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Protecting the Everglades: A Call to Balance Growth and Nature

July 3, 2026

The Southwest Florida region known as the Greater Western Everglades is a patchwork of cypress swamps, mangrove islands and hidden wetlands that shelters more than 100 species at risk of disappearing. Long before any roads or suburbs appeared, the Calusa people mastered living with these waters for

education

Treasure Coast Schools Keep Top Grade in Florida

July 3, 2026

The Treasure Coast region has once again earned an A rating from the state’s school grading system, marking its second year in a row of top performance. Three districts—Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie—each achieved an overall A for the 2025‑2026 academic year, according to a July release by t

health

How Tiny Molecules Might Speed Up Lung Cancer

July 3, 2026

Lung cancer stays the top killer among cancers worldwide, even with better treatments. Most patients still don’t live long after diagnosis. Scientists now think a small molecule called DAZAP2 might be part of the problem. This molecule works under the control of another tiny player, miR-125b. Togeth

environment

Trade talks between US and Mexico: Time to clean up the Tijuana River mess

July 3, 2026

For years, the Tijuana River has carried raw sewage and industrial waste straight into US waters, turning beaches from Imperial Beach to Coronado into no-go zones. Meanwhile, trade between the US and Mexico has boomed under deals like NAFTA and USMCA. But here’s the problem: the same trade that fill

politics

Will Americans skip July 4th over politics?

July 3, 2026

A new national poll shows 20% of U. S. adults plan to skip July 4th fireworks this year. The reason? President Trump’s tight grip on the official 250th birthday party. Some see the celebrations as a chance to honor 250 years of history. Others feel it’s become a campaign stage for one man. The divid

politics

Pennsylvania’s Energy Revival Gets a Boost with New Local Jobs

July 3, 2026

The restart of the Three Mile Island plant isn’t just about flipping a switch—it’s about reviving an entire region’s economy. Two key approvals have greenlit the transformation of the aging nuclear facility into the Crane Clean Energy Center, a move expected to bring hundreds of well-paying jobs to

lifestyle

Chicago Days: From Flights to Glass

July 2, 2026

Chicago has a long history of surprises. In 1937, Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific while trying to fly around the world for a second time. She had already flown 22, 000 miles and needed only 7, 000 more before she could finish her journey. The loss of both Earhart and her navigator, Captain

opinion

Drive‑by Dilemmas: The Quiet Rise of Self‑Driving Cars

July 2, 2026

The sight of silent white Jaguars weaving through Los Angeles streets once felt like a page from a sci‑fi story, drawing smiles and phones from onlookers. Yet that same movement also sparked uneasy thoughts: a fleet of machines taking over our roads, their cameras flashing like taxi lights. It was a

politics

Gov. Cuts $15M from Treasure Coast Projects

July 2, 2026

The governor’s last budget cut $15 million from eleven projects on Florida’s Treasure Coast. A major part of the reduction was a $7. 5 million plan to build a mental‑health unit for inmates at the Martin County jail. Other projects ranged from new drones for police to a water treatment plant i

crime

High‑Tech Heists: How Cyber Tricks Turn Trucks Into Thieves

July 2, 2026

The latest wave of cargo theft shows that stealing goods is no longer just a matter of muscle and timing. In Philadelphia, thieves stole 10, 800 bottles of Noble Oak bourbon—worth about half a million dollars—by posing as the delivery truck driver. The criminals had no purchase order, yet the wareho