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New Leader Takes Helm at Local College

July 3, 2026

A big change is happening behind the scenes at Northwest Arkansas Community College. The school just named Arthur Bradford as its new senior vice president of finance and administration—a role that oversees everything from budgets to campus safety. It’s a high-stakes job, one that shapes how the col

politics

How new loan rules could derail future doctors' dreams

July 3, 2026

Eddie Jiang planned to become a doctor since high school. He picked an affordable in-state college, keeping one eye on medical school costs. Now, after graduating, he questions if his dream remains within reach. New federal loan limits are turning his expectations upside down. Starting this year, f

environment

Trade talks between US and Mexico: Time to clean up the Tijuana River mess

July 3, 2026

For years, the Tijuana River has carried raw sewage and industrial waste straight into US waters, turning beaches from Imperial Beach to Coronado into no-go zones. Meanwhile, trade between the US and Mexico has boomed under deals like NAFTA and USMCA. But here’s the problem: the same trade that fill

finance

Credit Markets Today: Are You Getting Paid Enough for the Risks?

July 3, 2026

Right now, bonds aren’t rewarding investors like they used to. The safest corporate bonds (investment grade) are priced so tightly that their extra returns over government bonds are near record lows. Even riskier high-yield bonds have their own extra returns (called spreads) below 3%. That’s rare—on

health

What’s the real link between a common pesticide and Parkinson’s?

July 3, 2026

A recent study uncovered a disturbing connection between long-term exposure to chlorpyrifos and a much higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers tracked over 1, 600 people in California’s farming heartland, where this pesticide has been widely used for decades. They found that living near fiel

environment

Tracking Chernobyl's fading footprint in Turkish forests

July 3, 2026

Three decades after the Chernobyl disaster, researchers took another look at how radioactive cesium lingers in mosses and lichens across Ordu province in Türkiye. They revisited 50 spots that scientists first checked in 1997 and again in 2007. This time, in 2025, they found measurable cesium-137 in

business

Local voices cheer for new energy project in Cameron Parish

July 3, 2026

In Cameron Parish, a group of 100 residents, landowners and business owners recently sent a strong message to regulators: they fully back Venture Global’s latest project at the Calcasieu Pass. The letter they sent praised the company for its long history of cooperation and financial support in the a

sports

Spain shows glimpses of its old magic in World Cup win

July 3, 2026

Spain finally broke their knockout curse at the World Cup after years of disappointment. The team struggled in their first three matches, looking sharp at times but never fully clicking. A 3-0 win over Austria changed that, proving they can still deliver when it matters most. Young star Lamine Yama

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

Political chat show faces heat over religious comments on 2028 candidates

July 3, 2026

A recent TV segment sparked controversy when a presenter suggested voters might judge two potential 2028 presidential hopefuls differently based on how visibly Jewish they appear. The comments came during a discussion about whether Senator Jon Ossoff or Governor Josh Shapiro would resonate more with