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Two Alaskan Athletes Making Headlines Far From Home

July 4, 2026

Obed Vargas, a soccer player from Anchorage, recently played his third game in a row for Mexico’s national team. He stepped onto the field late in a match against Ecuador and helped secure a 2-0 win, putting Mexico into the next round of the World Cup. Their next game is against England in Mexico Ci

health

Kitchen Safety Class Turns Home Into a Hazard Zone

July 3, 2026

The local food‑inspection workshop ended with a sobering realization: my own kitchen might fail the same strict checks that restaurants face. After watching inspectors highlight 83 rules and 51 key compliance points, I felt oddly exposed, as if every dish I cook could trigger a closure order. The

politics

Corporate Cash Powers a 250th Birthday Bash

July 3, 2026

Three hundred and fifty years ago the United States celebrated its birth. Now, as Washington gears up for a quarter‑century anniversary, the spectacle is being shaped by big business. At a temporary National Mall pavilion, flags and a Ferris wheel welcomed visitors to displays that shout the names o

celebrities

Stars Give Big Gifts to Help Communities

July 3, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have just dropped a huge surprise on charity. Before their wedding in New York, the pair gave $26 million to 20 nonprofits across the country. The money went to places that mean a lot to them, from New York where they will tie the knot, to Kansas City and Rhode Is

technology

Cyber Leaders Must Face Hidden Risks Now

July 3, 2026

The Valley Industry Association hosted a lunchtime meeting at the Child & Family Center where experts talked about unseen cyber dangers. Participants first shared meals and stories before a talk titled “The Cyber Threat You Don’t See Coming: Emerging Risks, Hidden Vulnerabilities, and What Leaders M

politics

Scientists Back Democratic Candidates with Big Money Boost

July 2, 2026

A new political group has just raised a record $12 million for the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to support Democratic candidates who have science or medical backgrounds. The money is split between advertising and direct aid to hopefuls such as Ohio’s gubernatorial contender Amy Acton and South Car

health

A Fresh Look at Spartanburg’s Health Helpers

July 2, 2026

The Mary Black Foundation began as a hospital fundraiser, but it turned into an independent nonprofit after the hospital sold for $62 million in 1996. Those funds let the foundation grow beyond a single hospital and focus on the whole community. Today it has poured more than $74 million into local

politics

Crypto Money Shapes 2026 Elections

July 2, 2026

The crypto world has already poured nearly two hundred million dollars into the 2026 midterm races. These funds give the industry a huge advantage: it can reward supporters and punish opponents. Most of the money goes to groups linked with Fairshake, such as Defend American Jobs and Protect Pr

health

A fresh look at the global conversation around menopause

July 2, 2026

Menopause isn’t just a personal milestone—it’s a topic the world is finally discussing more openly. Every year, organizations like the International Menopause Society help shift the focus from silence to science. Their work isn’t just about celebrating another year; it’s about turning what was once

finance

Sweet Storm Brewing: Why Sugar Prices Are Climbing Fast

July 2, 2026

Sugar prices keep rising because major producers like India and Brazil are facing supply problems. India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, is dealing with weak monsoon rains this year. As of July, rainfall was 38% below normal, and experts warn this could be the weakest monsoon in 11 years