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Coach Witten’s Stage Surprise Sparks Fan Debate

July 12, 2026

Jason Witten, the former Tennessee tight end who now coaches Oklahoma’s tight ends, stirred a mix of cheers and complaints when he joined the band onstage at a Luke Combs concert in Norman, Oklahoma, on May 9. The event took place at the Gaylord Family‑Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and featured a group

business

From Sports Gear to Green Gold: How One Man Built a Cannabis Empire

July 12, 2026

David Morrow, once known for making titanium lacrosse sticks, now runs a massive Michigan cannabis plant that produces 30 tons of high‑quality weed each year. After selling his sports‑equipment company to New Balance for $50 million, he turned to the rapidly growing marijuana market. The Evart faci

politics

City Council Humbles Ethics Plan, Sparks Debate

July 12, 2026

The Aurora City Council spent a little over two hours in a heated workshop on Mayor John Laesch’s long‑promised campaign‑finance ethics package. While some aldermen pushed back against tightening rules on political action committees (PACs), others fought for clearer disclosure standards that they fe

science

Plant Strategies Shift With Mountain Height

July 12, 2026

In mountain forests where trees grow at different heights, scientists can learn how plants adapt. A recent study looked at Pinus massoniana plantations in four mountain zones that range from 1200 to 1500 metres. Researchers measured traits of leaves, roots and the whole plant in both the pine trees

politics

Drag Performance at Elementary School Sparks Debate

July 12, 2026

A pride celebration held on June 28 in Westport took place at an elementary school, drawing criticism after footage showed adult performers dancing provocatively. The event was backed by State Senator Michael Rodrigues and other local sponsors. Four drag artists were announced as “Drag Family Perfor

politics

Patriotism in Six Countries: How Pride Looks Different

July 12, 2026

In a fresh look at how people feel about their nations, new polls show that pride is common but varies widely across the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, France and Germany. The surveys reveal that while most adults in these democracies say they are proud of their country, the ways tha

finance

Oil Prices Jump as US‑Iran Clash Rages, Jobs Shift, and Politicians Spar

July 12, 2026

Oil prices climbed sharply after the United States said it had finished a temporary deal with Iran, sparking military strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The shock rippled through global markets, lifting both West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude. An economist named Justin Wolfers noted that

environment

Forest Clean‑Up: Turning Storm Damage into New Growth

July 12, 2026

The storms of December 2025 and March 2026 ripped through forests in Idaho and Montana, leaving millions of trees broken or fallen. Now the land is full of twisted logs and thick piles of dry wood that can spark huge fires or invite pests. The U. S. Forest Service has proposed a 2026 Blowdown

environment

Wild Fires, Warm Earth: A Real‑Time Warning

July 12, 2026

The bright sky over Colorado is no longer a beautiful scene; it is filled with gray smoke that drifts across the hills. Thirty‑plus years ago, scientists warned that a warming planet would make forests drier and fire seasons longer. Those warnings are now a harsh reality as fires burn through places

technology

Building Bonds with Robots: A Look at Long‑Term Care Relationships

July 12, 2026

The research follows three groups of people who often face social and economic challenges: older adults, low‑income men in middle age, and people with disabilities. They all interacted daily for eight months with a social‑assistive robot called Hyodol, which uses artificial intelligence to talk and