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Teachers Get a Roof Over Their Heads in Battle Creek

June 25, 2026

Battle Creek, Michigan, is trying a new trick to fill empty early childhood teaching spots: free housing. The city’s "First Teacher, First Home" plan offers rent-free apartments to educators, copying an idea that worked in New Haven, Connecticut. The move targets one of the biggest headaches for tea

opinion

Why We Should Celebrate Big Success Instead of Punishing It

June 25, 2026

People often forget that billionaires got rich by solving problems, not creating them. Elon Musk didn’t cause homelessness or failing schools—those issues existed long before his companies became successful. Yet some now argue that because he has money, he must fix those problems right away. That id

science

Detecting plant threats: A smart sensor for protecting lilies

June 25, 2026

Fusarium oxysporum is a fungus that quietly ruins crops by rotting lily bulbs from the inside out. This stealthy pathogen releases a toxin called fusaric acid (FA) that speeds up decay, making it a key warning sign for farmers. While chemical pesticides can slow the damage, they introduce new proble

finance

Smart cash choices when sales spike

June 25, 2026

Sudden cash surges feel great, but history shows they often vanish faster than they appear. Many teams blow extra cash on quick thrills instead of asking one key question: Will this money stick around? The real gamble isn’t whether the company can afford a celebration—it’s whether today’s windfall i

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

business

Reviving Bay City’s Historic Heart with Café Plans and Grants

June 25, 2026

Lumberman’s Mercantile isn’t just a store anymore. It’s turning into a café too, thanks to a $25, 000 grant that aims to boost small businesses and restore old buildings. The store sits in a 143-year-old brick building on Midland Street in Bay City, a street known for its mix of old and new business

politics

Luxury Trips, Campaign Cash: A Closer Look

June 24, 2026

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona has spent a notable amount of campaign money on family vacations and childcare, according to recent filings. The leader’s PAC paid for trips to Saint Barthélemy, Disney parks, Miami and Chicago, as well as a Super Bowl event that cost more than $37, 000. In many case

celebrities

Celebrities Turning Another Year Older on June 24

June 24, 2026

The day after the summer solstice, several well‑known faces celebrate another trip around the sun. At 79, Mick Fleetwood and Peter Weller both mark a milestone birthday. Fleetwood, famous for his drumming in the legendary rock group, shares a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame with his bandmates. Well

science

Healing Spinal Injuries with Smart Scaffolds and Stem Cells

June 24, 2026

Scientists are looking for ways to calm the inflammation that follows a spinal cord injury, because this reaction stops new tissue from growing. One idea is to put tiny “scaffolds” into the damaged area. These scaffolds act like a temporary bridge, giving cells somewhere to attach and grow while als