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simpsons development

Why Scratching a Bug Bite Can Make It Worse

June 29, 2026

People often hear “don’t scratch that itch” as a warning, but why does the relief feel so good? Scientists have now uncovered the science behind it. In experiments with mice, researchers used tiny “cones of shame” to stop animals from scratching while they had a rash caused by an irritant. The mice

business

Canada Helps Fund Greenland Mine for Defence‑Key Metal

June 29, 2026

A Canadian grant of C$7 million, about $4. 93 million, has been awarded to a mining project in eastern Greenland that will extract molybdenum. This metal is prized for making steel tougher and more heat‑resistant, which is essential for weapons systems and clean‑energy technology. The money comes fr

entertainment

Santa Fe’s New Night Market: Food, Art and Music Under the Stars

June 29, 2026

The city of Santa Fe is set to welcome a fresh nighttime gathering this summer, called the 505 Night Market. The idea is simple: bring food stalls, local artists and live tunes together in one open‑air space. It is meant to be a family‑friendly spot where people can stroll, taste new dishes an

environment

Blueberries at Risk: Maine’s Shrinking Berry Fields

June 29, 2026

Maine’s blueberry fields, long part of the state’s scenery, are disappearing. People use these lands for food, hiking, hunting and wildlife habitat. Now more than a thousand acres are on sale or have just sold. Large farms are leaving because berry prices drop and the climate changes fast.

sports

Rams Face New Quarterback Showdown

June 29, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams are setting up a battle for the backup quarterback spot. Stetson Bennett, known for turning unlikely situations into wins, is ready to prove himself again. The team’s first‑round pick in 2026, Ty Simpson, also eyes the same role. Bennett’s journey has always been about

opinion

Rent Prices Rise, Families Struggle

June 29, 2026

The court’s ruling that a rent‑control ballot question would not appear on the November list ended one legal fight but left Worcester’s housing problem untouched. It did not decide whether rents are too high or if workers can stay in the neighborhoods they built. The decision only said the lan

health

Choosing Who Gets Help First: A Simple View on Speech Therapy for Kids and Elderly

June 28, 2026

The COVID‑19 crisis hit health services hard, especially in the Philippines. Many children started to have speech problems and older people suffered more strokes. Numbers show a jump of almost 88 % in kids needing speech help and older adults with strokes nearly doubled. Speech therapists, called S

sports

Football, Power and the Fight for Change

June 28, 2026

In a country still healing from war, one woman used soccer as a tool to pull children out of the streets and into classrooms. She started a local club after seeing how football could unite displaced kids, offering them balls and boots in exchange for school attendance. The idea grew into a nationa

science

Genetic Clues to Pig Muscle Growth Revealed by Single‑Cell Analysis

June 28, 2026

Scientists have built a new, flexible method that lets them look at how genes influence traits in individual cells. This tool was used to study pork production, focusing on the tiny muscle cells that make up a pig’s body. By mapping expression quantitative trait loci, or eQTLs, the researchers ident

environment

Eurasian Otters: Freshwater or Seaside Hunters?

June 28, 2026

The Eurasian otter, a protected species in Bulgaria, faces tough challenges from pollution and human activity. Scientists have found that these animals live in both rivers and the Black Sea coast, showing they can eat fish from either place. This flexibility is key to understanding how to keep them