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Alameda County Moves Forward While Oakland School Plan Stalls

July 17, 2026

Alameda County’s Board of Supervisors has given the green light to a new reparations strategy that focuses on long‑term changes instead of cash payouts. The decision, made after two years of study and community talks, aims to tackle the legacy of discrimination that has hurt Black residents for gene

education

Possibility of a School Merger Sparks Debate in Allegheny County

July 17, 2026

The state is looking at ways to help Duquesne City School District, which has struggled for decades. Officials say a merger could give students better chances and reduce costs. McKeesport Area School District is the top candidate so far. Its schools have enough space, so a new building migh

politics

Senator Moreno Shares Views on Tech, Politics and Iran

July 17, 2026

Bernie Moreno, a new Republican senator from Ohio, spent time talking to reporters in the basement of the Russell Senate Building. He began by criticizing what he calls “dumb, lazy politicians” on Capitol Hill. Moreno said that when lawmakers can’t solve problems, they create new bills instead

crime

Crime Patterns: Where and When the Trouble Pops Up

July 17, 2026

Crime is not random. In almost every city, it sticks to certain spots and times. Researchers have found that a century of data shows two clear habits: the first is that some neighborhoods see more crime than others, and the second is that crime rises during particular seasons of the year. These h

science

Gut Life Across Cities and Villages

July 17, 2026

Researchers studied poop samples from 1387 people in three places in Madagascar and one city in Germany to see how the tiny living things inside us differ when people live more or less in cities. They looked at both animals and bacteria that live in the gut by sequencing two different DNA markers, o

environment

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

July 17, 2026

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

crime

Surveillance in St. Cloud: Where the Cameras Are

July 17, 2026

The feeling that someone is watching you has become all too common. With doorbell cams, security feeds, and phones everywhere, it’s easy to think a lens is always on you. In St. Cloud, more than twenty of these “Flock” cameras—automated license‑plate readers—are now active. What exactly is a Flock

health

New Brain‑Care Center Opens in Howard

July 17, 2026

A fresh 40‑bed rehab hospital has just opened on South Taylor Street in Howard, a partnership between Hospital Sisters Health System and Lifepoint Rehabilitation. The new site focuses on helping people recover from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord damage and other serious conditions. The stan

politics

ShotSpotter’s Return: Why Cambridge Residents Want It Back

July 17, 2026

Cambridge had dropped its gun‑shot detection system after a July shooting that killed city worker Xavier Bautista. The incident sparked debate about whether the technology should be restored. The city council ended the program in May, citing cost and concerns about false alarms. The decision was

crime

NYC Faces Lawsuit Over Midtown Shooting

July 17, 2026

A man who works for the National Football League was badly hurt when a gunman attacked an office tower in Midtown last year. He has now filed a lawsuit against the city, asking for 24 million dollars in damages. The employee was shot by Shane Tamura, a 27‑year‑old who walked into the building wi