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Restoring Water Flow on Armstrong Creek in Montana

June 2, 2026

The Forest Service has started a new effort to bring water back into the lower part of Armstrong Creek, close to Alpine in Carbon County. This project aims to fix the drainage that has been damaged or blocked over time. By reestablishing the creek’s natural path, local ecosystems and wildlife

science

Solar‑Powered Gel: A New Way to Clean Water

June 2, 2026

Solar energy can turn water into clean drinking supply, but the usual methods need a lot of power and sometimes pollute more. Scientists are now exploring tiny, water‑absorbing gels that soak up the sun and heat the water directly. These materials are called solar‑driven hydrogels or SDHs. They are

crypto

Orbs Unveils New System to Speed Up Cross‑Chain Crypto Trades

June 2, 2026

The latest upgrade from Orbs, a Layer‑3 blockchain focused on trading, introduces a system called Committee Sync that helps verify trades across different blockchains without moving user funds. The update builds on Orbs’ existing execution layer, which powers various decentralized trading protocols

business

Car Prices Soar, Drivers Stay on the Road

June 2, 2026

Los Angeles traffic keeps moving at a steady pace even as fuel costs climb higher than ever. The city’s main highways – I‑405, I‑10 and I‑5 – saw almost no change in the number of miles driven over a two‑month stretch that began after the Iran conflict escalated. Researchers from Caltrans anal

environment

Tiny Urban Forests: A Green Revolution in the City

June 2, 2026

Healthy forests fight climate change, supply clean water, and boost our well‑being. Yet picturing a forest in a bustling city feels strange. That’s why micro‑forests—small, public green spaces planted with local species—are gaining popularity worldwide. These compact forests bring the benefits of

environment

Discover Outdoor Adventures in Northwest Arkansas

June 2, 2026

The Ponca Nature Center on Arkansas 43 offers a free geology lesson at 1:30 p. m. on Wednesdays, letting kids and adults explore the state’s rock layers through hands‑on activities. A bass fishing contest for veterans starts at 5:45 a. m. Saturday in Prairie Creek Park; teams pay $80 before Thurs

entertainment

Summer Fun in Southern California – Free Activities for June

June 2, 2026

Southern California is buzzing with free events this June. Start the month by stepping aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for happy hour drinks and live music. Reserve a spot online; parking is cheaper if you pay early. In Riverside, the ArtsWalk lights up downtown on the first Thur

crime

Reckless Driver With 13 Convictions Faces New Theft Charges

June 2, 2026

A 31‑year‑old man in Oakland now faces two new vehicle theft accusations. He already has 13 felony convictions, six of them for stealing cars. Police say the latest incidents happened on May 19. On that day, a 76‑year‑old truck owner was unloading furniture when the suspect saw an empty car parked

crime

Family tragedy in Muscatine: six deaths and a self‑imposed end

June 2, 2026

The police were first alerted to a house on Park Avenue around noon, where they discovered four victims who had been shot. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, a 52‑year‑old resident of Muscatine. He escaped the scene but was later found on Riverfront Trail near a pedestrian bridge,

health

What do seriously ill cancer patients really feel about spirituality in end-of-life care?

June 2, 2026

Sitting in a hospital bed with advanced cancer changes how people see life. Recent research dug into hundreds of personal stories from patients in this situation. Instead of just counting symptoms or dates, scientists listened to what patients said about meaning, faith, and unanswered questions when