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Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

entertainment

Charleston’s Week of Music, History and Fun

June 23, 2026

A busy week in Charleston invites people to enjoy a mix of music, history and community events. On Thursday the city opens its museums with a free lecture about the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, where a small American force turned the tide of the Revolution. Later that evening, electronic music fans

health

Cost‑Smart Paths for PCOS Fertility

June 23, 2026

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often face challenges getting pregnant. Fertility clinics have several options, but which one saves money while still helping? One promising route is “in‑vitro maturation” (IVM), where eggs are matured outside the body before fertilisation. Clinics th

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

health

Deep Learning Helps Spot Dense Breast Tissue in X‑Ray Images

June 23, 2026

MammoDenseSegNet is a new computer program that looks at breast X‑ray pictures, called mammograms, to find the parts of the breast that are very dense. Dense tissue is a sign that a woman might be at higher risk for cancer, so doctors need to see exactly how much of it is there. The job is hard b

sports

From Center to Hall of Fame: A Journey of Adaptation and Leadership

June 23, 2026

Todd McClure’s story starts in a high‑school gym where a coach, Randy Blanchard, shifted him from tight end to center for one practice. That decision sparked a path that led McClure to become an All‑America player at LSU and a 14‑year veteran in the NFL. The move was not just a positional change;

business

Private Equity Rushes Into Youth Sports, Focus Shifted From Teams to Tech

June 23, 2026

In 2026, investors are pouring more money into youth and amateur sports than ever before. The first five months of the year already saw $2. 11 billion in deals, more than four times what was spent all of 2025. The surge was largely driven by a $2 billion purchase of Learfield Communications, which s

sports

Data‑Driven Grappling: How Tech Is Changing Martial Arts

June 23, 2026

Combat sports are stepping into a new era where data helps athletes, coaches and gyms stay ahead. Instead of relying on gut feelings and handwritten notes, fighters can now log every roll, punch or hold. SmashLog’s platform turns these logs into clear insights that show a trainee what to pract

sports

American Fans Face Media Gatekeepers at World Cup

June 23, 2026

The United States men’s national soccer team has finished its group stage, giving fans a chance to cheer for their country on home turf. Yet some sports journalists are turning the event into another battleground over identity and politics. Instead of celebrating the team’s success, certain outle

crime

Bar Brawl Turns Violent: Bottle Smash Leads to Arrest

June 23, 2026

A 23‑year‑old man was taken into custody after police say he struck another patron with a beer bottle outside a Joliet sports bar. The incident happened late Thursday night when the two men were arguing near the entrance of Longshots Sports Bar & Grill. Witnesses report that the victim, a 37‑year‑ol