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Staying Cool When the Heat Rises

June 14, 2026

When the temperature climbs, the human body has a built-in cooling trick: sweating. But this trick has limits. Extreme heat and thick humidity can overwhelm even the most efficient sweating system, turning a sunny day into a serious health risk. How does the body give out under such pressure? Three

entertainment

The truth gets messy—so which story teaches us more about facing it?

June 14, 2026

After a movie about secrets finally spilling out into the open, one director picked a different lesson for his next film. Instead of aliens or hidden government files, he chose a fight over something even harder: letting facts challenge beliefs. The first movie follows workers who find evidence of n

science

The quiet giants who shaped Earth long before dinosaurs

June 14, 2026

About 460 million years ago, when Earth was just starting to look like a rocky world with no trees or animals, tiny creatures called millipedes were already crawling around. These weren’t just any bugs—they were some of the first animals to live on land, doing the messy but important job of breaking

politics

A South Carolina politician lost her race after making waves

June 14, 2026

Nancy Mace, a U. S. representative from South Carolina, got only 12% of the vote in the June 9 Republican primary for governor. That wasn’t even enough for second place. The two candidates moving forward are Pamela Evette, who had former President Trump’s support, and Alan Wilson, the state’s top la

health

Getting Your Medical Wishes in Order Before a Crisis Hits

June 14, 2026

Hospitals routinely ask patients a tough question: Would you want doctors to try reviving you if your heart stops? Many people freeze. Some say yes right away. Others panic. The key thing to remember is that this question isn’t about predicting disaster—it’s about making sure your choices guide futu

politics

Helping kids shouldn't just feel good—it has to work

June 14, 2026

Washington has tried many new ways to help troubled kids, but too often the results fall short. Back in 2020, lawmakers decided teens caught in sex trafficking shouldn’t be treated like criminals. Instead, they promised safe places to stay and heal. Five years later, those centers still aren’t open.

opinion

Food struggles for older adults in Southwest Florida

June 14, 2026

Life in Southwest Florida isn’t easy for many seniors on fixed incomes. Rising rents and healthcare costs leave little room for groceries. Some skip meals to afford medicine. Others stretch food budgets for weeks, hoping nothing unexpected happens. These aren’t rare cases—they’re quiet struggles hap

technology

Free AI Glasses Changing Lives for Blind US Veterans

June 14, 2026

Around 130, 000 legally blind American veterans now have access to a life-changing tool—AI-powered smart glasses provided for free nationwide. The technology helps users identify objects, read text aloud, and control devices with voice commands. But beyond just handing out gadgets, the program inclu

business

How Two Unknown Tech Leaders Got Super Rich from Memory Chips

June 14, 2026

One of the biggest money stories this year has nothing to do with big-name tech giants. Two quiet founders of Kingston Technology, John Tu and David Sun, saw their net worth jump by nearly fifty billion dollars each in 2024. That puts them among the top thirty wealthiest people on Earth. Most people

lifestyle

Why Gen Z struggles to take the leap in dating

June 14, 2026

Many young adults today feel stuck between wanting love and fearing the messiness that comes with it. Jayden, a 25-year-old in Florida, knows this well. She once avoided a crush for months because she worried about rejection or worse—the embarrassment of a public breakup. But after he kept showing i