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military installation development authority

A Sticky Tribute: Peanut Butter Covers Rotterdam Museum Floor

July 9, 2026

The floor of a Rotterdam museum has been turned into an edible canvas, with over 800 pounds of peanut butter smeared across the surface. The gooey spread is meant to honor Wim T. Schippers, a Dutch artist who passed away last month at the age of 83. The idea is not new; Schippers first introduced

health

Learning Through Art: Boosting Doctors’ Comfort with IDD Patients

July 9, 2026

Doctors often feel uneasy when caring for adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). This unease can stop people with IDD from getting the proper medical care they deserve. A known way to reduce discomfort is through contact theory, which says that more interaction with differ

art

New Art Shows Spotlight Local Talent

July 9, 2026

Akron Soul Train is opening its doors to fresh art displays that celebrate local creativity. The gallery will host works by 2026 artists‑in‑residence Josh Maxwell and Kristen Mimms Scavnicky, as well as rising star Nick Lee. All pieces are free to view until July 18. Maxwell’s collection, titled “W

crypto

Bitcoin Shows How House Prices Lose Value in Dollars

July 9, 2026

The price of a normal U. S. home looks very different when you look at it in two ways. In dollars, the average house has risen by more than $100, 000 since 2020. That rise makes owners feel richer, so they buy more stuff and borrow more money, even if their wages stay the same. The effect is called

technology

SpaceXAI’s New Code‑Guru: Grok 4. 5 Takes on Big Names

July 9, 2026

SpaceXAI has rolled out its newest AI model, Grok 4. 5, after acquiring the coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. The new system is designed to tackle long, complex tasks in software development, law, finance and cybersecurity. The launch follows the company’s move to become a public tech firm. It

politics

Maine Must Replace a Controversial Senate Candidate

July 9, 2026

The day Graham Platner was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Maine’s Senate seat, he stood behind a podium that read “They don’t know Maine. ” The slogan was meant to rally voters, but recent allegations of sexual assault have forced supporters to question whether they truly knew him. First clai

politics

Women’s Words, Politics and Power

July 9, 2026

The debate over Senator Platner shows how politics can shape who people trust. When a newspaper spotlighted a woman’s claim against him, Democrats were slow to see his past controversies. Later, when another woman accused him of a serious crime, the story gained more weight and public opinion shifte

politics

Utah’s Data‑Center Debate: A New Look at the Summer Election

July 9, 2026

In the heat of Utah’s summer elections, a sharp divide emerged over a planned data‑center project. A recent poll revealed that 60 % of voters opposed the Stratos facility, while only 26 % backed it. The issue cut across party lines and regions, turning a seemingly technical proposal into a political

entertainment

London’s New Crime Drama: “Capital” Set to Hit Amazon

July 9, 2026

Amazon MGM Studios is moving forward with a fresh crime series called “Capital. ” The show will be set in modern London and is being written, co‑created, directed and produced by filmmaker Guy Ritchie. He teams up with Rob Williams—known for BBC’s “The Victim” and Netflix’s “The Witness”—to craft th

entertainment

Knoxville’s Big Change: A New Arena, a Spa, and a Beloved Boutique Says Goodbye

July 9, 2026

Knoxville is getting ready for a mix of excitement and loss this month. A long‑running clothing shop that once felt like home is shutting its doors, while a huge entertainment center and a trendy wellness spot are opening nearby. The Lizard Thicket store, which has been part of the West Knoxville