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- Not DiGiorno, Not Red Baron: Consumer Reports’ Highest-Rated Frozen Pizza Brand Might Surprise You – The Takeout
Not DiGiorno, Not Red Baron: Consumer Reports’ Highest-Rated Frozen Pizza Brand Might Surprise You By Jessica Riggio July 3, 2026 8:20 pm EST We don’t expect frozen veggie pizza to be gourmet. They’re simply built to be a convenient, healthier way to scratch the pizza itch. It’s the pizza you grab to satisfy the vegetarian in your… Read more: Not DiGiorno, Not Red Baron: Consumer Reports’ Highest-Rated Frozen Pizza Brand Might Surprise You – The Takeout - US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather – BBC
“The American dream is back,” US President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd during a delayed rally at the National Mall in Washington DC, … - One year ago, POTUS signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, delivering major education …
… EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUGHT TIRELESSLY TO GIVE EVERY AMERICAN ACCESS TO THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATION. • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expanded School … - Trump uses America’s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendasPresident Trump concluded the semiquincentennial celebration by reflecting on the nation’s history, honoring veterans and pushing his political …
- Trump touts America’s ‘golden age’ and his political agenda in a July Fourth speech roiled …WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted his much-touted July Fourth show on the National Mall would go on despite severe weather that threw …
- Trump touts America’s “golden age,” attacks communism in delayed July 4th speechIn a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.
- ‘Independence Day’ at 30: Roland Emmerich & Dean Devlin talk blowing up the White House and crafting a true sci-fi classic (interview) – Space
‘Independence Day’ at 30: Roland Emmerich & Dean Devlin talk blowing up the White House and crafting a true sci-fi classic (interview) News By Jeff Spry, Published yesterday ‘Welcome to Earth… Now that’s what I call a close encounter!’ Happy 30th birthday to “Independence Day,” the sci-fi mega blockbuster that made Will Smith an instant Hollywood star,… Read more: ‘Independence Day’ at 30: Roland Emmerich & Dean Devlin talk blowing up the White House and crafting a true sci-fi classic (interview) – Space - Boonville Library to close as it moves to new building – ABC17NEWS
The new home of the Boonslick Regional Library at 707 Third Street in Boonville. Cooper… Read original article: Read More
- ‘More than just reading’ at the Bloomington Public Library – WEEK | 25 News Now
‘More than just reading’ at the Bloomington Public Library. Published: Jul. 5, 2026 at 7:11… Read original article: Read More
- America250 Unveils Monumental National Birthday Cake Tribute at the Library of Congress
America250 is a bipartisan initiative working to engage every American in the 250th anniversary of… Read original article: Read More
- Editorial: Centrist Democrats must not let ‘democratic socialists’ take over their party without a fight
The Democratic Party establishment is reeling after socialist primary victories over long-time incumbents. Centrist Dems need to find their voice. Read original article: Read More
- How Hollywood’s youngest filmmakers are exposing Gen Z’s real problem with AI – Yahoo
How Hollywood’s youngest filmmakers are exposing Gen Z’s real problem with AI – Yahoo He is precisely the kind of creator generative AI’s proponents point to when they talk about democratizing creativity. … Partnership. Despite … - ‘This Week’ Transcript 7-5-26: A Special Look at America’s 250th Anniversary & Interior …
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks during the Inaugural Events Of The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, on July 3, 2026, in Medora, North … Read original article: Read More
- Meta Tests Pocket, an Experimental App for AI-Generated Mini-Games Called “Gizmos”Meta Tests Pocket, an Experimental App for AI-Generated Mini-Games Called “Gizmos” … startup Atma Sciences. This … Pocket joins an increasing number of Meta apps that rely on generative AI as the main tool for content creation.
- The Beacon of Democracy? – Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum… American history, some on the present. You can … In 1954, the Department of Justice filed an amicus brief in the Brown v. Board of Education …
- NASA tests advanced new Mars rover prototype in the California desert (video)
A new rover prototype is teaching NASA scientists how to design robots that can think for themselves and navigate terrain that would leave old rovers stuck in the lunar or Martian dust. - He-Man and beyond: 20 sci-fi cartoons (some iconic, some weird) that transported ’80s and ’90s kids to strange new worlds
They had the power! Saturday morning cartoons introduced many kids to science fiction… and toys, lots and lots of toys - CFP: Researcher to Reader Conference 2027 (London, UK, February 23-24, 2027)The Call for Proposals is now open for the Researcher to Reader Conference 2027, taking place in London on 23–24 February 2027.R2R is a distinctive conference in the scholarly calendar. It places particular emphasis on practice rather than rhetoric, analysis rather than advocacy, and critical thinking rather than fashionable slogans. The conference invites honest feedback, constructive disagreement, and serious discussion across the full scholarly communications ecosystem.The Advisory Board welcomes proposals for a wide range of session types, including Keynotes, Presentations, Panels, Discussions, Interviews, Debates, Workshops and Lightning Talks, primarily on international scholarly communications and research management. The R2R intensive 3-hour collaborative workshops (spread across both conference days) and the lively debate designed to engage the entire audience are just two of the R2R’s distinctive features.There are two deadlines for proposals:31 July 2026 — early deadline, with review and suggestions for improvement31 August 2026 — final deadlineSubmitting by 31 July gives proposers the opportunity to receive feedback and revise their proposals before final review, increasing the likelihood that they will be clearly understood and appreciated by the review committee.Full details and proposal submission are available here:https://r2rconf.com/r2r-call-for-papers/Please consider submitting a proposal and sharing this call with colleagues who may have a strong practical, analytical or critical contribution to make.With best wishes,TiberiusDr Tiberius IgnatDirector, SKS Knowledge ServicesDirector, The R2R Conference
The Call for Proposals is now open for the Researcher to Reader Conference 2027, taking place in London on 23–24 February 2027.R2R is a distinctive conference in the scholarly calendar. It places particular emphasis on practice rather than rhetoric, analysis rather than advocacy, and critical thinking rather than fashionable slogans. The conference invites honest feedback, constructive disagreement, and serious discussion across the full scholarly communications ecosystem.The Advisory Board welcomes proposals for a wide range of session types, including Keynotes, Presentations, Panels, Discussions, Interviews, Debates, Workshops and Lightning Talks, primarily on international scholarly communications and research management. The R2R intensive 3-hour collaborative workshops (spread across both conference days) and the lively debate designed to engage the entire audience are just two of the R2R’s distinctive features.There are two deadlines for proposals:31 July 2026 — early deadline, with review and suggestions for improvement31 August 2026 — final deadlineSubmitting by 31 July gives proposers the opportunity to receive feedback and revise their proposals before final review, increasing the likelihood that they will be clearly understood and appreciated by the review committee.Full details and proposal submission are available here:https://r2rconf.com/r2r-call-for-papers/Please consider submitting a proposal and sharing this call with colleagues who may have a strong practical, analytical or critical contribution to make.With best wishes,TiberiusDr Tiberius IgnatDirector, SKS Knowledge ServicesDirector, The R2R Conference Read original article: Read More
- The Most American Episode of The Daily, Ever.
In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, we posed a simple question to some of our favorite critics, columnists and editors across the New York Times newsroom, people who write about books, movies, TV shows, science, sports, wellness and food. We asked: What’s the most American thing on your beat? On today’s episode, we present their answers. Happy Birthday, America! On Today’s Episode Joshua Barone, culture editor, on “Rodeo,” composed by Aaron Copland Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic, on workout gear Erik Piepenburg, culture writer, on the movie “Get Out” Kevin Roose, technology columnist, on Amazon Prime Mekado Murphy, culture editor, on the roller coaster The Beast James Poniewozik, chief television critic, on “Survivor” Jancee Dunn, wellness writer, on productivity and sleep Elena Bergeron, culture editor, on U.S. hockey Jennifer Szalai, editor at the Book Review, on “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World” by Henry Grabar Bill Wasik, science editor, on liquid rocket fuel Madison Malone Kircher, internet culture reporter, on Bama Rush Kim Severson, food reporter, on M&M’s M.J. Franklin, editor at the Book Review, on “The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois” by Honorée Fanon Jeffers Helen Shaw, chief theater critic, on “The Century Cycle” by August Wilson Alissa Wilkinson, film critic, on the movie “There Will Be Blood” Zachary Small, culture reporter, on Grand Theft Auto Elisabeth Vincentelli, culture reporter, on demolition derbies Jason Zinoman, critic at large, on the song “Political Science” by Randy Newman Jason Farago, critic at large, on the Statue of Liberty A.O. Scott, critic at large, on “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” by Walt Whitman (featuring a reading by Jeffrey Wright) Gia Kourlas, dance critic, on “Stars and Stripes” by George Balanchine and “Appalachian Spring” by Martha Graham Jon Caramanica, pop music critic, on “Trump Trump Baby” by Forgiato Blow Photo credit: The New York Times Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. - When Summer Reading Feels RepetitiveIf questions like these sound all too familiar, you may be experiencing Summer Reading burnout. By the time July rolls around, I can almost recite the next question before it’s even fully asked. “Is there still room for this program?”“Can I get another prize?”“Where is the glue?”“Do you have any zoo passes left?” Some days, I feel like I’ve said the same things a hundred times. The repetitive nature of busy library days can leave even the most enthusiastic librarians feeling mentally and physically drained. As a youth services librarian, summer is a fast-paced stretch of planning and programs. My schedule fills with craft programs, visiting performers, and the steady rhythm of families checking in for Summer Reading. After weeks of setup, cleanup, and repetition, even my most creative ideas can start to feel familiar. Staying energized becomes a challenge as the busy season wears on. The Mid-Summer Routine This… The post When Summer Reading Feels Repetitive appeared first on ALSC Blog.
