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A Pilot‑Scientist’s Summer Flights and Winter Dog Rides

July 4, 2026

The summer sun was bright over Alaska’s coast, and a small Cessna 185 traced a tight zig‑zag path above the waves. Inside, Martin Stuefer looked down through a special camera that could see hundreds of colors the eye can’t. He was measuring how ocean water changes when nearby glaciers melt. Stuefer

politics

Anchorage Assembly Stands Divided Over George Martinez’s Flight

July 3, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly faces a split decision about what to do next with Representative George Martinez after state regulators fined him for misusing campaign money on a round‑trip trip to Florida. Three members—Erin Baldwin Day, Keith McCormick and Sydney Scout—plan to introduce a resolution tha

celebrities

Sneak‑Peek Wedding at Madison Square Garden

July 3, 2026

In a hot New York City weekend, Taylor Swift and her fiancé Travis Kelce set up a private celebration inside Madison Square Garden. The couple invited about one hundred people to an intimate rehearsal dinner at the Infosys Theater on Thursday, with a larger gathering for around one thousand guests t

politics

Corporate Cash Powers a 250th Birthday Bash

July 3, 2026

Three hundred and fifty years ago the United States celebrated its birth. Now, as Washington gears up for a quarter‑century anniversary, the spectacle is being shaped by big business. At a temporary National Mall pavilion, flags and a Ferris wheel welcomed visitors to displays that shout the names o

education

Treasure Coast Schools Keep Top Grade in Florida

July 3, 2026

The Treasure Coast region has once again earned an A rating from the state’s school grading system, marking its second year in a row of top performance. Three districts—Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie—each achieved an overall A for the 2025‑2026 academic year, according to a July release by t

business

Luxury brands now sell experiences, not just products

July 3, 2026

For a long time, luxury meant owning expensive things. Now, it’s shifting toward selling how things make you feel. This idea drives Alo Yoga’s push into the French Riviera. The brand, known for yoga clothes, is expanding beyond apparel with new stores in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, a beach takeover at

politics

Gov. Cuts $15M from Treasure Coast Projects

July 2, 2026

The governor’s last budget cut $15 million from eleven projects on Florida’s Treasure Coast. A major part of the reduction was a $7. 5 million plan to build a mental‑health unit for inmates at the Martin County jail. Other projects ranged from new drones for police to a water treatment plant i

politics

Sports rules get a biology-based makeover

July 2, 2026

A big court decision says sports can keep separate men’s and women’s teams based on biology, not how someone feels. The Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 that states don’t have to let boys who see themselves as girls compete in girls’ sports. The idea is that fairness matters most for female athletes. The

sports

Gabriel Martinelli: From Steel Town to Premier League

July 1, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli wasn’t born with a golden football at his feet—he grew up in Guarulhos, a noisy city near São Paulo, where his parents worked tough jobs at a steel factory. Football wasn’t just a hobby; it was the heartbeat of their home. His mom didn’t just drop him off at futsal practice—she ma

business

Harrisburg Steps Up: Leaders Discuss Downtown Revival Plans

June 30, 2026

Harrisburg isn't just talking about downtown revival anymore—it’s putting plans into action, and residents can tune in to hear how. A live forum on Tuesday will bring together four key figures from city hall, business, and the arts to explain their roles in breathing new life into Pennsylvania’s cap