel of a live show. The idea comes from a UK game series that tested contestants’ spee

crypto

Kraken Adds Simple Bitcoin and Ether Options to Grow the Crypto Market

July 19, 2026

Kraken has introduced cash‑settled options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, a move aimed at expanding the crypto options market rather than merely competing for it. The new products are European‑style, USD‑settled contracts that can be accessed through Kraken Pro by eligible clients outside Europe, North A

politics

New Job for Former Rock Island Treasurer

July 19, 2026

A former treasurer from Rock Island has just landed a new role. The position is with the Quad Cities Regional Educational Association, or QCREDA for short. QCREDA works on school funding and education policy in the Quad Cities area. They need someone who knows how money moves in schools, an

science

City‑by‑City Climate Risk Numbers for China

July 19, 2026

This new dataset shows how often extreme weather hits 368 Chinese cities from 1973 to 2024. It is built from almost seven million daily records of rain and temperature that have been carefully aligned. For each city, the everyday values are first stripped of normal seasonal patterns using a simple F

politics

How to Stop Crime: Fix the Roots, Not Just the Police

July 19, 2026

Policing is a tool that can keep streets safe, but it does not solve the deeper reasons people turn to crime. When cities cut back on patrols or change rules about stopping strangers, the number of violent incidents often goes up. For example, U. S. murder counts rose by about 30% from 2018 to 2022