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Oil spills leave lasting scars on mangrove forests

June 30, 2026

Mangroves along Brazil's coast face hidden pollution long after an oil spill disappears from the surface. Scientists dug into the mud at eight spots along a river where black crude once coated the trees. They pulled up soil at three different depths—surface layer, middle layer, and deeper zone—to se

environment

How Money Moves for Climate Survival

June 25, 2026

Climate change isn’t just melting ice caps—it’s cracking budgets everywhere. Last week in London, global finance leaders heard a blunt warning: treating climate risk as an afterthought is like ignoring a fire alarm while the house burns. The speaker pointed out how extreme weather isn’t just wreckin

entertainment

How Blackface Shaped American Culture More Than We Think

June 25, 2026

Blackface wasn’t just a weird old-timey thing—it was America’s favorite hobby for over a century. A historian dug deep for 20 years and found that millions of regular people, not just actors, spent their free time putting on racist performances. The government even helped spread it, handing out scri

art

Symbols of Freedom: A Fresh Look at America’s Icons

June 24, 2026

The Midwest Museum of American Art is showing a new show that asks what the United States means today. The exhibit, still on view until July 31, looks at pictures and signs that people have used for two hundred fifty years. It starts with the flag, Uncle Sam, and other familiar marks that people thi

science

Largest Superyacht Turns Into Ocean Research Hub

June 23, 2026

A new 639‑foot vessel, now the biggest superyacht on the planet, is set to leave Brazil next year for a decade‑long science mission that will cross the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific. The ship, named REV Ocean, is not just a luxury cruiser; it carries state‑of‑the‑art labs, a submarine garage, an o

environment

Cattle, Money and the Land: A Tale of Conflict on Bananal Island

June 20, 2026

Bananal Island, the world’s biggest river island, is caught in a tug‑of‑war between cattle ranching and protecting Indigenous land. The federal government said the island belongs to Indigenous peoples and must stay natural, so it forced ranchers out last year. To move more than 100, 000 cows,

education

Summer Science Fun in Flagstaff: Nature Walks with Real Rangers

June 12, 2026

Every summer, Flagstaff transforms into a living classroom where kids and adults can walk with real park rangers. These aren’t just any guides – they’re specially trained volunteers who split their time between national monuments and nearby forests. Their mission? To help visitors spot the hidden wo

education

Money Basics Now Part of California High School Plans

June 9, 2026

California will soon ask every high schooler to take a money management class before walking out with a diploma. The state wants teens to leave school knowing how to open a bank account, handle credit cards, and spot risky loans. Three years ago, some schools jumped ahead. Fresno Unified put the cla

lifestyle

A Life Full of Family, Fishing and Football

June 5, 2026

Arthur J. Miller, known as Butch to those close to him, died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of eighty‑eight. He lived in Ashford and was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments, a fitting reflection of the devotion he showed to family throughout his life. Born on November 3, 193

entertainment

Weekend Fun in Anchorage: A Fresh Look at Free Events

June 4, 2026

Anchorage has a busy weekend ahead, but many activities are free or low cost. Start the week with Live After Five on F Street; Denali Cooks will play at sunset, and the space feels like a block party. The venue has shifted from Town Square Park to a street corner, giving it a new vibe. On Thursday