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People Who Turned a Year Older on June 21

June 23, 2026

It was a busy day for many well‑known faces, as several actors, singers and musicians celebrated another year. First up was actress Carrie Preston, who turned 59. She has also taken on directing duties for several television shows in recent years. The same day saw actress Juliette Lewis reachi

sports

Kate Douglass Swims Into History with New 50m Freestyle Record

June 21, 2026

At a U. S. swimming event in Indianapolis, 24-year-old Kate Douglass made waves by breaking the women's 50m freestyle world record. She finished the race in 23. 59 seconds, shaving off 0. 02 seconds from the previous best held by Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom since 2023. Douglass, already an Olympic gold

politics

America’s founders and faith: what the 250th anniversary really signals

June 11, 2026

As the U. S. gears up for its 250th birthday, big public gatherings are reminding everyone that religion still sits at the heart of national debates. Last month, thousands filled the National Mall for concerts and speeches that framed America’s past as a Christian story. Speakers and attendees alike

opinion

Equality’s Echo: How a 1776 Phrase Still Guides Today

June 7, 2026

The idea that “all men are created equal” has long puzzled students. Why would a man who owned slaves write such words? The question shows real curiosity, not ridicule. Teachers often hear this. Many founders signed a document that denied rights to slaves, women, and other groups. The gap between t

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays June 7‑13

June 1, 2026

June starts with a mix of seasoned actors, singers and sports figures. On the 7th, legendary director James Ivory turns 98 while actress Virginia McKenna hits 95. The day also marks Tom Jones’s 86th birthday and the talk‑show host Jenny Jones’s 80th. Meanwhile, Liam Neeson turns 74 and Colleen Camp,

technology

Marketing Mix Modeling: The New Rule in a Cookie‑Free World

May 29, 2026

When browsers started blocking third‑party cookies, marketers lost a key way to track individual users. The result was not a loss of data, but a loss of confidence in the tools that once promised clear answers. Deterministic attribution models, which claimed to pinpoint exactly what drove a sale, be

education

How one Columbia school leader is shaping education beyond the usual classroom

April 19, 2026

Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad

education

Why Debate Matters in School

April 18, 2026

Debate is not just a classroom game; it is the engine of learning. When people argue, they practice thinking. They test ideas and grow wiser. In the past, a famous scholar named W. E. B. DuBois wrote a book for an American group that wanted people to value all cultures. He was one of the first b

politics

Bible Stories in Texas Classrooms: A Debate Over Faith and Education

April 11, 2026

In Texas, a proposal to add Bible stories such as Jonah and the whale to the state reading list has sparked intense discussion among educators, parents, and religious leaders. The idea is part of a broader national trend where Republican-led states push for greater inclusion of religious content in

business

Local Jobs and Services to Know About This Week

March 30, 2026

A local bank picked a new leader while one medical office added a skilled professional, proving the area keeps growing in both healthcare and finance. A community bank in Fleetwood chose Betsy Knott to lead their retail banking team after she spent years opening and managing different branches. Her