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Future Cars: Robots, AI and the New Factory

July 9, 2026

The world of cars is changing fast. In Utah’s mountains, a new electric truck called the R2 was shown to the press. Its maker, RJ Scaringe of Rivian, said that we are in “the most exciting time” because machines can now do many tasks that people used to handle alone. Scaringe’s company, Mind Roboti

education

A New Library for a Legacy

July 8, 2026

The city of Lafayette plans to open a new library in the Northeast area by 2028. It will be called the Norman C. Francis Library, honoring a local hero who grew up in the town and later became a national figure in education. Francis was born there in 1931, went to St. Paul Catholic School and

politics

Chaos at the CDC: A New Direction Sparks Concern

July 6, 2026

Former top CDC leader Dr. Debra Houry, who left the agency in protest last summer, says that under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the agency has entered a period of “pure chaos. ” She points to the removal of all 17 members from the Advisory Committee for Immunization Pr

weather

A Heatwave Alert Hits Southern California

July 6, 2026

The National Weather Service has warned that heat will surge across Los Angeles County and other inland Southern California areas this week. From Tuesday to Thursday, temperatures in places like the Santa Clarita Valley, the East and West San Fernando Valleys, parts of the San Gabriel Valley, and th

entertainment

Ruffalo’s Crime Flick Rises on Streaming

July 6, 2026

Mark Ruffalo has a long history in crime stories. He first showed off his detective skills in 2007 with Zodiac and Reservation Road. Later he played FBI agents on TV shows like Task and Crime 101, even sharing scenes with Chris Hemsworth. Now he stars in a different kind of crime movie. In the thir

environment

Why New Mexico’s electric vehicle push is running out of charge

July 6, 2026

Electric cars are great for some drivers, but New Mexico’s plan to force more EVs into showrooms by 2027 is hitting a wall. Right now, just over 3% of new cars sold in the state are electric—far below the target the government wants to hit. Cities like Albuquerque might adapt, but rural areas and tr

sports

A new boxing promoter steps into the New Mexico ring

July 5, 2026

Two fighters are testing a fresh idea in boxing promotion this August. Donald Sanchez, a long-time competitor who has stepped into the ring over 60 times, is now organizing his own event for Albuquerque on August 8. His new company isn’t the only one bringing boxing to New Mexico in 2025, but Sanche

environment

Why South Carolina's Native Plants Matter More Than You Think

July 5, 2026

South Carolina's plant sale success shows people want more locally grown greenery. But what makes these plants so special? Native plants are species that naturally grew in the area before European settlement. They've spent centuries adapting to the local soil, weather, and wildlife. This long relati

science

A Pilot‑Scientist’s Summer Flights and Winter Dog Rides

July 4, 2026

The summer sun was bright over Alaska’s coast, and a small Cessna 185 traced a tight zig‑zag path above the waves. Inside, Martin Stuefer looked down through a special camera that could see hundreds of colors the eye can’t. He was measuring how ocean water changes when nearby glaciers melt. Stuefer

science

Chemistry’s oldest journal turns 150: what changed and what’s next

July 4, 2026

The year 2026 isn’t just another calendar flip—it’s the 150th birthday of one of chemistry’s most trusted journals. Back in the late 1800s, a handful of chemists decided that research needed a dedicated space to share discoveries, so they launched a small publication. Fast forward, and that once-tin