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Texas Sharks Take the Spotlight on National TV

July 25, 2026

The annual Discovery Channel show that started as a science lesson has turned into a pop‑culture event, and this year it will feature a Texas expert. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is stepping onto the national stage for the first time, bringing local paleontologist Ron Tykoski into a tel

sports

Patriots Coach Faces Big Test in Second Season

July 25, 2026

The Patriots made a remarkable jump from losing to winning last year, and Coach Mike Vrabel earned praise for turning the team into a contender. Now he must keep that momentum going against tougher opponents and more scrutiny. In the upcoming training camp, Vrabel talked about staying focused on

sports

A Big Move: LeBron Chooses Philly Over Miami or Cleveland

July 25, 2026

LeBron James has made a surprise switch, signing a two‑year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The move caught many off guard, as most expected him to head to either Miami or Cleveland. Former teammate Chris Bosh expressed disbelief in a short video. He admitted he had imagined LeBro

crypto

Crypto IPOs Take a Pause as Money Moves to Other Sectors

July 25, 2026

The push for crypto companies to go public has slowed a lot, because investors are moving their money into other areas and the overall economy feels shaky. In a recent talk, Christian Lopez from Cohen & Company Capital Markets said the last big liquidity event in October drained a lot of cash fro

business

New Insurance Plan Aims to Help South Carolina Bars Beat Rising Costs

July 25, 2026

The South Carolina Bar and Tavern Association has teamed up with Ragnar Hospitality to offer a fresh way for bars and restaurants to get liquor‑liability coverage. The move comes after many owners complained that insurance costs keep climbing, even though lawmakers tried to help last year. Ragnar

sports

Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc

celebrities

Darlene Love’s 85‑Year Secret to Staying Young

July 24, 2026

Darlene Love, the singer known for “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), ” is turning 85 on July 26. She recently promoted her new documentary and shared how she keeps feeling fresh at any age. She says the biggest trick is a positive attitude. “I love life! ” she told her interviewers, laughing that

health

Helping Neurodivergent Kids Stay Safe

July 24, 2026

Neurodivergent children, such as those with ADHD or autism, face higher risks of depression and suicide. A new five‑year program will use $5 million to study how best to protect them. The project partners with a suicide‑prevention foundation and a nonprofit founded after the death of a 19‑year‑old b

health

Pennsylvania Faces Rising Measles Cases as Vaccination Rates Drop

July 24, 2026

The number of measles infections in Pennsylvania has climbed sharply, with more than twenty new cases reported last week alone. In the Philadelphia suburbs, Chester County now records 13 confirmed infections since April, and seven of those appeared just this Monday. Lancaster County has become the

business

Tech Money Drives New Records in Art, Cars and Even Dinosaurs

July 24, 2026

The first half of the year saw auction houses pull in almost $10 billion, a peak that shows how confident wealthy buyers feel after the markets have risen. Sotheby’s posted its best half‑year ever with $4. 4 billion, a jump of 58 percent from last year, while Christie’s reached $4. 5 billion, up 71 