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Jun 21 2026POLITICS

County leaders push for fair pricing law

Lawmakers in Erie County are backing a new bill that would require all stores to charge the same price for the same product. The idea is simple: no hidden deals or discounts for certain customers. If the One Fair Price Act passes, shoppers would no longer need to hunt for bargains or worry about inc

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Jun 20 2026ART

Colors That Fly Over Denver

Denver’s downtown will soon be filled with bright, moving sculptures that float above the city’s streets. The project is called “Skynets Over Downtown” and was created by the kinetic art company Poetic Kinetics together with Colorado artist Patrick Shearn. The pieces react to the wind, so they

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Jun 20 2026WEATHER

Quick thinking saves sailors in Detroit River storm

Last summer near Belle Isle, a sudden storm flipped seven small sailboats in the Detroit River. About 20 people were on those boats when winds picked up and waves grew taller than the sailboats themselves. Twelve ended up in the water, but thanks to quick reactions from firefighters, police, and eve

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

A new idea to share AI wealth with everyday Americans

Lawmakers are testing a bold plan: letting regular citizens get a piece of the fast-growing AI industry. Under this idea, big AI companies would hand over half their stock upfront to a giant government fund, which could eventually grow to seven trillion dollars. Each American would then get about a

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

LATAM Airlines: Using AI and Tech to Change Travel

LATAM Airlines is upgrading how planes fly and how passengers book trips by mixing AI with regular software. At a big meeting in Rio de Janeiro recently, leaders shared how these tools are fixing old problems in flying. One big win is in keeping planes in the air longer. By using AI to plan maintena

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Jun 18 2026EDUCATION

How Fake Students Are Draining Utah’s College Funds

Last year, Utah’s colleges paid over $834, 000 for students who didn’t exist—a problem called enrollment fraud. These "ghost students" use stolen or fake identities to get financial aid, forcing real students to wait for classes while schools scramble to fix the mess. Salt Lake Community College alo

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Holistic Beauty: A New Way to Feel Good Inside and Out

Laura Cala, a Colombian plastic surgeon who runs a popular medspa, is growing her education hub called Cala 360. The site mixes health tips, emotional support and beauty advice so people can feel better on all levels. The platform works together with her podcast, “Beauty Without Filters, ” giving

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Jun 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Blood Orange Sets the Tone for Olivia Wilde’s New Film

Devonté Hynes, who performs under the name Blood Orange, has long been recognized for his inventive music. A24 saw fit to enlist him for the soundtrack of Olivia Wilde’s upcoming movie, “The Invite. ” His opening track, “Contentious Environment, ” immediately shows his skill at building suspense.

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Behind the headlines: Why rumors about a top health official might not be going away

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services faced an unusual situation when a well-known figure in public health claimed insiders were talking about a sudden leadership change. Dr. Robert Malone, who has worked closely with government health groups, posted online that some officials belie

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Detroit’s Local Grocery Fix: Small Shops Serving Big Needs

Detroit’s west side now has a new shopping spot: Micah’s Market. It’s a small grocery store packed with fresh food—milk, bread, veggies—at prices that don’t scare people away. For many in the Crary/St. Mary neighborhood, this isn’t just another store; it’s a 10-minute walk from home instead of a lon

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