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The historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which has operated at a loss for two decades, has been acquired by the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, ensuring the continuation of the 240-year-old newspaper that first published west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Gospel and blues legend Mavis Staples celebrates her 86th birthday today, joining a remarkable collection of historical events that have occurred on July 10, from the Thai cave rescue to Bahamian independence.
Six new electric school buses in the Cherry Creek School District are doing double duty, serving students during the day and acting as backup batteries for the Denver area's power grid during evening peak demand hours.
Researchers have identified a specific gene that drives muscle deterioration with age and demonstrated how physical activity can counteract its effects, offering new hope for maintaining strength and independence in later years.
Scientists at Oregon State University report no pesticide-related bee deaths since 2021, marking a significant conservation achievement in a state home to 567 bee species. The success follows extensive education programs reaching 12,000 professionals and communities statewide.
For more than three decades, a dedicated group of Japanese medical professionals has traveled annually to rural Vietnam to provide free cleft-lip and cleft-palate surgeries to those who would otherwise go without treatment. This year, 58 surgeons, dentists, and nurses made the journey.
Conservators working on a $50 million renovation of St. Mary's Basilica in Minneapolis have uncovered stunning gold stencil work hidden beneath layers of paint for more than 70 years. The discovery includes ornate archway decorations and ultramarine blue medallions with gold fleur-de-lis designs.
The Danish capital has topped the Global Liveability Index for another year, achieving perfect scores in education, infrastructure, and stability. Asian cities dominated the list of biggest improvers, while European cities showed stagnation in living standards.
After planting 25 million trees over five decades, environmental advocate Swami Prem Parivartan offers a perspective that challenges conventional conservation thinking: protecting ancient trees matters more than planting countless saplings.
On this day in 1776, the Liberty Bell is believed to have rung out across Philadelphia to announce the newly-signed Declaration of Independence. While no contemporary account confirms the ringing, historical records show bells throughout the city commemorated the public reading of the Declaration.
A visitor to Sevilla discovered that a painting he salvaged from the street for its frame was an original work by renowned 19th century Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla. Despite learning of its enormous value, he immediately returned it to its rightful owners.
A grassroots initiative in Montana's Flathead Valley has transformed into a viral movement, with volunteers leaving gift cards on vehicles parked overnight at bars to thank patrons for choosing not to drive drunk.
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