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A New Bus Brings Trips to All Kids

July 4, 2026

Cottage Grove’s Circle of Friends, a nonprofit that helps children with severe disabilities learn and grow, has won more than $170 000 from the federal government to buy a special school bus. The money comes through Section 5310 and was approved unanimously by the Lane Transit District Board, showin

science

A Pilot‑Scientist’s Summer Flights and Winter Dog Rides

July 4, 2026

The summer sun was bright over Alaska’s coast, and a small Cessna 185 traced a tight zig‑zag path above the waves. Inside, Martin Stuefer looked down through a special camera that could see hundreds of colors the eye can’t. He was measuring how ocean water changes when nearby glaciers melt. Stuefer

politics

A New Flu Shot Debate: The Promise and the Pitfalls of mRNA

July 4, 2026

The FDA’s advisory panel gave a 9‑to‑zero nod to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for people aged fifty and older. This decision follows a previous rejection that cited incomplete trials, sparking debate over safety and effectiveness. The panel’s vote hinges on Phase‑4 data showing a 26. 6 % relative boo

lifestyle

Backyard dreams: How Bay Area homes turn small spaces into big escapes

July 4, 2026

Bay Area backyards mean more than just grass and fences. For many locals, these outdoor spots are like extra living rooms—somewhere to unwind, play, or even grow food. Kids treat them like adventure zones while adults use them for quiet mornings with coffee or weekend barbecues. Even renters with ti

celebrities

Taylor Swift's New York Love Story Hits a Few Bumps

July 4, 2026

Taylor Swift has always sung about her love for New York City. She even wrote a song called "Welcome to New York" when she moved to the city over a decade ago. Yet, her relationship with the city and its residents hasn't been a smooth one. While Swift sees the city as her dream wedding destination,

religion

Dallas: Where Faith and Politics Cross Paths

July 4, 2026

Dallas has quietly become a powerhouse for evangelical ideas, shaping not just local churches but national conversations too. Two big schools here—the Dallas Theological Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary—have trained countless pastors who later led churches across the country. T

politics

Carville’s 1992 Slogan Now a Weight in the Trump Era

July 3, 2026

James Carville, once the mastermind behind Bill Clinton’s 1992 win, says his famous phrase “It’s the economy, stupid” feels like a burden today because of Donald Trump. The slogan was born as a quick reminder for Clinton’s team to keep the focus on jobs and wages while Bush’s Gulf War popularity ros

sports

How the U. S. Soccer Team Stays United After Big Wins

July 3, 2026

The U. S. soccer team moved forward in the 2026 World Cup after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in a tough match. The game stayed tight for most of the 90 minutes, and even after extra time, they had to play short-handed. One player got a red card early, leaving the team with 10 men for nearly 35

politics

The Next Big Bet: Political Connections and Crypto Startups

July 3, 2026

A fresh-faced graduate from Stanford, Theo Gillibrand, recently launched APEC, a company aiming to trade perpetual futures—special financial bets tied to U. S. stocks. But what’s grabbing attention isn’t just the business itself. Behind APEC stands a lineup of high-profile investors, including a cry

science

Planets puffier than a marshmallow float in space

July 3, 2026

Scientists recently spotted two giant planets that weigh less than a handful of cotton candy. These planets are about as big as Jupiter but have densities so low they could float in water if a bathtub big enough existed. They circle a distant star in the Volans constellation, roughly 1, 100 light-ye