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Team Science: How Sharing Labs Can Boost U. S. Research

June 1, 2026

The United States is slowly reshaping its science system as funding shrinks and other countries poach top talent. Scientists feel the shift, but a new generation is ready to change how research is done if institutions give them the right tools. Traditional academia rewards individuals: people

environment

Big Energy Moves and Climate Challenges in Virginia

June 1, 2026

The state is seeing a major shake‑up as Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy plan to merge, creating the biggest utility in America. A local nonprofit warns that this deal could favor corporate profits over customers, especially as it aims to power the massive energy demands of AI data centers. Mea

politics

From Miami Roots to Trump Ties: The Complex Path of Marco Rubio

June 1, 2026

Marco Rubio’s early life in West Miami involved a lot more than politics. A small, one‑acre house became the backdrop for a major drug raid in 1987 that caught Orlando Cicilia, his future brother‑in‑law. Rubio remembers the night he watched a pig roast in a palm‑frond covered pit and later earned

politics

When Banking Shuts Out Immigrants, Crypto Steps In

June 1, 2026

A recent government order puts pressure on banks to block accounts linked to undocumented immigrants. The rule pushes regulators to tighten fraud checks and limit financial services for people without legal status. Some experts say this move mirrors past attempts to restrict crypto use, while others

politics

New Jersey tightens security around migrant center as protests grow

June 1, 2026

New Jersey is taking extra steps to control protests near a large immigrant detention facility in Newark. While visits for detainees resumed Sunday, the area around Delaney Hall is now off-limits to protesters after recent clashes between activists and federal agents. State police have expanded thei

education

How Student-Led Food Events Could Change How Future Doctors Learn Medicine

June 1, 2026

A small but growing number of health students are using cooking and eating events to push their schools to teach more about prevention. Between fall 2023 and spring 2024, 178 events funded by grants reached over six thousand students and teachers across the country. Over half of these events focused

environment

Only a handful of EU countries push firms toward electric company cars

June 1, 2026

Out of 27 European Union nations, fewer than one in three helps businesses switch their work fleet to electric power. That’s according to fresh figures released recently. Many firms still buy gas or diesel cars because clear perks—like tax breaks or cash grants—are missing in most capitals. Without

environment

The hidden danger after Helene: Why North Carolina's forests are still a ticking time bomb

June 1, 2026

When Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina in fall 2024, most people focused on the dramatic flood images. But the storm left behind a far less visible problem—one that’s getting worse with time. Over 822, 000 acres of forest were damaged, turning once-healthy trees into a massi

lifestyle

Portland's Big Weekend Parade Tradition Returns

May 31, 2026

This weekend, Portland will host one of its most popular family events—the Junior Parade, now moved to the weekend to draw bigger crowds. Instead of its usual midweek slot during the school year, the parade starts at noon on Saturday, giving more people a chance to join in. The route runs along Sand

politics

Senator Barrasso gets big award for long work in public service

May 31, 2026

John Barrasso stands out in Washington because his career started far from politics. Before becoming a senator, he spent years helping patients as an orthopedic surgeon and even worked as a rodeo doctor. These experiences shaped how he approaches problems later in government. He was born into a work