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The Dollar Drops: How Money Printing Fuels Wars and Shrinks Your Paycheck

June 29, 2026

A century ago, one US dollar bought a dollar's worth of goods. Today, that same dollar can barely cover three cents' worth. The main reason isn't mysterious – it's the result of a system that prints money to pay for wars instead of asking taxpayers to foot the bill. This trick started formally in 19

lifestyle

Stuffed animals aren't just for kids—here’s why adults keep them around

June 29, 2026

Growing up surrounded by stuffed animals often leaves marks that last well beyond childhood. One person remembers a white seal named Mr. Sealy, who started as a nighttime pillow buddy and ended up a faded gray companion after years of use. The wear and tear on him didn’t just show his age—it proved

lifestyle

Food fights and freezers: when a snack squabble gets too stale

June 29, 2026

A pair in a long-term partnership hit a culinary cliff edge after one side tossed every frozen morsel older than a calendar and most cans without labels. The tipping point was a week away when the partner away for business left thawed poultry for two hungry dogs who spent days hugging the toilet. Th

environment

Nutrients in the Soil: What’s Really Moving Through the Land and Your Food

June 29, 2026

In a remote part of China’s highlands, scientists dug deep to understand why some nutrients are hard to find in the soil—and what that means for the people and animals living there. Three key elements—selenium, zinc, and iodine—are tiny but vital for health. Yet, their journey from dirt to dinner is

weather

Thunderstorms and extreme heat: what’s really coming for Illinois?

June 29, 2026

The weather in northern Illinois is about to pull a double move: a quick burst of storms on Sunday followed by a long stretch of stifling heat and humidity. Storms arriving from Iowa and Minnesota may bring strong winds and hail, but don’t expect much rain to fall—especially not during the Chicago P

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How a local teen became one of wrestling’s most trusted voices in the ring

June 29, 2026

A small toy event in New Jersey holds a surprising connection to pro wrestling history. Back in the 1970s, a young worker at Farpoint Toys & Collectibles helped his uncle—future WWE legend Mike Chioda—get a job scoring drinks at a bar where the 7-foot-tall Andre the Giant often stopped by. That earl

education

From Lockup to Lecture Hall: A Second Chance at Education

June 29, 2026

Italo Sanchez spent most of his adult life behind bars, bouncing between juvenile detention and prison since age 13. By 35, he’d endured eight years in solitary confinement, surviving a brutal world where violence and gang politics ruled. Then, a simple note passed between inmates introduced him to

sports

What makes a basketball legend? For one Aggie, it wasn't just stats

June 29, 2026

Some athletes rise to fame quietly. Others leave a trail of records and jerseys hanging in halls. Anita Maxwell did both. She never planned to become New Mexico State’s basketball GOAT—she just showed up, played hard, and never left the spotlight. Her career started small. As a freshman, Maxwell ba

environment

The Spokane River’s Redband Trout: A Hidden Battle

June 28, 2026

Redband trout are the pride of Spokane, but their survival is in danger. These fish thrive only when water stays cool and clear. When the river warms, other species like smallmouth bass move in and eat them. The trout’s home is a high‑desert stream. Water from the Spokane Valley‑Rathdrum P

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