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hotel association

Smart travel on a budget: How to plan without breaking the bank

July 5, 2026

Planning a trip often starts with daydreams about sandy beaches or mountain views, but the real work happens before booking anything. Many travelers focus only on where to go, not how much it really costs. Flights and hotels are just the beginning—meals, tours, and even small expenses add up fast. U

entertainment

St. Louis Fourth of July event delayed by thunderstorms

July 5, 2026

The annual St. Louis Fourth of July event has pushed its start time to 3:30 p. m. due to severe weather warnings. Thunderstorms could disrupt outdoor plans, so organizers decided to wait things out. But there’s still a place to go while the skies clear—Innovation Village is open inside a nearby hote

business

New Jersey Manufacturer Finds a Fresh Workspace on Route 1

July 5, 2026

A family-run electrical business with deep roots in New Jersey has just moved into a new office in Woodbridge. The company, which has been making custom electrical panels for businesses and infrastructure since the mid-20th century, now operates from a 11, 214-square-foot space at 517 Route 1. This

education

Shorter Paths to a Degree: VCU’s New 3‑Year Plan

July 4, 2026

Virginia Commonwealth University is rolling out two bachelor’s programs that can be finished in just three years, aiming to cut costs and appeal to adult learners. The move follows a recent policy change by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which now permits Vi

celebrities

Big‑Name Fans Show Up for Kelce and Swift’s NYC Wedding

July 4, 2026

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden drew a crowd of athletes, broadcasters and celebrities. A few hours before the ceremony, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt slipped out of a Ritz‑Carlton NoMad in a light gray tux, heading straight to the event. 49ers fullback Kyle

science

Big Bodies, Big Forgiveness: How Size Shapes Our View of Kindness

July 4, 2026

People often think that a person’s moral character can be read from how they look. In recent research, scientists asked whether the size of a person’s body signals how forgiving they might be. The studies were carried out with Chinese participants in five different experiments, each exploring a new

science

Plant Genes Change With the Weather

July 4, 2026

Plants can copy parts of their DNA many times, and these extra copies help them survive different climates. Researchers looked at four close relatives of the common lab plant Arabidopsis to see how often genes are duplicated or lost. By modeling gene birth and death, they found 231 families that cha

crime

Stolen Prince, Stolen Trust: How a Deepfake Scam Took a Woman’s Money

July 3, 2026

A woman from the Philippines thought she had found love with a prince of Dubai, but the man was a computer‑made copy. The scam started on a dating site where the fake prince, who called himself Fazza, sent endless messages that made her feel special. When the conversation moved to a messaging

business

Trump’s Kids, Crypto Gains and the Power of a Presidency

July 3, 2026

The president said his family’s business moves are fine, even if they look like insider deals. He told CNBC that the office gives a huge advantage: “If you buy an energy‑efficient truck, you have inside information. ” He added that he warns his children to stay away from certain deals but also

technology

Cyber Leaders Must Face Hidden Risks Now

July 3, 2026

The Valley Industry Association hosted a lunchtime meeting at the Child & Family Center where experts talked about unseen cyber dangers. Participants first shared meals and stories before a talk titled “The Cyber Threat You Don’t See Coming: Emerging Risks, Hidden Vulnerabilities, and What Leaders M