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Debate Over Who Can Play in Women’s Sports

July 6, 2026

The Supreme Court recently decided that states can choose whether to allow transgender athletes in women’s sports. Some people argue that only biological females should compete, while others say everyone who identifies as female deserves a chance to play. One judge admitted she was not sure what de

business

New Faces in St. Louis Business and Nonprofit Leadership

July 6, 2026

A fresh wave of leadership changes is reshaping key organizations in the St. Louis area. Kyle Chapman now leads Barry-Wehmiller, taking over as chairman after his father’s fifty-year run at the helm. The company, which has been a local business staple since the late 1800s, has already seen Kyle in a

politics

The College Debate: Why Higher Learning May Push Politics Leftward

July 4, 2026

Universities have long been a breeding ground for new ideas, but in recent decades they may also be shaping politics. Many scholars argue that the way higher education is run today could be nudging the country toward more progressive policies. One reason is the sheer scale of student debt. With r

politics

Art Center Stands Strong: Director Keeps His Post Amid Campus Shake‑Up

July 4, 2026

A sudden clash erupted last week when the university tried to fire the art center’s director, Scott Propeack. The museum’s board was shocked but refused to let the move go through. They declared that Propeack would stay in charge. The university admitted it had overstepped but said it will no longe

technology

Why AI’s Fastest Chips Depend on a Tiny but Critical Step Most People Overlook

June 30, 2026

A few years back, the tech world focused on making chips smaller to squeeze in more power. Now that trick isn’t as easy, companies like Nvidia are turning to a different trick: stuffing multiple chips together in smart ways. This trick is called advanced chip packaging, and it’s quietly become one o

health

Cats and Humans: A Fungus That Might Reach the U. S.

June 28, 2026

A new fungal threat is circling the globe, and experts say it could soon appear in America. The culprit, Sporothrix brasiliensis, first showed up in Brazil in the 1990s and has since spread to several South American countries. Thousands of cats and over eleven thousand people have already fallen ill

celebrities

Wedding Buzz: Swift and Kelce Set for New York Celebration

June 25, 2026

A new set of clues points to a big day in early July for pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. Reports say a city permit was filed to shut down streets around Madison Square Garden from July 2 until noon on the 4th. That timing matches a wedding planned for July 3, according to several pe

business

FedEx’s Fresh Start: Bigger Numbers, New Direction

June 24, 2026

FedEx announced last week that its final quarter before separating its freight arm hit higher earnings and sales than Wall Street had predicted. The company’s fourth‑quarter revenue climbed to $25. 01 billion, a full $0. 97 billion above analysts’ estimates of $24. 04 billion. Earnings per share

business

The Fed's New Leader Follows Old Ideas With New Risks

June 23, 2026

When Alan Greenspan led the U. S. Federal Reserve for nearly two decades, he shaped a way of running the central bank that trusted markets to self-correct without heavy government interference. His approach kept inflation low and growth steady for years—so much so that the period earned the nickname

business

Sharp Fall in WiseTech Shares After Police Probe

June 22, 2026

WiseTech Global’s stock dropped 14 % on Monday after reports that the Australian Federal Police were looking into its chairman, Richard White. The story came from the Australian Financial Review and said that a former executive of another company owned by White had filed a complaint. The allegation