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Grass Ash Turns Toxic Soil Safe

July 1, 2026

In a surprising twist, researchers turned clippings from the hyperaccumulator plant Dicranopteris pedata into a powerful soil cleaner. The process, called carbonisation, transforms the plant waste into a material rich in amorphous carbon and tiny particles of lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium. This ne

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

lifestyle

Wimbledon’s Sparkling Wristwatch Show

July 1, 2026

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has become a runway for luxury timepieces this year. Fans and players alike showcase watches that are as bold as the game itself. Serena Williams entered her first match with a striking pink Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore. The model carries a diamo

entertainment

Ohio’s Secret Natural Beauty: What This Film Reveals About the State

July 1, 2026

People often picture Ohio as mostly flat farmland with small towns. But a new documentary proves there’s more to the state than meets the eye. "Ohio: Wild at Heart" takes viewers on a 45-minute journey through rugged forests, winding rivers, and scenic cliffs. Instead of just showing pretty landscap

environment

A New Spot to Visit Along the Charles River

July 1, 2026

For years, a quiet stretch near Boston’s Museum of Science has stayed off-limits to the public. That changes this fall when a fresh gathering place opens along the Charles River. A previously unused plot, once home to a public pool, now hosts a brand-new $24 million structure built to serve Boston a

opinion

A busy street, unsafe kids: What’s being done?

July 1, 2026

Every school day in Syracuse, hundreds of students step off Centro buses near East Adams Street and face a risky walk to class. The road isn’t just wide—it’s five lanes that stretch to six, with no safe crossing spots and speed limits that drivers ignore. Students say cars often speed up on purpose

environment

Oil spills leave lasting scars on mangrove forests

June 30, 2026

Mangroves along Brazil's coast face hidden pollution long after an oil spill disappears from the surface. Scientists dug into the mud at eight spots along a river where black crude once coated the trees. They pulled up soil at three different depths—surface layer, middle layer, and deeper zone—to se

environment

Los Angeles and the Hidden Costs of Progress

June 30, 2026

Los Angeles once faced a strange kind of attack—not from weapons, but from the air itself. A thick, choking haze settled over the city, eating away at car tires, stinging eyes, and making it hard to breathe. The culprit? A mix of car fumes, factory smoke, and sunlight cooking up a toxic cocktail. Th

politics

What’s Really Behind the Push to Let People Fix Their Own Cars

June 30, 2026

The president recently signed an order that makes it easier for vehicle owners to repair their own cars. While this seems straightforward, the debate around car repairs is more complicated. Right now, federal rules block changes to emissions systems. Automakers also control access to repair tools an