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ranch week

Heat Wave Turns Beach into Cooling Hub

July 1, 2026

The early heat in Indiana has pushed people to the shore, turning the local beach into a busy refuge. Before lifeguards even set up at 11 a. m. , the parking lot was already packed. Second‑year lifeguard Matthew Billings warned that heat exhaustion is the most common problem, urging folks to d

entertainment

Summer Fun in Snowmass: A July Adventure

July 1, 2026

Snowmass Village is busy this July, offering a mix of music, sports and art for everyone. The plan starts with an ice cream social on July 2 at the Town Park, where people can enjoy free treats and lawn games. Friday nights bring free concerts in the Rock Garden, featuring local bands like Wild Flig

sports

Acuña’s Road to Recovery Looks Long‑Term

July 1, 2026

Ronald Acuña Jr. will not be back in the Braves lineup soon, according to manager Walt Weiss. The right‑fielder is still on the 10‑day injured list after a hamstring injury that first appeared in early June. He was seen working on drills at Truist Park, showing he is determined to get better. Becau

politics

Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Dismissing Copyright Chief

July 1, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has decided not to allow President Trump to fire the nation's top copyright officer, keeping Shira Perlmutter in her role for now. This move comes amid a series of disputes where the president has tried to remove federal officials he disagrees with. The court’s brief ruling s

entertainment

Electric Forest 2026: A Colorful, Wild Weekend in Michigan

July 1, 2026

The four‑day Electric Forest festival wrapped up on June 28, leaving the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury quiet after a bustling summer of music and art. Each year, people from all over the U. S. travel to this small village near Lake Michigan to camp, dance and explore a forest turned into a creative p

entertainment

New Kids Shows Coming from HappyNest Entertainment

July 1, 2026

HappyNest Entertainment, the company that made the YouTube hit “Paris & Pups, ” is now working on fresh family‑friendly projects. The studio plans a series featuring the famous horror writer R. L. Stine, an adaptation of the comic book “Louie and Bear, ” and a brand built around a long‑running STEM

politics

Political Parties Get a Cash Boost After Court Ruling

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court’s 6‑to‑3 decision last week lifted restrictions on how much money political parties can spend when they work with candidates. The ruling was seen by many as a win for free‑speech advocates who argue that limits on party spending choke political expression. In practice, it means par

technology

Apple Faces Huge UK Patent Payment Battle

July 1, 2026

Apple is heading to the UK Supreme Court this week, hoping to overturn a $502 million judgment awarded to Optis Wireless. The case started in 2019 when Optis accused Apple of using its 4G LTE patents in iPhones, iPads and certain Apple Watch models. The dispute is now about how much Apple should pay

entertainment

July 2026 on Paramount Plus: New Star Trek, Big Brother and More

July 1, 2026

Paramount Plus started as a hub for its own brands, offering shows from CBS and classic MTV hits. Over time it grew to include UFC events and the Yellowstone spin‑offs by Taylor Sheridan. This July, viewers can watch a fresh season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The sci‑fi series returns with ne

weather

Heat‑Broke Road in Algonquin, Drivers Urged to Watch Out

July 1, 2026

A stretch of Algonquin Road just west of Route 25 cracked and bent after a week of intense heat. The damage started around noon on Monday, causing cars to swerve and creating a traffic jam for the next 24 hours. By 12:50 a. m. Tuesday, state workers had patched the road and all lanes were open again