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The Art of Choosing Your Own Path

July 14, 2026

A woman from Atlanta made a bold move to Baton Rouge, swapping a steady banking job for a life in painting. She says her faith guided the leap, even though it felt scary at first. After leaving a well‑paid career, she settled in north Baton Rouge with her photographer husband. Their house now dou

entertainment

Future of the Fantastic Four: A New Vision

July 14, 2026

New concept sketches by artist Jerad S. Marantz show how a third Fantastic Four film might have looked if it had been made. The drawings reveal updated costumes for Reed and Sue, a bulkier Thing, and a blue‑tinted flame for Johnny. The team is shown in mid‑action, suggesting that the creators intend

entertainment

Sparked in Shanghai: A Giant Fan Gathering for a New Game Season

July 14, 2026

Shanghai’s West Bund Art Center welcomed fans on the 11th with a vibrant display that turned the lobby into an interactive playground. Visitors could jump straight into game‑style challenges, snapping photos of the themed decorations before the official start. The venue was a global hub, drawing pla

science

How Cities Change the Bacteria Inside Us

July 14, 2026

South Asian cities are reshaping the tiny world inside our guts in ways that differ from place to place. A large study called SAMBAR looked at 575 adults from ten communities that live in both remote villages and bustling towns. The researchers compared the gut bacteria of people who still practice

health

Food, Fat, and the Modern Health Puzzle

July 14, 2026

The way we eat, move, and sleep has changed a lot in the last century. People used to cook with animal fats like butter and lard, but factories started selling cheap seed oils that are high in omega‑6. This shift made our diets much richer in one type of fat and poorer in the balanced mix that ou

education

College Confidence Drops Again: What Students and Politicians Really Think

July 14, 2026

A recent phone survey of a thousand U. S. adults found that fewer people trust college and university systems than they did last year, falling to 38 % who feel confident. This is a step back from the modest rise seen in 2023, and it sits far below the high level of trust recorded in 2015 when more t

politics

Crypto Rules: Why America Must Act Now

July 14, 2026

A group of crypto enthusiasts recently flew to Washington, D. C. to meet with Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand about a bill called the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act. The aim of the act is to give clear rules for digital currencies and other crypto products, so that co

sports

Nebraska Shares 1990s Football Glory with Florida State

July 12, 2026

Nebraska’s football legacy is deep in the state’s heart. The team earned five national titles and many All‑American players over decades. CBS Sports recently honored teams from each decade of college football. For the 1990s, Nebraska was named a co‑team of the decade with Florida State.

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