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country amateur radio club

A Real-Life Stay Where HBO’s The White Lotus is Filming

June 20, 2026

A guest at a luxury Saint-Tropez resort recently got a front-row seat to a scene from the latest season of "The White Lotus" without even trying. While lounging by the pool, Kat Jamieson watched as actor Laura Dern strolled around in a coordinated Missoni caftan—the same one she had bought from the

technology

Ham radio meets summer fun in a Colorado test of skill and teamwork

June 20, 2026

Every year in June, a quiet valley in Colorado turns into a mini radio nation. Over two days, ham radio fans swap technical tricks and chat across the country—not for profit, but for practice. The Ski Country Amateur Radio Club will join thousands of others in this nation-wide drill, setting up thei

weather

Quick thinking saves sailors in Detroit River storm

June 20, 2026

Last summer near Belle Isle, a sudden storm flipped seven small sailboats in the Detroit River. About 20 people were on those boats when winds picked up and waves grew taller than the sailboats themselves. Twelve ended up in the water, but thanks to quick reactions from firefighters, police, and eve

environment

What Panama’s Mine Closure Really Means for the Environment

June 20, 2026

When Panama shut down the Cobre Panama copper mine in 2023 after years of protests, officials weren’t just acting on public anger—they were responding to real concerns about how mining affects land and water. An audit covering the mine’s last five years uncovered problems in how environmental risks

crypto

BitGo teams up with Poland’s Bielik. io for smoother crypto services

June 20, 2026

A crypto wallet and security firm has just joined forces with a Polish trading app to make digital money handling easier in the country. The partnership links BitGo’s back-end tech with Bielik. io’s mobile app, letting users deposit, trade, and store their coins without leaving the platform. Instead

politics

Can colleges force you to use certain words?

June 20, 2026

A new legal fight is brewing over whether public universities can punish students or staff for not using someone's preferred pronouns. The lawsuit targets the University of California system, arguing that its rules on names and pronouns cross into forced speech. Critics say this turns basic conversa

business

Cuba’s Big Economic Shake-Up: What Really Changes?

June 20, 2026

Cubans woke up to news that their government just passed the biggest set of economic changes in years. The rules now let people start small businesses, open private banks, and invest in state-run companies. It’s a big shift from decades of strict state control. But most Havana residents aren’t rushi

politics

A Shiny New Ride for the President

June 20, 2026

A big, shiny Boeing 747 touched down at a military base in Maryland last week, catching the eye of the U. S. president. The plane wasn’t bought—it was a gift from Qatar, a tiny but wealthy country in the Middle East. The jet had been given a makeover by a defense company, adding fancy colors—red, wh

opinion

Celebrating Juneteenth by Looking Back and Forward

June 20, 2026

Every June 19 marks a turning point in American history when freedom finally reached Texas in 1865—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was supposed to end slavery. The delay showed how slowly freedom can move, even when it’s promised on paper. Yet the people who waited didn’t just acc

health

Why some patients hesitate with radiologists of the opposite gender

June 20, 2026

Some people feel uneasy when a radiology scan is done by someone of the other gender. This discomfort can lead patients to skip or delay important tests. The issue isn’t just about personal preference—it ties into cultural norms, past experiences, and even how much trust someone has in healthcare.