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A Ferris Wheel Fiasco at the State Fair

June 22, 2026

The new State Fair in Washington is trying to attract crowds with a giant Ferris wheel on the National Mall, but many people are skeptical about spending public money on what looks like a carnival. The fair will run from June 25 to July 10, starting with a speech by the former president on June 24.

entertainment

Closed Test Lets Players Explore New Honkai Game

June 22, 2026

HoYoverse is inviting a small group of players to try out its newest strategy title, Honkai: Nexus Anima, on July 9. The test will run on PC, Android and iOS but only for a limited time and without any cost. Participants will have to fill out a short survey on the company’s website; those who comple

opinion

Dangerous Fire at Local Trash Plant Calls for Closure

June 22, 2026

The trash plant across the Penobscot River in Hampden has burned twice in two years, raising serious concerns about safety and health. The facility, once called PERC and now the Eagle Point Energy Center, has been a source of noise, odor, and bright lights for over two decades. When the plant

environment

Data Centers: Power, Water and Heat – A Fresh Look

June 22, 2026

In a quiet Utah park one evening, a group of moms turned their attention to the buzz around a new data center. The conversation shifted from toddlers’ playtime to worries about heat, water use and electricity costs for a proposed 9‑gigawatt facility in Box Elder County. Data centers are the hidde

science

Great Barracuda: A Spotty Guide to Better Fish Counts

June 22, 2026

Scientists use baited underwater cameras to watch fish. They often report the highest number of a species seen at one time, called MaxN. But MaxN can miss real numbers because it ignores repeated sightings of the same fish. The Great Barracuda has a unique pattern of spots that lets researc

science

Mountain Snow: Nature’s Chemical Diary

June 22, 2026

Snow that falls on high peaks keeps a record of the air it passes through. In the southern part of the Greater Caucasus, scientists have not yet mapped this record well enough. Researchers studied fresh snow, the yearly build‑up of snow, and long‑standing snowfields from 1, 838 to 2, 857 meters insi

lifestyle

New Hope for the Great Lakes: A Fresh Look at Water Recovery Efforts

June 22, 2026

Scientists and local leaders are working together to clean up the Great Lakes, the biggest freshwater system in North America. The project aims to remove harmful chemicals that have built up over decades of industrial use. One of the main challenges is tackling pollutants that seep into the water f

entertainment

ESPN Fan House Turns Sports Viewers into Interactive Advertising Powerhouses

June 22, 2026

Disney has launched a new spot called ESPN Fan House. It opens up during college football, especially around the popular “College GameDay” show. The idea is to let fans join live polls, trivia and sweepstakes while watching games from home or at on‑site events. The hub also shows how brands can m

science

Join the Wildlife Photo Hunt in Florida

June 22, 2026

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invites citizens to help track animals across the state. The new project runs on the Zooniverse platform and lets volunteers examine pictures from trail cameras spread over more than 6 million acres. These cameras record wildlife with minimal

sports

Skate Spots Bring Kids Together

June 22, 2026

The summer air buzzes with the sound of wheels on concrete as young riders gather at a local skate park. A four‑year‑old boy, who has already spent more than a year on his board, rolls in front of the crowd with energy that rivals older skaters. His mom says he spends four days a week there, learnin