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Almanac for July 6, 2026

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Today is Monday, July 6, the 187th day of 2026. There are 178 days left in the year. Today in History: In 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title as she defeated fellow American Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2. Also on this date: In 1777, during the ...

In praise of Dr. Don Jacobs

Editorials

On behalf of the so, so many hospital staff you mentored, thank you for being so generous with your time and humor. Our son, Derrick, was so fortunate to be your last one — you poured eight years into him, teaching him that patient care is foremost and the work day can be fun. So many ...

Sacrifices remembered in cloth

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On this cherished ground, hushed silence accompanied the breeze that ever so gently stirs the hundreds of flags. Suddenly, it increases, and the flags begin waving in unison. This serves as a reminder to all of us to never forget the sacrifices our military personnel endured for the cherished ...

Some laws actually kill

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Car accidents kill 100 Americans every day. But now an amazing solution is available: self-driving cars. Robotaxis like Google-owned Waymo, for example. Passengers who try them, like them. Wherever robotaxis are allowed, ridership increases fast. Two years ago, there were 50,000 trips per ...

Almanac for July 4, 2026

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Saturday, July 4, is the 185th day of 2026. There are 180 days left in the year. This is U.S. Independence Day. This day in History: In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Also on this date: In 1802, the United ...