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A peek at NASA's retired space shuttle in a whole new way

July 4, 2026

After spending over a decade lying flat in a museum, NASA's last operational space shuttle, Endeavour, is getting a dramatic makeover. Instead of just sitting there, it will soon stand tall, ready for launch. The California Science Center is building a massive new home for it, a 200, 000 square-foot

opinion

What’s behind America’s July Fourth love fest?

July 4, 2026

Every summer, the U. S. turns red, white, and blue for Independence Day. Giant flags flap in the wind, kids run with sparklers, and cities host fireworks shows that light up the sky. But behind the bright colors and loud bangs, something feels hollow. The holiday used to be about simple gatherings—g

technology

Holyoke Wants to Research Data Centers Before Letting Them In

July 4, 2026

Holyoke is setting up a team to study whether big tech buildings will help or hurt the city. After banning new data centers in June, leaders now want more facts before making permanent rules. The temporary committee will look at how these high-tech sites use electricity, drink lots of water, affect

crime

When hate speech turns violent: A look at two shocking 2025 attacks near Oceanside Pier

July 4, 2026

On a June evening in 2025, three strangers with a shared hateful ideology targeted five people in two separate but connected attacks near Oceanside Pier. Their common thread? Not personal conflict, but a shared belief in racial superiority that led to unprovoked violence. The first attack happened

politics

The Dollar Stays Strong While Crypto Changes Shape

July 4, 2026

The push to use cryptocurrency for U. S. financial power isn’t just about Bitcoin anymore. Recent moves by policymakers show a bigger goal: keeping the dollar at the center of global trade, but with a digital upgrade. The focus has shifted from decentralized coins like Bitcoin to stablecoins—digital

education

A Fresh Look at Money’s Past and Future in Boston

July 4, 2026

Boston now hosts a sleek new space where history and money meet—the Museum of American Finance. After years without a permanent home, it settled into a 5, 400-square-foot spot on Commonwealth Pier, right as the U. S. gears up for its 250th birthday. The move wasn’t smooth; a flood in New York forced

technology

Health logs face stiff competition from the new digital health data race

July 4, 2026

Long before apps and cloud servers took over, paper-based disease logs served doctors as their main tool for tracking how patients fared over time. Those dusty binders still exist in corners of hospitals, but their printed days may be numbered. The push now is toward systems where every doctor visit

finance

How a Healthcare Company’s Stock Struggles Against Market Trends

July 4, 2026

A big player in healthcare services is about to share its latest financial numbers, and early signs suggest it might be doing better than expected. This company runs hospitals, mental health clinics, emergency rooms, and outpatient centers all over the country. Based in Pennsylvania, it’s worth near

education

Most Americans agree: better civics lessons could help fix democracy

July 4, 2026

A big poll found that four out of five adults think schools don’t teach enough about how government works. That’s a strong signal that people still care about democracy, even if they feel frustrated by it. But the same survey showed a sharp contrast: most Americans flunk basic civics tests. A 2024 s

environment

A New Spot to Learn About Alaska’s Wild Side

July 4, 2026

The Point at Turnagain Arm is a wild place where Alaska’s nature puts on a show every day. People who visit might see massive tides roll in and out, watch salmon fight their way upstream, or even spot a Cook Inlet beluga whale—the region’s endangered marine star. For years, the Alaska Wildlife Conse