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How a Desert Lizard Saved Thousands of Lives

June 20, 2026

A lizard that can wait months without eating sparked a breakthrough in medicine. Scientists noticed the Gila monster keeps its blood sugar steady during long fasts, and a researcher at a Veterans Affairs hospital isolated a venom component that mimics a human gut hormone but lasts much longer. ...

politics

Ocean Sensors Stay Put: A Win for Scientists and Fishermen

June 20, 2026

The National Science Foundation has decided to keep a network of ocean sensors in place after the Trump administration’s plan to remove many of them sparked protests. More than 900 instruments across U. S. waters record currents, temperatures and marine life, feeding data that helps forecast weat

education

New Leader Steps Up in Lincoln‑Way Schools

June 20, 2026

The school board has chosen a new head for the district, giving a chance to a long‑time employee. Michael Duback, who has worked in the district since 2021, will take on the role of deputy superintendent for two years. During that time he will keep his current duties while learning the respons

education

New Faces, New Grants and a Fresh Path to Learning

June 20, 2026

Dustin Boswell steps into the role of treasurer for Tallmadge City Schools, taking over from Jeff Hostetler who has been in the position for many years. Boswell brings more than two decades of experience from Springfield Local School District, where he started as a technology director and moved into

opinion

New Mexico’s School System: A Structural Roadblock

June 20, 2026

"The state of New Mexico has slipped to the bottom of national school rankings for a decade. While other states shuffle up and down, New Mexico stays far behind—like a runner who never reaches the finish line. The root of this problem appears to be how the state’s education system is organized, not

entertainment

Hidden Beats: How Fiona Apple Secretly Made a Groundbreaking Album

June 20, 2026

Fiona Apple stepped away from the spotlight for seven years, then surprised fans with a new record that felt like a fresh experiment. The project began quietly around 2009, and the singer kept her work hidden from her label until the final track list was ready. She said the process felt “very casual

politics

Billionaires Face a One‑Time Tax to Help California Health Care

June 20, 2026

A new ballot measure in California would charge a one‑time 5 % tax on residents whose net worth exceeds $1 billion. The proposal, backed by the state’s largest health‑care workers union, aims to raise about $100 billion for a special fund. Ninety percent of the money would go to health‑care programs

politics

Boulder County’s Mental Health Tax: How Funds Are Being Divided

June 20, 2026

The county council has decided how to use most of the money raised by a new 0. 15% sales tax that will run for three years. The tax, approved by voters last fall, is expected to bring in about $40 million total or roughly $13 million each year. The goal is to fund a wide range of mental health and s

crypto

Crypto Prices Drop as Fed Signals Rate Hikes

June 20, 2026

Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin, have fallen sharply on June 19 after the U. S. Federal Reserve hinted that interest rates may rise in the second half of this year. Bitcoin, the biggest digital coin by market value, is now around $63, 000, down from about $65, 000 earlier

crime

Crypto Heist in Minnesota: Two Texas Brothers Face Justice

June 20, 2026

A pair of brothers from Waller, Texas, have admitted to a robbery that stole over eight million dollars in digital currency from a family living near Minneapolis. The crime unfolded on the morning of September 19, 2025, when the siblings entered a Grant home armed and forced the occupants to surrend