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Boston’s New Money Museum: A Free Dive into Finance History

July 2, 2026

The Museum of American Finance has opened its doors in Boston’s Seaport district, inviting visitors to explore the story of money from a fresh angle. The building at 200 Seaport Blvd. , formerly home to Fidelity Investments, now hosts a collection that tells how dollars and cents shaped the nation. ...

politics

Trump’s Resorts Bring in Record Cash, Raising Questions About Power and Profit

July 2, 2026

A new report shows that two of President Trump’s Florida resorts, Mar‑a‑Lago and Trump National Doral, earned huge amounts of money while he was in office. The gains are not just from the usual hotel business; they come partly from higher membership fees and high‑profile events that attract wealthy

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Faith and Freedom in the Birth of America

July 1, 2026

America began with a debate that still runs today: how much should belief shape the nation? The founders lived in an age of reason, yet they were not blind to the moral force of faith. Some say they wanted a country free from church control, while others argue they saw religion as a moral comp

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Netanyahu Takes a Trip to Lebanon with Big Promises

July 1, 2026

Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, just made a surprise visit to a part of Lebanon where Israeli troops still hold control. Standing with soldiers near the border, he made it clear Israel isn’t packing up anytime soon. His reason? He says Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters are still armed and dangerou

health

Summer Safety: How to Stay Fun and Healthy

June 28, 2026

The heat, pools, and games that light up south Louisiana’s summer also bring a rise in avoidable injuries, dehydration, skin harm and urgent medical calls. Dr. Benjamin G. Guevara, a sports medicine specialist, points out that most summer injuries fall into two groups. The first involves sudden e

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A Former Soldier Challenges Netanyahu’s Long Rule

June 27, 2026

Israel is heading toward a tough election where an ex-military leader could shake things up. Gadi Eisenkot, once the army’s top commander, has built a new political party called Yashar, which means “straight” in Hebrew. Unlike Benjamin Netanyahu, who has led the country for years and faces corruptio

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Territory Shift and Losses in Gaza

June 17, 2026

Israeli forces have moved further into the Gaza Strip, taking control of more than sixty percent of the area and forcing families to leave their homes. In a recent strike near a residential block in Nuseirat refugee camp, two brothers were killed, bringing the total number of Palestinians dead from

sports

Spring Sports Stars Get Their Big Moment

June 16, 2026

The Detroit High School Sports Awards, backed by Gift of Life Michigan and other local sponsors, will spotlight the top athletes for the 2025‑26 spring season on June 24 at Motor City Casino Hotel. The live ceremony will also honor the fall and winter nominees, whose lists are already available onli

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Why U. S. universities struggle with purpose and how new leaders could fix it

June 14, 2026

Universities aren’t just buildings and classes—they’re living organizations shaped by the people running them. For years, many schools drifted from their original mission of teaching truth and critical thinking toward a system where identity and activism became more important than merit or real lear

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Trump Says New Israel, Iran Strikes Won’t Shake Peace Talks

June 8, 2026

President Trump claimed that fresh attacks from Israel and Iran would not derail his administration’s negotiations with Tehran, asserting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “doesn’t call the shots. ” He has urged Israel to pause its operations in Lebanon so that a broader agreement wi