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Missouri’s August Ballot: What Voters Need to Know About the Upcoming Amendments

June 29, 2026

Missouri voters will soon decide on three changes to the state constitution this August. One of them is clearly worth supporting, while the other two raise serious concerns. The first proposal would continue a small sales tax that helps fund state parks and conservation efforts. Since Missourians ha

environment

Chicago’s birds need a smarter city design

June 29, 2026

Chicago sits right in the path of one of North America’s busiest bird highways—the Mississippi Flyway. Millions of birds zoom through every season, but the city’s glass towers turn clear days into death traps. One spring night in 2023, close to 1, 000 birds crashed into McCormick Place’s reflective

business

Dempster plant left out of Nebraska’s 2026 cleanup fund

June 29, 2026

A Nebraska town just missed out on a chance to clean up an old industrial site. The Dempster plant, a long-standing factory in the area, won’t receive any money from the state’s 2026 Brownfields Grants. These grants usually help cities fix up abandoned or polluted properties. Without this funding, t

health

How Moving Homes Helps Rural Families Use Healthcare More

June 29, 2026

In many parts of the world, people with low incomes struggle to get medical care when they need it. China tried a big experiment to fix this by moving families from poor rural areas to places with better services. The plan worked by giving people new homes closer to clinics and hospitals. Researche

politics

Supreme Court Faces Big Decisions Before Summer Break

June 29, 2026

The Supreme Court is racing to wrap up its biggest cases before judges take their summer break. This year, the court has already sided with the government on several key issues, including blocking asylum requests and ending protections for migrants from certain countries. But several major cases rem

education

Texas teens will soon learn money skills in school. Will it make a difference?

June 29, 2026

Starting this fall, Texas high school freshmen must take a personal finance class to graduate—a first for the state. The move follows years of debate over whether schools should teach money management, a skill many adults still struggle with. Research shows American adults often misunderstand basic

health

The Hidden Struggle Behind Inflammatory Bowel Disease

June 29, 2026

Bowel urgency is a major issue for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), yet it doesn’t get enough attention. Studies show that between 30% and 98% of IBD patients experience this symptom, which means they suddenly need to find a bathroom without delay. What’s worse, this urgency often stays

crime

Chicago tries a new plan to cut gun violence but faces money troubles

June 29, 2026

Chicago’s mayor just launched a big new idea to tackle gun crime: a whole department that will focus only on reducing shootings. The city will spend over $100 million on this plan, but it’s coming at a shaky time because Chicago is already short by nearly $1 billion. The money trouble makes people w

celebrities

Why Jussie Smollett’s Return To The Stage Got People Talking

June 29, 2026

A few weeks back in New York City, a well-known actor stepped back into the spotlight—this time not on a TV screen, but on a live stage in Harlem. The event was Harlem Pride, a big celebration for the LGBTQ community, and the crowd included activists, artists, and local fans. The performer had last

lifestyle

Stuffed animals aren't just for kids—here’s why adults keep them around

June 29, 2026

Growing up surrounded by stuffed animals often leaves marks that last well beyond childhood. One person remembers a white seal named Mr. Sealy, who started as a nighttime pillow buddy and ended up a faded gray companion after years of use. The wear and tear on him didn’t just show his age—it proved