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Tech Behind the Game: How Numbers Rule Modern Sports

June 22, 2026

Smart balls in soccer aren't magic—just science. The World Cup’s official ball hides a chip that only works when it gets a hard kick. Combine that with ceiling cameras filming every player, and referees suddenly know who was too far ahead for a pass before the ball even arrived. This isn’t guessing;

environment

Garden Allies: Why Yellowjackets Deserve a Second Look

June 22, 2026

Every summer, gardens across Alaska burst with color and life. Many gardeners focus on the bright blooms and sweet scents, but some overlook the tiny visitors that make it all possible. Among them are yellowjackets—often misunderstood wasps that many swat away without thinking. Yet these insects do

opinion

Why Maine might choose a younger leader over a seasoned politician

June 22, 2026

Age often shapes how leaders see the world, but that doesn’t always mean experience wins. In Maine’s upcoming election, voters face a choice between Susan Collins, who has held office since before the internet was common, and Graham Platner, a 41-year-old challenger pushing for stronger climate and

finance

San Diego County's Budget Troubles: More Workers, Less Savings

June 22, 2026

San Diego County is about to approve a $9. 2 billion budget, but behind the numbers lies a growing worry. A local watchdog group warns that the county's money situation is shaky. Why? Over the past 15 years, the number of county workers jumped by 28%. That’s nearly four times faster than the populat

business

Restaurant Fights to Keep Its Music Alive

June 22, 2026

A Prince George’s County restaurant owner is pushing back against new county rules that threaten to silence live music at her spot. La’Caj, a Latin and Cajun fusion eatery, has hosted small live performances on its patio for nearly three years, drawing crowds without complaints. But now, after a lan

politics

Politicians and travel perks: Where’s the line?

June 22, 2026

Lawmakers often mix campaign work with personal life when spending donations—but where should the rules draw the line? Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego has faced scrutiny for using campaign funds to cover family trips, childcare, and even Super Bowl tickets for himself and his kids. While federal rules

finance

Where Your Advisor Went and Why AI Might Be Next

June 22, 2026

These days, if you have a million or less in your accounts, don’t expect a person to call you back. Firms quietly rebranded clients who are not ultra-rich as the “mass affluent, ” then handed their files to software that refreshes portfolios at 3 a. m. The pitch is that the AI offerings are almost a

finance

How London's Money World Handled Brexit Without Big Trouble

June 22, 2026

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the financial world in London keeps growing. Big banks still see value in the city. For example, JPMorgan now plans a brand-new skyscraper in Canary Wharf that could hold up to 12, 000 workers. That shows confidence isn’t gone. Yet behind th

sports

A Hockey Family Steps onto Erie Ice

June 22, 2026

Colin Kennedy is stepping into a new chapter with the Erie Otters, but he’s not walking in alone. At just 16, the forward arrives with a pile of goals and assists from his time with Detroit’s Little Caesars U15 AAA team. His numbers—24 goals and 12 helpers in 20 games plus five more goals and two as

sports

Pierce's Long Wait to Prove His Worth with the Colts

June 22, 2026

The Colts just handed Michael Pittman’s job to Pierce with a massive $116 million contract, but his ankle surgery could bench him for months. Doctors cleared him for surgery after months of nagging pain, expecting a three to six-month recovery—just in time for training camp. If he misses most of cam