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elizabeth rios

Helping Hands: One Nurse’s Mission to Change Community Health

July 6, 2026

Elizabeth Rios never planned to run a nonprofit. It started when she was studying nursing and needed volunteer hours for her degree. A local health program caught her eye—Cultivating Health Ministries, which offered free screenings to people who often ignored their health until it was too late. Many

entertainment

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on July 5

July 5, 2026

The day brings a mix of music, acting and rap stars celebrating another year. Huey Lewis, known for his rock hits, marks 76 years today; fans note his middle name is Anthony. Singer Marc Cohn turns 67, a fact many remember from his past marriage to actress Elizabeth Vargas. Actress Edie Fal

science

Looking back and moving forward at a decade of science

July 5, 2026

Ten years ago a new voice joined science’s conversation. It started as a small step—a specialized spot for the fast-growing field of immunity research. Over time, that space grew into something bigger. Papers poured in from labs around the world, each one a brick in the building of what we now know

health

The hidden flaws in the ultra-processed food debate

July 5, 2026

The idea that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are behind many health problems has spread fast. It moved from science papers to grocery store guides and even political debates. But this idea has big weak spots. The biggest issue? No one can clearly say where normal food processing ends and "ultra-proces

environment

Turning Campus into a Green Science Hub

July 5, 2026

Thirteen years ago, Bellevue University’s science area was basic and dull. A professor remembers seeing a messy space full of weeds instead of useful labs. Today, that same spot is a modern learning center where students study biology in classrooms and outside gardens. The campus now grows native pl

politics

America’s Journey: Curiosity, Freedom and Progress

July 4, 2026

The United States has grown into a global leader in science, tech, schools and health over the last 250 years since its July 4, 1776 declaration of independence. Its rise was not accidental; it stemmed from hard work, honesty and a relentless urge to try new ideas. A big part of this drive is the

entertainment

New book about pirates hits the screens before it even hits the shelves

July 4, 2026

A fresh pirate adventure is getting ready to sail onto TV before its book even reaches bookstores. The story comes from a yet-to-be-released novel called Tempest, set to launch in September. Instead of waiting for readers to finish the book, producers have already started turning it into a TV show. ...

environment

A New Spot to Learn About Alaska’s Wild Side

July 4, 2026

The Point at Turnagain Arm is a wild place where Alaska’s nature puts on a show every day. People who visit might see massive tides roll in and out, watch salmon fight their way upstream, or even spot a Cook Inlet beluga whale—the region’s endangered marine star. For years, the Alaska Wildlife Conse

politics

Trump’s Crypto Earnings Upset Senate Talks on Digital Asset Bill

July 3, 2026

The Senate is racing to vote on a digital‑asset law, but new numbers about President Trump’s crypto profits have thrown the debate into turmoil. A recent financial disclosure shows that Trump earned more than $1. 4 billion from family crypto projects last year, a chunk of his total $2. 2 billion

education

Bright Minds Power a New Future

July 3, 2026

David Chudoba, a senior at Niles West High School, has always leaned toward math and science. When the Exelon Foundation invited him to a weeklong STEM Academy, he jumped at the chance to explore engineering prospects. The program unfolded at DePaul University and the ComEd Training Center from Jun