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Bellevue University has turned a once-unwanted weed wall into a thriving hillside garden that showcases the state’s own flora. The transformation began with a collaboration between campus staff and local horticulture specialists, who identified species that would thrive in the regional climate. Se

A New Flu Shot Debate: The Promise and the Pitfalls of mRNA

The FDA’s advisory panel gave a 9‑to‑zero nod to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for people aged fifty and older. This decision follows a previous rejection that cited incomplete trials, sparking debate over safety and effectiveness. The panel’s vote hinges on Phase‑4 data showing a 26. 6 % relative boo

Small Nations and Big Dreams: What to Watch in Sports on July 3

On July 3, football fans will face a tough choice between two World Cup knockout matches and a trio of MLB games. The biggest clash comes from Miami, where Argentina—undefeated and heavy favorites—face Cabo Verde, a nation smaller than Rhode Island with a goalkeeper who has already pulled off a mira

Weather Clouds Argentina vs Cape Verde Match

Miami’s skies could spoil the World Cup showdown between Argentina and Cape Verde. Thunderstorms near the stadium have put the kickoff in doubt, forcing FIFA to check conditions before giving the green light. The match was already one of the tournament’s most exciting knockout games—Argentina chasin

Michigan Golf Trip: Weather, Wedges and Weekend Wins

The trip kicked off on a clear July morning that promised perfect golf conditions. A lightning strike paused play after 15 holes, but the group bounced back to hit a total of 166 rounds across seven days without a single drop of rain. The main destination was the Bear course in Traverse City, a J

How new loan rules could derail future doctors' dreams

Eddie Jiang planned to become a doctor since high school. He picked an affordable in-state college, keeping one eye on medical school costs. Now, after graduating, he questions if his dream remains within reach. New federal loan limits are turning his expectations upside down. Starting this year, f

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Why sports fans are choosing between debt and skipping the game

Ticket prices for big sports events have jumped so high that some fans now pay more for a single game than they would for a month’s rent. A recent survey of 1, 700 sports lovers found that nearly half would attend a championship game no matter the cost, even if it meant borrowing money. For younger

School Leaders Face Tough Questions on Spending and School Safety

A recent letter to Loudoun County’s school superintendent highlights growing concerns about how public money is being used. The letter, sent by House committee members after a heated meeting, asks tough questions about the spending habits of the school’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office. One

America’s Changing Faces: A 250‑Year Story of Newcomers

July 1, 2026

The United States has never been a static place. Every few decades, new people arrive and change the country’s shape in ways that are hard to predict. From early settlers on the Atlantic coast, through forced slaves who were brought across oceans, to modern students and refugees, each group has left