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A new boxing promoter steps into the New Mexico ring

July 5, 2026

Two fighters are testing a fresh idea in boxing promotion this August. Donald Sanchez, a long-time competitor who has stepped into the ring over 60 times, is now organizing his own event for Albuquerque on August 8. His new company isn’t the only one bringing boxing to New Mexico in 2025, but Sanche

entertainment

Silo season 3 takes over Apple TV streaming charts worldwide just days after release

July 5, 2026

Apple TV’s Silo has just landed in first place on the service’s global streaming rankings after its third season premiered. The dystopian show, based on Hugh Howey’s self-published novels, now sits at the top in 97 countries including Brazil, France, India, Japan, and South Korea. Earlier seasons re

science

How a Teenager's DNA Helped Rebuild a Forgotten War Story

July 5, 2026

In a quiet corner of South Carolina, a battle from 240 years ago left scars that time couldn’t erase. A team digging through the earth found shallow graves with no names—just metal buttons from old uniforms. Those buttons hinted at who these men were. Centuries later, science gave them back their id

environment

Why South Carolina's Native Plants Matter More Than You Think

July 5, 2026

South Carolina's plant sale success shows people want more locally grown greenery. But what makes these plants so special? Native plants are species that naturally grew in the area before European settlement. They've spent centuries adapting to the local soil, weather, and wildlife. This long relati

education

Shorter Paths to a Degree: VCU’s New 3‑Year Plan

July 4, 2026

Virginia Commonwealth University is rolling out two bachelor’s programs that can be finished in just three years, aiming to cut costs and appeal to adult learners. The move follows a recent policy change by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which now permits Vi

health

Shorter TB‑Treatments Win Over Doctors and Nurses

July 4, 2026

In South Africa, the fight against tuberculosis relies on three main tools, one of which is preventive therapy. Yet many people never start or finish the course. A recent study in Johannesburg and Limpopo looked at why health workers choose one medication mix over another. Researchers talked to 28

health

Orange County Food Spots Forced to Close Over Pest Problems

July 4, 2026

Health inspectors in Orange County ordered several restaurants to shut down between June 25 and July 2 because of rodent or cockroach infestations and other hygiene issues. The closures were announced each week, with some venues reopening the same day or within a few days once they passed inspection

health

Air Pollutants and Kids' Focus: What a Big Study Found

July 4, 2026

Scientists looked at over 130, 000 school kids in southern China to see if tiny bits of certain chemicals in the air could affect how well they pay attention. These chemicals, called organophosphate esters or OPEs, often stick to dust and pollution floating in the air. Most of them come from things

religion

Dallas: Where Faith and Politics Cross Paths

July 4, 2026

Dallas has quietly become a powerhouse for evangelical ideas, shaping not just local churches but national conversations too. Two big schools here—the Dallas Theological Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary—have trained countless pastors who later led churches across the country. T

weather

Buffalo's Fourth of July weather: Sticky but not extreme

July 4, 2026

Buffalo’s holiday weekend started with a bang—literally. Thunderstorms rolled through Friday morning, with more possible later in the day. The Storm Prediction Center says there’s a small chance, about 15%, that some storms could turn severe with strong winds. Forecasts aren’t always on the same pag