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sakura foundation

Helping Artists Keep It Real

June 28, 2026

A new charity was created by the estate of late musician Oliver Tree. The foundation’s web page offers grants to help people make art that lasts for decades. Its name—“Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Art Grant for Baby Geniuses”—shows the founder’s playful style. The mission statement says

entertainment

Summer Sakura Bash Draws Denver Crowd

June 28, 2026

Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off with a lively crowd on Saturday, June 27, as families and pets lined up along Lawrence Street. The heat hit 94 degrees, yet people found ways to stay refreshed with shaved ice, chilled soda and brief shade breaks. The festival is organized by the Tri‑St

opinion

Core Learning: Why Every Student Needs a Strong Foundation

June 28, 2026

Public universities exist to help people work and live well in a free society. When schools cut back on core subjects—reading, math, history, science and logical thinking—they risk turning graduates into people who can earn a living but lack the skills to think for themselves. That would weake

religion

Texas Adds Bible Passages to School Reading List

June 28, 2026

"Texas has taken a first‑of‑its‑kind step by making Bible verses part of the mandatory reading for elementary and middle school students. The decision, approved by a 9‑to‑5 vote of the state’s Republican‑led education board, will take effect in the 2030‑31 school year. Those who back the move say it

technology

Future Builders: How America’s Next 250 Years Will Be Made

June 28, 2026

The United States is about to celebrate its 250th year, and this milestone invites a fresh question: Where will we go from here? The country’s past success has never hinged on one invention. Instead, it grew through the skill of building—railroads that linked a continent, factories that powered a

sports

Cougars Keep Their Rank in the National Cup

June 28, 2026

The University of Utah’s athletic teams have maintained their place at number 25 in the national standings for Division I sports, matching last year’s result. This achievement reflects steady performance across all varsity disciplines, from football to track and field. Fans celebrated the cons

opinion

Art thrives in Rockland, Maine, where creativity shapes community life

June 28, 2026

Rockland, a small coastal city in Maine with just over 7, 000 residents, has quietly become a cultural hotspot in New England. Unlike bigger cities that treat art as an afterthought, Rockland shows how creativity can define a place. For decades, the town built its identity on fishing, farming, and b

politics

Behind the scenes: how new funding rules could reshape American research

June 28, 2026

A quiet battle is unfolding over who gets to decide what research gets money in the United States. Behind it sits a little-known government office with a big name: the Office of Management and Budget. Created in 1970 to crunch numbers for the White House, this office now has a new leader pushing tig

politics

Christian faith is splitting US politics in two

June 28, 2026

America’s churches aren’t growing, but politicians who claim to speak for God definitely are. A new push wants public money flowing to religious groups and more space for faith in public schools and workplaces. On one side, JD Vance and others argue the country was founded as a “Christian nation” an

education

Bible verses in Texas English classes: a closer look

June 28, 2026

Texas schools recently started pairing short Bible verses with English lessons, a move approved by a narrow vote in the state legislature. About 200 verses now appear in classrooms, but this isn’t just about adding extra reading material. The decision has sparked debate about whether religion belong