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New Voices on City Issues

July 5, 2026

The city’s streets buzz with fresh takes on tough topics. A local thinker says prisons are a band‑aid, not a cure, and urges money to go into early help for people before they break the law. He warns that jails often add more problems, like bad records and no real treatment for addiction or mental h

entertainment

Thriller Falls, Reality Series Rises on Streaming

July 5, 2026

The new thriller “I Will Find You” once led the charts with 24 million viewers in its first week. Its plot follows David Burroughs, a man who must break out of prison to prove his son is alive and that he was framed. The series features well‑known actors such as Sam Worthington, Britt Lower an

entertainment

Celebrating 250 Years: Aspen’s Festive Parade and Community Fun

July 5, 2026

Aspen gathered its residents and visitors for a lively Fourth of July parade that marked the United States’ 250th anniversary. The event stretched for about an hour and a half, drawing many local groups to the downtown streets for music, marching, and displays of pride. The parade’s grand marshal w

technology

A New Cloud‑Powered Seat: How United’s 787-9 is Changing In‑Flight Entertainment

July 5, 2026

United Airlines has fitted its newest Boeing 787‑9 jets with a system that moves the entertainment server from inside the plane to the internet. The change means every seat now pulls movies, music and apps directly from a cloud service instead of from heavy hardware in the cabin. Because the plan

health

VR Helps Ease Pain When Chest Drains Are Removed

July 5, 2026

Virtual reality has been used in many medical settings to distract patients, but its impact on the pain and worry felt when doctors pull out chest drains after heart surgery is still being tested. In a recent study, researchers set up a controlled experiment to see whether wearing a VR headset could

entertainment

The Passion Returns: A New 4K Take and a Sequel Teaser

July 5, 2026

The famous film that shows the last hours of Jesus is back in cinemas for a short run from September 10 to 17. It has been upgraded with sharper picture quality and richer sound so people can see it as if for the first time. During this window, moviegoers will also catch a preview of the next cha

opinion

Blackface in America: A Hidden History

July 5, 2026

In the late 1800s, a disturbing trend began to spread across America: people painted their faces black for entertainment. It started with professional performers but soon became a part of everyday life, from schools to the military. Fraternal groups used blackface as a way to bond. A club called th

health

Maternity Care: A Cross‑Country Map of Strengths and Gaps

July 5, 2026

The world still sees many mothers die or suffer during pregnancy and after birth. The way care is organized differs widely from one country to another. Even though many guidelines exist, few studies look at the whole picture of how maternity services are built and work together. This new project

finance

New Boston Spot Lets Money History Come Alive

July 5, 2026

Boston’s newest museum in the Seaport district is a fresh look at finance that feels more like a game than a lecture. The building, covering 5, 400 square feet, opened its doors last Friday and is now open from Wednesday to Sunday. It marks the first time in years that the Smithsonian‑affiliated Mus

health

Switching TB Treatment Schedules: What Happened in Makassar

July 5, 2026

In Makassar, Indonesia, doctors have been experimenting with two different ways to finish tuberculosis treatment. The old method gave patients medicine three times a week, while the new approach supplies pills every day. Because Indonesia sees so many TB cases, finding the best schedule matters a lo