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A Quiet Fight Over Bathroom Rules in Idaho

July 19, 2026

In Boise High, a single bathroom incident sparked a heated legal battle that stretched across state lines and courtrooms. The dispute began when one student, who we’ll call “Jane, ” claimed she heard noises in a stall next to hers and saw black shoes pointing toward her. She believed another student

science

Mosquito Moves North: Why We Need Better Tracking

July 19, 2026

A new wave of mosquitoes is slipping into places that used to stay cool, like New England. Climate change has made these areas warmer and wetter, giving insects that carry viruses a chance to settle in. In Connecticut, scientists have found 54 kinds of mosquitoes, including the Asian tiger mosquito

politics

Governor Evers Picks Crowley for Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race

July 19, 2026

The governor of Wisconsin has announced his support for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the upcoming Democratic primary. This endorsement comes just a day after another contender left the race, adding new urgency to the contest. Crowley’s campaign plans to highlight that Evers believes h

technology

Orange County’s AI Startups Are Turning Tiny Ideas Into Big Wins

July 19, 2026

In Orange County, a handful of fresh‑faced companies are proving that you don’t need giant data centers to make a splash in AI. They take ready‑made models and apply them straight to the real problems that businesses face each day. \n\nThese “AI‑native” firms build their entire product around machin

health

Polk County Builds a School Health Dashboard to Catch Outbreaks Early

July 18, 2026

The Polk County Health Department is creating a new system that pulls together student sickness and absenteeism data from every school in the county. This digital board will act as a warning light, letting health officials spot rising illness trends before they spread beyond schools. Health workers

sports

A Night of Baseball Stories and Fun

July 18, 2026

Lake County’s historical group will host a baseball talk in Painesville on Sunday, August 9. The event starts with dinner at 5 p. m. , followed by a presentation at 5:30 p. m. The evening aims to raise money for Speakeasy, a future community spot planned in the basement of the center. The speaker

environment

Micron’s New Plant Sparks County Water Talk

July 18, 2026

On Tuesday, lawmakers in Onondaga County will gather for a public session about how Micron Technology’s new chip factory could affect local water and air. The meeting starts at 5:30 p. m. in the Central Library’s community room on Salina Street. The topic, “Water, Wastewater and Our Environment in O

entertainment

Jakarta Crime Saga Gets Action‑Packed Lead

July 18, 2026

A new crime drama set in Indonesia’s bustling capital is headed for production, with the renowned action performer Iko Uwais stepping into the lead role. The series, titled “Jakarta, ” will unfold across multiple generations of families entangled in the city’s fast‑moving transformation. The crea

politics

Data Centers Spark Nationwide Protest Wave

July 18, 2026

HumansFirst, a grassroots group led by a former Tea Party figure, has organized the first nationwide protest against the fast‑growing data center industry. The movement will hit at least 125 sites across the U. S. on Saturday, aiming to voice anger over what it calls an “unaccountable” expansion tha

education

Teacher’s Return Sparks Debate Over School Safety

July 18, 2026

A special‑education teacher in Lexington County faces a controversial potential return to the classroom after an arrest last year for alleged physical discipline of students. Sharon Renee Sweatt was taken into custody on October 30, 2025, charged with third‑degree assault. She worked at Nursery R