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Local Stores and Big Companies: What Happened to Small-Town America?

June 21, 2026

For many people, their grandparents’ stories include small shops where everyone knew their names. A local grocery store where the owner chatted for minutes, not just seconds. A bookstore where the owner recommended books that fit your taste. These places made people feel like they belonged. Today, m

opinion

AI’s hidden job impact: when work loses its soul

June 21, 2026

Tech bosses love telling big stories about AI—first it’s going to wipe out jobs, then it’s going to make everyone super productive. But the real story might be quieter and more worrying: the slow drain of meaning from the work that’s left. Earlier warnings suggested entry-level office jobs could va

education

College bills are breaking families. Why are schools still playing shell games with the money?

June 21, 2026

Families keep hearing the same old story: tuition must go up because “things cost more. ” But when every bill lands in the mailbox, the promises don’t match the papers. New dorms look flashy, yet inside the classroom the lights feel dimmer. Universities push shiny brochures instead of straight answe

technology

USB malware swaps crypto wallet addresses and hides from security tools

June 21, 2026

A sneaky piece of USB malware has been quietly spreading since early 2026, tricking people into sending cryptocurrency to thieves without them noticing. The attack starts when someone plugs in an infected USB drive, thinking they're just opening a normal file. Behind the scenes, the malware hides re

crypto

Pepeto’s Fresh DeFi Push Could Spark the Next Big Crypto Surge

June 21, 2026

A new Ethereum project called Pepeto is turning heads not just for its technical ambitions but for how closely its early growth mirrors the wildest crypto success stories. While seasoned traders keep an eye on Ethereum’s price swings—now bouncing near $1, 745 after big bank predictions like Tom Lee’

entertainment

Art and Words Gather Momentum in Arkansas

June 21, 2026

A double dose of creativity is unfolding across Arkansas, with visual artists and writers both getting clear deadlines. In Fayetteville, painters, sculptors, photographers and other creatives have until August 10 to send in their newest pieces to the Walton Arts Center’s yearly showcase. The show, c

celebrities

Famous faces and their flying offices: how three stars use private jets

June 21, 2026

The Bombardier Global Express jet first took to the skies in the mid-1990s and quickly became a benchmark for long-haul private travel. Unlike earlier private planes that rattled and leaked, this one promised a quieter ride and enough room for a small team. It could whisk passengers from New York to

finance

Who Big Money Prefers: AI Bets of a Top Investor

June 21, 2026

A major investor has just reshaped his AI stock portfolio in a surprising way. Daniel Loeb, known for pushing companies to change, recently sold almost all his shares in Nvidia and bought into Alphabet instead. His move raises questions about where the AI market is heading. Nvidia once dominated th

politics

County leaders push for fair pricing law

June 21, 2026

Lawmakers in Erie County are backing a new bill that would require all stores to charge the same price for the same product. The idea is simple: no hidden deals or discounts for certain customers. If the One Fair Price Act passes, shoppers would no longer need to hunt for bargains or worry about inc

science

RNU4ATAC Variants: A Fresh Look at a Rare Genetic Disorder

June 20, 2026

Recent research has taken a deeper dive into RNU4ATAC, a gene that plays a role in the splicing of RNA. Scientists examined a large group of patients to better understand how changes in this gene affect health and to refine methods for detecting these changes. The study highlights the importance of