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Illinois ✔

local news

July 4th fireworks in Washington: What’s different for America’s 250th?

Organizers plan to fire roughly 851,000 fireworks on July 4 in Washington, aiming to set a world record for America's 250th anniversary.

◉ Illinois · 3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania ✔

local news

Pennsylvania borough blocks water for data centers, pauses projects over 1.2M-gallon daily draw

A Pennsylvania borough has blocked water service to data centers and paused related projects over concerns about a 1.2 million-gallon daily demand.

◉ Pennsylvania · 3 weeks ago

Kansas ✔

Sports

Northeast Kansas stars shine in 53rd annual Shrine Bowl

Northeast Kansas high school football players took the field Saturday in the 53rd annual Shrine Bowl. Details on standouts remain limited.

◉ Kansas · 3 weeks ago

Arkansas ✔

Sports

Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia

Uzbekistan has made its World Cup debut, becoming the first Central Asian nation to qualify. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the 'new Uzbekistan.'

◉ Arkansas · 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin ✔

Sports

How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team

Coach Mauricio Pochettino, the biggest hire in U.S. men's soccer history, has guided the team to the World Cup knockout stage after a bumpy rebuild.

◉ Wisconsin · 3 weeks ago

Utah ✔

Sports

Photo gallery: Utah Jazz No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson arrives in Salt Lake City

Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, arrived in Salt Lake City to begin his tenure with the Utah Jazz.

◉ Utah · 3 weeks ago

West Virginia ✔

Sports

World Cup fans are missing games after their resale tickets fall through

Fans holding resale World Cup tickets are arriving at games only to find their tickets invalid, forcing them to pay more for worse seats or miss out entirely.

◉ West Virginia · 3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania ✔

Sports