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Arkansas Wins Federal Waiver Giving Schools More Control Over Education Dollars
Arkansas made headlines on July 11, 2026, with a range of stories reflecting life across the state. From local government decisions and community even…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 12, 2026
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Congress Returns From Recess Facing a Jam-Packed and Fractured Legislative Agenda
The U.S. Congress remains a central hub of national political activity, with both the House of Representatives and the Senate regularly producing sign…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 12, 2026
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USGS Scientists Race to Sample Kilauea Crater Deposits Before Lava Buries Them Forever
Three U.S. Geological Survey scientists flew directly into the summit crater of Kilauea, Hawaii's most active volcano, to collect tephra samples for r…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 11, 2026
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Japan's Seafloor Is Hiding the World's Richest Gold Deposit Inside Fool's Gold
Scientists have discovered unusually high concentrations of gold hidden within seafloor deposits near Japan, potentially making it a prime location fo…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 11, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Long Island Nurse Who Pocketed $1.5M Selling Fake Vaccine Cards Hits Historic Fine
A Long Island nurse who earned $1.5 million selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine cards has been hit with a $544,000 civil penalty. New York State Healt…
By Sydney Parker · Jul 11, 2026
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Parasite Outbreak Spreads Across 43 Ohio Counties With Nearly 200 Sickened
Ohio health officials have confirmed 177 cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite that can trigger severe …
By Quinn Foster · Jul 11, 2026
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Chips, SoftBank, and a Historic IPO Drive Global Markets Higher This Week
Stock futures pulled back slightly after Wall Street closed higher, driven by strong gains in chipmakers and a drop in oil prices. Asian markets saw a…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 11, 2026
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id Software Is Battered But Not Broken After Microsoft's Brutal Xbox Layoffs
Despite recent layoffs at id Software, reports of the legendary studio's collapse appear to be greatly overstated. Sources indicate that while the cut…
By Riley Carter · Jul 11, 2026
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Landmark Housing Law Takes Effect Without Trump's Signature After Standoff
A bipartisan housing affordability bill will become law without President Trump's signature after he let a 10-day signing deadline pass. Trump had pre…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 11, 2026
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Apple Accuses OpenAI of Orchestrating Systematic Theft of Its Hardware Secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against two former employees who left to join OpenAI, accusing them of stealing confidential information. One defendant is O…
By Sydney Parker · Jul 11, 2026
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The Bayeux Tapestry Has Arrived in England for the First Time in Nearly 1,000 Years
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at London's British Museum, marking the first time the 11th-century embroidery has left France in nearly 1,000 years. …
By Sydney Parker · Jul 11, 2026
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We've Explored Nearly 70 Years of Ocean Depths and Seen Almost Nothing
Despite nearly 70 years of deep-sea exploration, humans have directly observed a remarkably tiny fraction of the ocean floor. A new study analyzing 43…
By Emerson Gray · Jul 10, 2026
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Solitary and Sometimes Cannibalistic, Octopuses Are Rewriting the Rules of Intelligence
A new study on octopuses is challenging a long-standing theory in biology that links large brain size to social behavior. Scientists have long assumed…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 10, 2026
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Global Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050, WHO Report Warns
A new World Health Organization report warns that cancer cases are set to rise sharply in the coming decades, with global health care inequities playi…
By Devin Marsh · Jul 10, 2026
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The Hidden Syndrome Affecting Nine Out of Ten American Adults
A condition called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, may soon become one of the most common medical diagnoses in the United S…
By Reese Coleman · Jul 10, 2026
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Trump-Backed Freedom Fuel Stations Offer Cheap Gas But Raise Big Questions
The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia, offering drivers gasoline at roughly 50 cents below the statewide average price. The Wh…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 10, 2026
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Markets Wobble as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses Into Fresh Strikes
The United States launched new military strikes against Iran as geopolitical tensions escalated sharply. The move came after President Donald Trump si…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 10, 2026
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Welsh Rock Legend Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75 After Months-Long Battle in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop singer famous for her raspy voice and the iconic 1980s ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died at age 75 following com…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 10, 2026
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Palm Beach Airport Makes History as First US Airport Named After a Sitting President
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida has been officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, making it the first U.S. airp…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 10, 2026
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The World Trade Center Is Finally Complete — Almost
Construction has begun on the last office building planned for the World Trade Center campus in New York City, nearly 25 years after the September 11 …
By Quinn Foster · Jul 10, 2026
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Webb Telescope Turns Four and Reveals a Galaxy Forged by Cosmic Catastrophe
The James Webb Space Telescope is marking its fourth anniversary with a breathtaking new image capturing the site of a galaxy collision. The milestone…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 9, 2026
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NASA's New Horizons Wakes After Nearly a Year of Deep Space Slumber
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has successfully come out of its longest hibernation period on record, nearly a year of dormancy, and is reported to be…
By Sydney Parker · Jul 9, 2026
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San Diego's First Homegrown Chagas Case Raises Alarm About Kissing Bug Risk
San Diego County health officials have confirmed the first locally acquired Chagas disease infection in the region. The announcement came on Monday, m…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 9, 2026
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Measles Outbreak Locks Down Arizona ICE Detention Center, Halting Legal Visits
Federal officials have confirmed seven active measles cases at an immigration detention center in Arizona. In response, authorities have implemented q…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 9, 2026