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New Leader Takes Helm at Local College

July 3, 2026

A big change is happening behind the scenes at Northwest Arkansas Community College. The school just named Arthur Bradford as its new senior vice president of finance and administration—a role that oversees everything from budgets to campus safety. It’s a high-stakes job, one that shapes how the col

environment

Tracing the silent journey of plutonium in the Pacific

July 3, 2026

Plutonium might sound like a word from a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually a useful tool for scientists studying ocean currents. In the western North Pacific, two main sources of plutonium exist: old nuclear tests scattered plutonium across the globe, while nearby US tests left a different kind of mar

environment

Wildfires rage across Colorado as holiday weekend raises fire risks

July 3, 2026

Colorado is facing a tough battle with wildfires this week, with five major blazes burning nearly 200 square miles of land. The Aspen Acres fire alone has destroyed over 200 homes in Custer and Pueblo counties, turning streets into scenes that look more like a disaster movie than a rural landscape—i

politics

Celebrating America's big birthday in Philly despite the heat

July 3, 2026

Philadelphia kicked off its 250th birthday festivities with a splash, but not the kind you'd expect on a scorching July day. With temperatures pushing past 100 degrees, many planned events took a backseat to the weather. Yet some Philadelphians weren't about to let a little heat wave stop their cele

celebrities

Celebrities flock to New York before the Swift-Kelce wedding

July 3, 2026

New York City is buzzing with excitement as famous faces touch down ahead of a major celebrity wedding. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s nuptials have drawn big names to the city, with stars spotted around town. Among them are Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello, and Anya Taylor-Joy, all seen

technology

Getting Back to Basics: A Week Without Screens in New York

July 3, 2026

This summer in New York’s East Village, outdoor events replacing app swipes might sound odd, but hundreds of Gen Zers spent a week trying it out. Held in Tompkins Square Park, the festival mixes workshops, live shows and old-school tech demos to see what life looks like without always tapping a scre

politics

Democrats divided as Supreme Court backs state bans on trans girls in girls' sports

July 3, 2026

The Supreme Court recently decided states can stop biological males from joining girls’ school sports teams. This supports laws already in place in Idaho, West Virginia, and 25 other states. But it doesn’t touch the states that allow biological males to compete in girls’ teams. Not all Democrats ar

lifestyle

Why the American Flag Keeps Showing Up in Summer Outfits

July 3, 2026

Every summer, clothing racks fill up with red, white, and blue. Stores in Boston see a jump in sales around July, but shoppers aren’t just buying patriotic gear for a political statement. Many are drawn to the style itself, mixing vintage looks with modern trends. Cowboy boots, embroidered jackets,

crime

Big Changes in NYC Crime Stats—What’s Working and What Isn’t

July 3, 2026

New York City just hit some of the lowest crime numbers in years, especially for shootings, murders, and robberies. Officials say precision policing—moving officers to where crime hotspots pop up—is making a real difference. But some troubling patterns remain. Felony assaults aren’t budging, and rep

sports

Rams Revamp: CSU Aims for Power School Status

July 2, 2026

Colorado State’s new athletic chief is shouting loud about a bold shift. He says the university already has the size, talent and reputation of a “power school, ” and now he wants that to show in sports. The message is clear: the Rams are ready for a new era. The change began when John Weber stepped