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Hidden Money, Hidden Voices: Why Colleges Need a New Rule

July 9, 2026

Two women who have faced death threats for speaking out against extremist groups share a common warning. One came from Pakistan, became a teacher in America, and started an organization to fight extremism after 9/11. The other fled Egypt after the October 7 attacks and has spent years tracking

technology

A Quiet Square for Science

July 9, 2026

The new Midea Science Center is a quiet showcase of modern research, built beside Tadao Ando’s circular He Art Museum. Its design is simple: a white stone façade, clear glass walls and a black metal roof create a clean look that feels almost sculptural. The building is square, reflecting a tradit

education

A New Library for a Legacy

July 8, 2026

The city of Lafayette plans to open a new library in the Northeast area by 2028. It will be called the Norman C. Francis Library, honoring a local hero who grew up in the town and later became a national figure in education. Francis was born there in 1931, went to St. Paul Catholic School and

celebrities

WINWIN Leaves SM Entertainment to Focus on Chinese Career

July 8, 2026

WINWIN, the 28‑year‑old singer and actor, has decided to end his long‑standing contract with Seoul’s SM Entertainment after it expires next month. The Chinese star has been on an indefinite pause from his NCT groups—NCT 127, NCT U and WayV—since 2021, when he shifted his attention to acting back hom

environment

Cycling Vlogs Shape Eco‑Travel Choices

July 8, 2026

New videos that show people biking across long routes are gaining power in how they talk about travel. Researchers looked at how three parts of these videos—how the stories are shared, how viewers can interact, and how fun they are—affect people’s plans to choose low‑carbon trips. They used a psycho

education

Summer School on Your Own Terms in Arkansas

July 6, 2026

In Arkansas, families can tap state money for education even when school is closed. The state’s School Choice plan gives parents a budget called an Educational Freedom Account, or EFA, to spend on private schools or homeschooling. The rules stay the same in July and August, so parents can use leftov

religion

Pastor Freed After U. S. -China Talks: What Happened Next?

July 6, 2026

A Chinese pastor known for streaming sermons online spent eight months in jail before being released. His church, shut down by authorities in 2018, operated secretly through the internet. Weekly online services reached thousands across China, making him a well-known figure. The pastor was arrested

business

Worcester’s Wild Week: From Bankrupties to Boos and Building Bumps

July 5, 2026

A group of 44 creditors from nine states stepped into Worcester’s court scene, filing a joint claim that their real‑estate firm owed them more than two million dollars. The collective action came because many of the debtors were newcomers from South America and Africa, finding it hard to protect the

technology

China Bets Big on Local Chip Tech with a New $1. 15 Billion Factory

July 5, 2026

China is making a bold move to keep up with the global chip race by pouring $1. 15 billion into a new chip-packaging plant in Shanghai. The facility, backed by a local semiconductor company, will focus on putting together and testing chips—a key step in making sure China can produce its own high-per

politics

America’s Promise Still In‑Progress

July 4, 2026

The Fourth of July is usually a day to cheer, but it also asks us to remember the words that started the nation: “We hold these truths to be self‑evident, that all men are created equal. ” In 1852, Frederick Douglass stood in Rochester and asked a powerful question that still echoes today: “What