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Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Breaking the Alzheimer's Funding Gridlock

Healthcare debates often get stuck in political battles, but Alzheimer's research shouldn't be one of them. The disease doesn't care about political labels—it steals memories, independence, and years of life from both patients and their families. In Maine, where nearly 1 in 6 seniors has Alzheimer's

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Jun 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Local Towns Fighting for Control Over Big New Power Use

Big tech projects are changing how communities function. These new facilities, like massive data centers or huge battery storage sites, need enormous amounts of energy and water. They aren't just small businesses; they are industrial giants that place serious stress on local systems. Communities ar

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

How the U. S. plans to break free from China’s grip on rare earth minerals

For years, the United States has relied on China to process most of the world’s rare earth minerals—metals like neodymium and dysprosium that power everything from smartphones to fighter jets. China controls about 90% of this market, giving it a powerful tool to influence global politics. The U. S.

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Jun 12 2026OPINION

Golf is no longer just a men's game

For years, golf was seen as a sport mostly for men, especially when it came to business networking. You'd often hear stories about deals being made and connections forged on the green. But something’s changing now. Women are stepping onto the course in bigger numbers than ever before. Back in 2019,

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Munster considers adding tech data centers to old golf course plans

The town of Munster is taking small steps toward possibly welcoming data centers to a former golf course site. Developers want to adjust current plans to include these facilities, which store and manage huge amounts of digital information. Right now, the area is set aside for tech and research busin

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Jun 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

What makes some towns better at recycling food waste?

In parts of Spain and Italy, towns are being pushed to recycle food waste separately, but how well they do depends on more than just good intentions. A study looked at over a decade of data from towns in Catalonia and Italy, checking how much food waste each person recycled every year. It found that

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Jun 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap tech for school and fun: Chromebook or iPad?

Picking a school gadget doesn’t have to mean buying a pricey Windows laptop. Two lighter, cheaper options stand out: Chromebooks and iPads. Both fit in a backpack, but they handle daily tasks in different ways. Chromebooks win on price and choice. You can grab a basic model for under a hundred doll

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Jun 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Family Fun That Keeps Growing

LEGOLAND is showing how a theme park can stay fresh by always adding new ideas. Instead of just building bigger rides, the company focuses on letting kids join in and shape their own adventure. Before they board the big new space‑shuttle coaster, children build and paint their own spacecraft.

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

House Moves Forward With Ukraine Aid and New Russian Sanctions

The U. S. House of Representatives has recently passed a bill that will give Ukraine an additional $8 billion in military loans and extend support until 2027. This move marks a rare moment of cooperation across party lines, with many Republicans backing the package even though the current administra

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Jun 05 2026FINANCE

Who’s Really on the Hook for Water Authority’s Debt?

A financial firm once tied to Reading’s water authority has turned the tables by suing the City Council instead of defending itself in a long-running case about bond debt. The twist? The firm now claims council members share the blame for approving loans that later became controversial. This fresh l

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