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How lifestyle beats luck when it comes to health risks

June 26, 2026

Most people assume their family genes lock in their long-term health chances. New findings flip that idea by showing how daily choices and outside conditions can actually outweigh inherited factors. Scientists used health data from millions of adults and matched it with local air-quality records to

technology

A TV with a playful look that won’t break the bank

June 26, 2026

Not every TV needs to blend into the wall like a chameleon. The Hisense Deco TV breaks tradition with a round, Art Deco-style screen that stands out in a crowd of flat rectangles. Unlike most budget models—those boxy, colorless slabs most people grab without a second thought—this one looks like it b

politics

Michigan keeps voter records safe after court backs state's refusal

June 26, 2026

A federal appeals court recently sided with Michigan’s top election official, Jocelyn Benson, after she refused to hand over detailed voter records to the Justice Department. The court’s decision stops the Trump administration’s attempt to get sensitive information like partial Social Security numbe

politics

Who decides Boulder's future buildings?

June 26, 2026

Boulder faces tricky choices about its aging public buildings. Many centers like recreation spots, fire stations, and senior services were built decades ago. These places are wearing out faster than the city can afford to fix them. The problem isn’t sudden—twenty years back, experts predicted this f

environment

Earth’s Hidden Clues: Why Big Changes Happen Faster Than We’re Told

June 26, 2026

For centuries, science taught that Earth’s biggest features formed slowly over millions of years. Rivers dug canyons bit by bit. Mountains grew a few millimeters each year. But the planet itself tells a different story. Look closely at places like Washington’s Grand Coulee, where 800-foot walls of l

science

What happened in Venezuela’s quakes? The science behind the shaking

June 26, 2026

Venezuela woke up to a rare seismic event last week when two powerful tremors rattled the country within seconds of each other. The first jolt measured 7. 2 on the magnitude scale, followed closely by a stronger 7. 5 quake just 39 seconds later. Normally, aftershocks are weaker than the initial quak

business

Germany’s Big Move in Medical Research Tools

June 26, 2026

A major German company just spent over eleven billion dollars to buy a smaller U. S. firm that makes lab supplies for scientists. The buyer, Merck, is paying seventy-three dollars for each share of Bio-Techne, which is twenty-four percent more than the price Bio-Techne closed at just the day before.

education

Teachers without full training filling Oklahoma classrooms more often than before

June 26, 2026

Oklahoma schools are seeing a rise in teachers working without standard certification. This means classrooms sometimes have educators who haven’t completed all the usual training steps. The state allows emergency teaching permits to help fill gaps when qualified teachers are hard to find. This tren

education

Finding the Right Fit, Not the Best School

June 26, 2026

For years, the hunt for the "best" school has driven many families to uproot their lives, chasing rankings and prestige. But what if that question is missing the point? Schools aren’t one-size-fits-all, and no single institution can magically suit every child. Some kids need tight structure, while o

politics

Ventura County Schools Spend Big on Freebies

June 26, 2026

Ventura County schools spent over $700, 000 in just three years on branded items like pens, tote bags, and tumblers. Most of these freebies had the superintendent’s name and the school office’s logo. Critics say this is a waste when schools face budget cuts and fewer students. The spending spree st