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Tax Rules vs. Church Talk: A Legal Showdown

July 16, 2026

Two members of Congress, both Republicans, are pushing a federal appeals court to revisit an old law that stops churches and other tax‑free groups from getting involved in politics. The bill, known as the Johnson Amendment, was created back in 1954 and says that if a church or similar organization w

opinion

U. S. in the Global Mirror: What Outsiders Notice

July 16, 2026

People outside America often point out problems that many Americans take for granted. These outsiders see a country that still struggles with deep inequality, a health system that is expensive and uneven, and an education system that can leave students behind. They also notice how the U. S. treats i

politics

Progressive Upset: What Maine’s Senate Race Teaches All Politicians

July 16, 2026

A former state senator was knocked out of a race after a string of scandals, but the way he moved through the primary shows something useful. He started as a nobody and became a headline‑making challenger, beating the sitting governor in the Democratic primary. The trick was that he wasn’t a textboo

politics

Free Goods and the Cost of Care

July 16, 2026

The idea that “free” is a good thing can make politics feel simple, but it often hides real costs. Some people argue that everything from phones to health care should cost nothing when it is needed. That view can sound noble, yet it overlooks how those promises are funded and who actually bene

environment

YouTube’s Energy Talk: Who Listens and Why

July 16, 2026

The debate about how to power our future is louder than ever, but the way people hear it matters. A recent study looked at YouTube videos that discuss switching to cleaner energy. It tried to find out which messages stick with viewers and who is watching. First, the researchers gathered thousa

science

CYP3A Enzymes Boost Toxicity of a New Fuzi Marker

July 16, 2026

The plant known as Fuzi is popular for heart and joint problems, but it also contains dangerous compounds. A new substance called 10‑hydroxyl mesaconitine (10‑OH MA) has been found in patients’ blood and urine at levels similar to a well‑known toxic molecule, aconitine. Researchers set out to see ho

education

School District Faces Federal Probe Over Handling of Sexual Misconduct

July 16, 2026

The Cheltenham School District in Montgomery County is now under scrutiny by the U. S. Department of Education. The investigation follows a national effort to address how schools deal with sexual misconduct by teachers and staff. Twenty districts, including Cheltenham, were selected based on answers

politics

Community Action Day: Honoring a Civil‑Rights Leader

July 16, 2026

Fox Valley residents are invited to join a four‑day series of local gatherings that celebrate the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. The event, called Good Trouble Lives On, runs from July 16 to 19 and is part of a national effort to encourage civic engagement in the face of recent voting‑rights chal

politics

Napanee Adds New Rules for Camps After Park Mix‑Up

July 16, 2026

A mistake at Lions Park made the town of Greater Napanee realize it needs a clearer plan for reviewing camp maps. The error involved a map that didn’t match the actual layout of the park, causing confusion for visitors. Because of this, officials decided to formalise how they check and approve

politics

Tribes Without Official Status Face Big Hurdles

July 16, 2026

The Chinook people still gather on a small spit of land in Willapa Bay, Washington, to celebrate the first salmon catch. They sing, dance, and offer fish remains to honor ancestors who once performed similar rites there long ago. The setting looks different from 150 years ago, but the spirit of the