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Local School’s Science Fair Triumph

July 2, 2026

A small town school recently took the spotlight after winning a regional science competition. The team, made up of fifth and sixth graders, presented a project on renewable energy that impressed judges. They used recycled plastic bottles to build a working wind turbine, showing how everyday wa

art

Connecting Boulder’s Art Scenes with a Bus‑Powered Night

July 2, 2026

Boulder is trying to turn its separate First Friday art nights into a single, city‑wide adventure. Instead of walking from one neighborhood to another on foot, organizers are lining up two existing bus lines – the HOP that loops through downtown and University Hill, and the SKIP that runs along Broa

lifestyle

Chicago Days: From Flights to Glass

July 2, 2026

Chicago has a long history of surprises. In 1937, Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific while trying to fly around the world for a second time. She had already flown 22, 000 miles and needed only 7, 000 more before she could finish her journey. The loss of both Earhart and her navigator, Captain

entertainment

Disney’s New Voice‑Talent Program Picks 10 Fresh Faces

July 2, 2026

The first cohort of Disney Kids & Family’s Voice Talent Search is set to begin, with ten hopefuls chosen from more than 7, 500 entries across the country. The selection process involved multiple rounds of review by Disney’s own casting and creative teams, who looked for originality, authenticity, an

opinion

Drive‑by Dilemmas: The Quiet Rise of Self‑Driving Cars

July 2, 2026

The sight of silent white Jaguars weaving through Los Angeles streets once felt like a page from a sci‑fi story, drawing smiles and phones from onlookers. Yet that same movement also sparked uneasy thoughts: a fleet of machines taking over our roads, their cameras flashing like taxi lights. It was a

technology

Unlocking New Horizons: How Self‑Flying Planes Could Change the World

July 2, 2026

Autonomous aircraft are gathering momentum, and a finance expert says the industry is moving faster than many people think. He argues that investors are pouring money, talent and tech into these machines because they see more than just cheaper flights. While most talk about savings and profit,

weather

Heat, Rain and Fireworks: Lincoln’s Fourth of July Gets a Twist

July 2, 2026

The big summer celebration in Lincoln might not go as planned. A weather forecaster from the National Weather Service says there is a 50‑to‑60 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday evening, which could throw a wrench into the holiday. The exact spread and timing of the storms are stil

weather

Heat Wave Hits Athens – Stay Cool, Stay Safe

July 2, 2026

Athens will feel like a sauna this weekend. Highs hover near 100°F, and the forecast shows no rain to break up the heat. The state’s climate experts say this is a normal pattern for mid‑summer, but the intensity can trigger health warnings. The National Weather Service predicts a strong ridge of

health

A Fresh Look at Spartanburg’s Health Helpers

July 2, 2026

The Mary Black Foundation began as a hospital fundraiser, but it turned into an independent nonprofit after the hospital sold for $62 million in 1996. Those funds let the foundation grow beyond a single hospital and focus on the whole community. Today it has poured more than $74 million into local

politics

Gov. Cuts $15M from Treasure Coast Projects

July 2, 2026

The governor’s last budget cut $15 million from eleven projects on Florida’s Treasure Coast. A major part of the reduction was a $7. 5 million plan to build a mental‑health unit for inmates at the Martin County jail. Other projects ranged from new drones for police to a water treatment plant i