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A Long‑Haul Search: Oregon’s 16‑Year Hunt for a Missing Kid

June 24, 2026

In the cool summer of 2010, a seventh‑grade student at Skyline Elementary proudly displayed his science fair project on red‑eyed tree frogs. The boy’s bright smile and the colorful poster would later become a symbol for a missing child case that shook an entire state. Sixteen years on, investigators

sports

How UFC fighters get ranked now: a no-BS guide

June 23, 2026

The UFC just swapped its old voting system for a math-heavy model called the Meta UFC Rankings. Instead of polling writers every week, the league now runs fighter scores through a system called Elo—originally made for chess—to decide who sits where. Wins still matter most, but how much you rise depe

health

Tips to breeze through summer feeling strong and energized

June 23, 2026

Summer arrives with sunshine and long days, but keeping up energy and health can feel like a juggling act. Between backyard barbecues, weekend hikes, and late-night gatherings, staying in top shape doesn’t have to be complicated. Small changes—like choosing foods that fight inflammation or keeping a

politics

Crypto Cash Powers Maryland Primary

June 22, 2026

A money group that ties itself to the crypto world has put more than $5. 5 million into a Maryland Democratic primary race, backing Adrian Boafo, who is seen as the next person in line for Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat that will close at the end of 2026. The group, called Protect Progress, says it back

finance

Why experts still back Sphere Entertainment despite mixed earnings

June 22, 2026

Sphere Entertainment keeps drawing attention from analysts, even as its recent earnings tell two very different stories. The company reported $386 million in revenue for the first three months of this year, a big jump from nearly $281 million in the same period last year. But profits tell another ta

sports

Sports Week That Defied Normal Expectations

June 21, 2026

The last ten days in sports felt like a marathon where every turn brought something fresh. The New York Knicks finally broke their long title drought, a UFC show took place smack in the middle of the nation’s most famous lawn, and the World Cup rolled into the U. S. for the first time since the Clin

technology

Ham radio meets summer fun in a Colorado test of skill and teamwork

June 20, 2026

Every year in June, a quiet valley in Colorado turns into a mini radio nation. Over two days, ham radio fans swap technical tricks and chat across the country—not for profit, but for practice. The Ski Country Amateur Radio Club will join thousands of others in this nation-wide drill, setting up thei

sports

Big Wave Dave: The Caddie Shaking Up Wyndham Clark's Game

June 20, 2026

Wyndham Clark's early 2026 season didn't go as planned. After missing three cuts in a row, he made a surprising change by swapping his longtime caddie. That decision led him to David Pelekoudas, nicknamed Big Wave Dave, a familiar face from his 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational rounds. But why the swi

health

Smartphone habits: Why some young adults get stuck in endless scrolling

June 20, 2026

Research shows about a third of young adults now spend over five hours a day on their phones, mostly watching videos and checking news—not talking to friends. Behind this habit is something called FOMO, or the fear of missing out, which makes people feel anxious if they step away from their screens.

entertainment

Ariana Grande’s LA Concert: More Than Just a Show

June 20, 2026

Ariana Grande’s first Los Angeles concert in over half a decade didn’t just fill seats—it left the crowd buzzing long after the last note faded. Instead of hiding behind layers of dancers or flashing lights, she stripped things back for a surprise moment. Alone on stage with nothing but her voice, s