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Heartfelt Legacy of a Local Journalist

July 17, 2026

T. J. Wilham, a well‑known reporter in Albuquerque, passed away at 50 after a battle with acute leukemia that began earlier this year. Friends and former coworkers remember him as someone with a big heart and an even bigger personality, always ready to involve others in his work. During his ca

health

Celebrating Kids: New Heroes Shining in Akron’s Community

July 16, 2026

Akron Children’s has unveiled the winners of its second More childhood, please. Awards, a yearly ceremony that spotlights people who make life better for children and families in Ohio’s 33 counties. The program began last year to honor volunteers, parents, nonprofits and more who help kids thrive.

opinion

Trump’s New Plane: A Costly Gamble

July 16, 2026

The president swapped a $400 million gift for an older aircraft after a NATO trip. The new plane was not fully equipped with the required security upgrades before it flew. This left the president, his staff, reporters and crew at risk. Senators from Oregon asked why taxpayer money was used for a lux

opinion

Old News, New Questions: Why Newspapers Still Cover Scandals

July 12, 2026

The debate over whether a daily newspaper should report on celebrity gossip or serious politics is not new. In the 19th century, papers like The Providence Journal ran stories about runaway wives and socialites while also covering wars and national elections. A 1860 front page, for instance, listed

art

Art Show Shut Down Over Politics

July 12, 2026

A new art show was set up at the University of North Texas in Denton, a city north of Dallas. The artist, born in Mexico and raised in Texas, wanted to talk about Latino life. The campus already had many Hispanic students, so the idea seemed fitting. The exhibit was called “Neither From Here Nor Fr

politics

Automakers Face New Ad Push Over EV Shortage

July 12, 2026

An environmental group has started a new advertising effort that points the finger at Michigan car makers for the high cost of gasoline. The campaign claims that auto companies have the tools to end America’s reliance on oil, but they are not producing enough affordable electric cars for U. S. bu

opinion

Space‑Solar Power: America’s New Energy Frontier

July 11, 2026

The U. S. energy system is reaching a breaking point. New tech like AI, big data centers and defense gear need huge, steady power that the current grid can’t keep up with. If nothing changes, electricity could stall future growth. A promising idea is solar power from orbit. Satellites in s

politics

Press Pushback: DOJ Targets NYT Reporters After Trump’s Air Force One Visit

July 11, 2026

The federal agency that protects the nation’s justice system has taken legal action against journalists from a major newspaper. The move follows an earlier story that revealed the former president used an older version of Air Force One that did not have modern security measures, such as anti‑missile

business

Local Stories, Big Tech Changes

July 9, 2026

New money is pouring into schools, factories and labs across the U. S. after big events like the pandemic and new federal rules. This cash is reshaping how kids learn, how people work, and what the economy looks like today. But fewer reporters are left to tell these stories. In the last twenty year

politics

Candidate Under Scrutiny: A Look at the Fallout

July 9, 2026

A new claim has emerged against a Maine Senate hopeful, shedding light on how personal misconduct can ripple through politics. The woman who once dated the candidate says he assaulted her while she was intoxicated in 2021, a serious allegation that has already cost him several endorsements. After