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Sunny Day, Strong Winds: A New Look at the Open’s Second Round

July 17, 2026

The Royal Birkdale course greeted players with a bright, warm morning that made for ideal golfing conditions. Temperatures climbed to 76 degrees during the day and dipped only to 56 at night, keeping everyone comfortable on the links. The sky stayed clear all day, and weather experts reported a zero

weather

Heavy Rain Floods Texas Again, Raining Lessons

July 17, 2026

The Hill Country of Texas has faced another brutal rainstorm that turned rivers into fast‑moving floods. In just five hours, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose higher than a two‑story house. The water rushed through areas still hurting from last summer’s deadly floods. Local officials repor

crime

Crime Patterns: Where and When the Trouble Pops Up

July 17, 2026

Crime is not random. In almost every city, it sticks to certain spots and times. Researchers have found that a century of data shows two clear habits: the first is that some neighborhoods see more crime than others, and the second is that crime rises during particular seasons of the year. These h

celebrities

Heartfelt Legacy of a Local Journalist

July 17, 2026

T. J. Wilham, a well‑known reporter in Albuquerque, passed away at 50 after a battle with acute leukemia that began earlier this year. Friends and former coworkers remember him as someone with a big heart and an even bigger personality, always ready to involve others in his work. During his ca

opinion

Future Populations: A New View on Birth Rates and Growth

July 17, 2026

In the United States, fertility rates are falling faster than many expect. One major idea is that more productivity can keep the economy strong even when fewer people work. Higher output per worker usually means higher wages, so a smaller workforce can still be prosperous. A common argument

sports

Fans Decide the Top Small‑School Softball Star in Gainesville

July 17, 2026

The spring sports season in the Gainesville area has wrapped up, and the local newspaper is sharing its All‑Area teams for six sports. The list includes baseball, softball, lacrosse, flag football, tennis and track & field. Each sport’s best player is highlighted as Player of the Year. This time, r

science

Energy Secrets of Tiny Micro‑Life: How Free‑Living Fornicates Make ATP

July 17, 2026

Free‑living fornicates are tiny eukaryotic organisms that thrive where oxygen is scarce. Unlike many cells, they produce energy without using oxygen by a process called substrate‑level phosphorylation. A key player in this pathway is an enzyme that makes ATP from ADP and acetyl‑CoA, known as ADP‑for

politics

California Faces a Battle Over Coastal Rules

July 17, 2026

California is at the center of a heated clash between state environmental groups and federal officials who want to limit the power of the Coastal Commission. The commission, created 50 years ago, protects the state’s long shoreline and has become a target for those who think it slows business. Th

politics

Trophy‑Troop Protest Takes Over the Mall

July 17, 2026

A group of anonymous artists has turned the National Mall into a carnival of mock awards, piling over forty fake trophies beside a giant gold “Iran War Participation Trophy” for former President Trump. The plastic parade of medals was set up by the Secret Handshake collective, a satirical activist c

art

Ana Mendieta’s Bold Art: Breaking Museum Rules

July 17, 2026

Ana Mendieta challenged the calm of museums by showing art that moves, melts, and even disappears. Her works do not follow a straight timeline; they flow like water or flame. At Tate Modern, London, visitors saw pieces that seemed to breathe and bleed, defying the usual stillness expected in g