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America turns 250 while summer hits hard and minds stay divided

July 5, 2026

The big 2-5-0 birthday bash for the United States is rolling out across the country with huge fireworks, boat parades, hot dog contests and plenty of political noise. The celebrations started even as a brutal heat wave kept pushing temperatures past 100 degrees in many places. Washington DC hit 115

opinion

Anchorage’s Quiet Upgrade: More Jobs, Cleaner Streets, and Downtown Revival

July 5, 2026

Anchorage isn’t the same city it was five years ago. Where crime and blight once dominated headlines, today’s version looks and feels different. Prosecutors now fill every city-required role, and police response times have improved after years of understaffing. Illegal camps—once breeding grounds fo

opinion

A Bold Idea That Changed History Forever

July 5, 2026

Two and a half centuries ago, something extraordinary happened when a group of leaders put words on paper that would shake up the world. They weren’t just declaring freedom from another country—they were introducing an idea so powerful it would ripple through time. The document they created didn’t j

sports

A new boxing promoter steps into the New Mexico ring

July 5, 2026

Two fighters are testing a fresh idea in boxing promotion this August. Donald Sanchez, a long-time competitor who has stepped into the ring over 60 times, is now organizing his own event for Albuquerque on August 8. His new company isn’t the only one bringing boxing to New Mexico in 2025, but Sanche

science

Looking back and moving forward at a decade of science

July 5, 2026

Ten years ago a new voice joined science’s conversation. It started as a small step—a specialized spot for the fast-growing field of immunity research. Over time, that space grew into something bigger. Papers poured in from labs around the world, each one a brick in the building of what we now know

environment

Turning Campus into a Green Science Hub

July 5, 2026

Thirteen years ago, Bellevue University’s science area was basic and dull. A professor remembers seeing a messy space full of weeds instead of useful labs. Today, that same spot is a modern learning center where students study biology in classrooms and outside gardens. The campus now grows native pl

politics

New York City's latest school hire sparks debate

July 5, 2026

Christine Marinoni is stepping into a $203, 500 role in New York City's education department, leading family outreach efforts. Her background includes years of advocacy, but her appointment has people asking questions. Marinoni previously worked in city government under former Mayor Bill de Blasio.

lifestyle

Philadelphia Mornings: More Than Just Coffee and Routine

July 5, 2026

Philadelphia’s early hours tell a story far beyond the usual rush. Locals who love history often start with something stronger than just a quick coffee. A rich, smooth cup—often Colombian—sets a calm tone, especially when paired with quick games or puzzles. Specialty spots, like a café run by two si

celebrities

A secret wedding in the city that never sleeps

July 5, 2026

New York’s Madison Square Garden recently hosted an unexpected event—not a basketball game or a concert, but a surprise wedding. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot in a ceremony led by actor Adam Sandler, who also happens to be a friend of the couple. The night was full of surprises, starti

science

How a Teenager's DNA Helped Rebuild a Forgotten War Story

July 5, 2026

In a quiet corner of South Carolina, a battle from 240 years ago left scars that time couldn’t erase. A team digging through the earth found shallow graves with no names—just metal buttons from old uniforms. Those buttons hinted at who these men were. Centuries later, science gave them back their id