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How to Plan a Day Trip to a Nearby Beach or Lake

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Did you know that spending just two hours in natural settings like beaches or lakes can significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity? Yet, many overlook the simplicity and benefits of a spontaneous day trip to these serene environments. Whether you crave the rhythmic crashing of waves or the tranquil stillness of a lake, planning a day trip to a nearby water body can rejuvenate your mind and body. Here's how to make the most of your excursion with thoughtful preparation and practical insights. Selecting the Perfect Destination Before packing your bag, the first step is identifying the ideal beach or lake that fits your interests, travel time, and amenities. Consider factors such as distance, accessibility, crowd levels, and available facilities. Distance and Travel Time: Aim for destinations within a 1-2 hour drive to maximize your time outdoors rather than in transit. For example, if you live near Chicago, a trip to Lake Michigan’s beach areas like Indiana Dunes

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This Day in History on July 17: Romanov Family Executed During Russian Civil War

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July 17th has witnessed some of the most pivotal moments in global history, spanning scientific triumphs, political transformations, and cultural milestones. Going back, July 17th marks a transformative moment in the political landscape of Europe. On July 17, 1918, during the Russian Civil War, the Romanov family, including the last Tsar Nicholas II, were executed by Bolshevik forces in Yekaterinburg. This brutal act ended centuries of Romanov rule and paved the way for the establishment of the Soviet Union. The event remains a poignant symbol of revolutionary change and the profound upheaval of early 20th-century Russia. In the realm of technology and communication, July 17, 1990, saw the birth of the World Wide Web when Tim Berners-Lee published the first web page. This breakthrough laid the foundation for the internet as we know it, revolutionizing how people connect, share information, and conduct business globally. Berners-Lee’s innovation has had an immeasurable impact

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Many medical treatments could be affected by Supreme Court transgender ruling

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The justices’ reasoning in the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Tennessee’s ban on youth gender-affirming care could have much broader implications, perhaps opening the door to state restrictions on health care for other groups of people, experts say. The ruling could give states leeway to make rules on any other sex-related treatment — potentially […]
Nada Hassanein

US Senate Republicans vote to claw back funding for NPR, PBS, foreign aid programs

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate agreed to legislation early Thursday that will cancel $9 billion in previously approved funding for public broadcasting and various foreign aid accounts, another victory for the Trump administration.  The 51-48 mostly party-line vote at about 2:30 a.m. sends the bill back to the House, where GOP lawmakers in that chamber would have to […]
Jennifer Shutt

We Deserve Better: A New Social Media Bill of Rights

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Earlier this year, I was a part of a CNN documentary, Twitter: Breaking the Bird, which gave me much pause for reflection about the state of social media and how we got here. This year alone we’ve witnessed an unprecedented wave of disruption across these platforms. Government workers, locked out of their jobs, struggled to […]
Mike Masnick

Missouri lawmakers begin dive into property tax problems

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Missouri’s snarled property tax system needs to be fixed or the courts will — again — step in, the vice chairman of the Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform warned Wednesday. State Rep. Rodger Reedy, a Republican from Windsor, said he was just 20 years old and a newly appointed deputy assessor […]
Rudi Keller

Thursday, July 17- Baby teeth link Coldwater Creek to cancer

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Researchers at Harvard University have used participants from a decades-old study of baby teeth to link those who lived near Coldwater Creek in north St. Louis County to increased cancer risks. The study offers the latest evidence for what residents have insisted for decades: that exposure to certain sites has made people sick.