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Cops and soldiers: When does force become too much?

July 6, 2026

Last weekend in downtown Memphis, a 20-year-old construction worker who split his time between college and raising a newborn baby was shot dead by two National Guard members during a chase. The soldiers had been assigned by the federal government to patrol the city alongside local police, despite ob

entertainment

Celebrating 250 Years: Aspen’s Festive Parade and Community Fun

July 5, 2026

Aspen gathered its residents and visitors for a lively Fourth of July parade that marked the United States’ 250th anniversary. The event stretched for about an hour and a half, drawing many local groups to the downtown streets for music, marching, and displays of pride. The parade’s grand marshal w

opinion

Anchorage’s Quiet Upgrade: More Jobs, Cleaner Streets, and Downtown Revival

July 5, 2026

Anchorage isn’t the same city it was five years ago. Where crime and blight once dominated headlines, today’s version looks and feels different. Prosecutors now fill every city-required role, and police response times have improved after years of understaffing. Illegal camps—once breeding grounds fo

politics

Bar Space Rule Gets a Shake‑Up

July 3, 2026

Portland is thinking about scrapping an old rule that keeps bars a set distance apart in the downtown area. The law, made in the 1990s and kept alive when a special entertainment zone was created in 2007, was meant to stop too many nightclubs from clustering together and causing noise or fights.

entertainment

Fun Night at Greenville’s Unity Park: Music, Food and Fireworks

July 3, 2026

A Saturday night in early July turns into a community celebration at Unity Park, where a fireworks display lights up the sky from 6 to 10 p. m. The evening starts with local music, followed by a performance from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra before the main pyrotechnic show. Visitors can enjoy a

art

Art in Boulder: A Fresh Look at Local Exhibits

July 3, 2026

Boulder’s art scene buzzes with a mix of new and seasoned voices. A hidden gem on 15th Street invites curious visitors to view lithographs by Santa Fe’s Rodney Carswell, but only on appointment. Across town, Ana’s Gallery opens a window onto Caribbean and African art, while Art and Soul offers both

technology

Getting Back to Basics: A Week Without Screens in New York

July 3, 2026

This summer in New York’s East Village, outdoor events replacing app swipes might sound odd, but hundreds of Gen Zers spent a week trying it out. Held in Tompkins Square Park, the festival mixes workshops, live shows and old-school tech demos to see what life looks like without always tapping a scre

art

Connecting Boulder’s Art Scenes with a Bus‑Powered Night

July 2, 2026

Boulder is trying to turn its separate First Friday art nights into a single, city‑wide adventure. Instead of walking from one neighborhood to another on foot, organizers are lining up two existing bus lines – the HOP that loops through downtown and University Hill, and the SKIP that runs along Broa

sports

All‑State Soccer Stars of Tennessee 2026

July 2, 2026

The 2026 season wrapped up with a flurry of talent recognized across the state. The Tennessee Sports Writers Association chose standout players from five different divisions, highlighting those who led their teams to success. In Class A, a group of seniors and juniors from schools like Memphis Bu

politics

New Rules for Schools and the Capitol in Minnesota

July 1, 2026

In Minnesota, several new rules start on July 1. They cover schools, the state Capitol, and social media. First, schools must set up a way for people to report threats anonymously. This can be an app, a website or a phone line. The state will give $4 million to help schools build these systems. If