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Art, Sand and Community: A Fresh Look at Valparaiso’s First Fest

June 29, 2026

Valparaiso welcomed a lively gathering that turned downtown into an open‑air gallery and playground. The highlight was the new Sand+Steel Art Fest, where artists mixed traditional craft with playful experimentation. Wes Thorn, a self‑taught carpenter from Portage, showed how he transforms roug

art

Bringing Ancient Rituals Into Modern Walls

June 29, 2026

In Santa Fe, a new art show invites visitors to step into a living prayer. The artist grew up in rural Brazil and learned the secret rites of Candomblé, a faith that survived slavery by hiding in quiet rooms. He now uses those same hidden spaces as the heart of his first solo installation. The ce

opinion

College Talk and the AI Debate

June 29, 2026

In spring ceremonies, some speakers raised voices about how artificial intelligence could change jobs. Students shouted back, not because they hate technology but because they feel the promises made about college are shaky. The focus on money and job skills has turned schools into profit factories,

politics

Gingrich and Trump: Hair That Says “No Change”

June 29, 2026

Callista Gingrich’s platinum bob stayed rigid even on a windy Swiss runway, sparking jokes that it might be made of fiberglass. The look matched the air‑storm‑proof style of President Donald Trump, who kept his own hair in a towering, high‑volume shape that many joked looked like a small hill. Both

opinion

Venezuela Faces Twin Earthquakes: A Tale of Chaos and Hope

June 29, 2026

The night began with a simple plan to watch a soccer match, but a sudden shake turned the bedroom into a battlefield. Two tremors hit Venezuela almost back‑to‑back, first at 7. 2 and then a stronger 7. 5, leaving the house in disarray. Walls that already had cracks crumbled further; stairwells grew

religion

Families, Faith and the Search for Joy

June 29, 2026

Families are slipping away in America. People who are married and have children report higher happiness, yet more couples are divorcing and fewer people get married. A recent study said that marriage is the biggest factor that separates happy folks from unhappy ones. The problem isn’t just pers

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

sports

What Makes a Caddie Stick Around for Seven Years?

June 29, 2026

Viktor Hovland wasn’t the first player Shay Knight carried a bag for—and he won’t be the last. Since Hovland turned pro in 2019, he’s claimed seven PGA Tour wins, most with Knight walking beside him. Most golfers change caddies frequently, but Knight stayed through highs and lows. That long run toge

environment

Heatwave slams Europe as deaths rise and cities scramble to cope

June 29, 2026

Last week Europe baked under an intense heatwave that shattered long-standing temperature records in multiple countries. France alone saw around 1, 000 extra deaths during the peak three days, according to national health data—with most victims aged 65 or older. Across Europe, the rapid warming tren

religion

Faithful Walk Across the Border to Speak on Human Dignity

June 28, 2026

A group of more than one hundred Catholic leaders and followers set out from Nogales, Arizona, to the neighboring Mexican town of Sonora on a warm June evening. Their journey was planned to coincide with the United States’ 250‑year celebration and served as a public plea for kinder treatment of migr