The Koger Center in Columbia invites artists from across the state to join its yearly “Koger Center Project” competition. Submissions are accepted now and will close on August 2, 2026. There is no entry fee, but each participant may submit up to ten pieces. After two rounds of juried evaluation,
Olympic View Montessori in Edmonds, Washington, shows a different way to teach. The school’s owner and director says the key idea is to see each child as a unique learner, not just a number on a test. Instead of pushing everyone to hit the same age‑based milestones, the classroom changes to fit wher
The U. S. District Court for the Central District of California denied a request from the state parks department to block Sable Offshore Corp. from moving oil through a pipeline that has been at the center of debate for years. The decision comes after Sable restarted the Santa Ynez project in Mar
New York City is packed with people, buildings, and noise. But beneath that concrete jungle, tiny creatures are hiding in plain sight. Scientists think the city might be home to hundreds or even thousands of unknown insect species. Not giant animals like pigeons or squirrels—but small flies, wasps,
A Hampton restaurant just lost its ability to host live shows or serve drinks after a string of safety problems. City leaders decided to pull its special permit following a shooting in the parking lot and two fights inside the building in recent weeks. The first problem happened early one Saturday
This year’s French Open has faced some serious heat, with temperatures hitting 32°C (90°F) for five straight days. Yet, the tournament’s strict heat policy hasn’t kicked in. That’s because the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)—a measure that combines heat, humidity, and sunlight—hasn’t hit the requi
Rublev grew up in Moscow under the guidance of a tennis coach mom and a former boxer dad. At just three years old, he picked up a racket and never looked back. He trained hard, often staying with his grandparents during the week until he turned 15. Unlike many athletes, he skipped college and focuse
Riley Green isn’t losing sleep over political debates when it comes to booking gigs. The 37-year-old country artist keeps things straightforward: if the paycheck makes sense and the show looks fun, he’s likely to say yes. That includes performing at a festival called Rock the Country, where the line
A company called Bitwise is pushing Hyperliquid as the next big piece of financial tech. They launched two ETFs that give investors access to Hyperliquid, a platform that lets people trade futures, predict markets, and swap tokens without traditional middlemen. Bitwise doesn’t just hold these ETFs l
The JBL Boombox 3 usually costs $500, but right now it's selling for $300 on Amazon—that's a $200 discount. That price is close to what Apple charges for AirPods Pro, which is interesting because the Boombox is a much bigger device meant for outdoor use. Most speakers lose power when you switch from
