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The costume maker who convinced Hersheypark to embrace candy mascots and ‘chocolatize’ their old-timey theme park

The park, with its name originally two words, Hershey Park, opened in the early 1900s when Milton Hershey built it for his chocolate factory workers and their families.
Hersheypark underwent a total transformation in the 1970s, when candy mascots and thrill rides replaced barn animals and old-timey recreations of Tudor England.
The Declaration of Independence did more than assert the Colonies' independence from Britain.

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support for America after its first declaration of war.

Kalshi leads prediction markets’ $3 million effort to fight off state regulations

OpenSecrets reports Kalshi leads a $3 million lobbying effort against state regulations on prediction markets, as controversy and legal battles escalate.
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Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem
Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …
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 The hidden costs of cheap security solutions
AMAROK reports that opting for cheap security solutions can lead to hidden costs, vulnerabilities, and operational disruptions that outweigh initial savings.
Delayed voter applications highlight the difficulties of registering in Texas, experts say
Votebeat reports Texas faces a backlog of 200,000 voter registration applications due to a DPS error, highlighting registration challenges ahead of midterm elections.
1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence. Here’s why most won't report it
WSM Law reports that 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence in the U.S., yet most incidents remain unreported due to fears and practical barriers.
Voters to weigh different approaches to housing affordability in November
Stateline reports voters in four states will decide on six housing measures this November, testing various strategies to boost affordability.
Medicare open enrollment scams are ramping up. Here's how to protect your identity this fall
PeopleFinders reports that Medicare open enrollment scams are increasing. 

ICE wrongfully arrested him. Will his lawsuit change how courts hold agents accountable?

The Marshall Project reports on Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz's lawsuit against ICE for a wrongful arrest, highlighting challenges in holding federal agents accountable.

Greece’s Golden Visa approvals nearly doubled in 2025 as applications fell

Aegalis reports Greece's Golden Visa approvals nearly doubled in 2025 to 8,879, while new applications dropped by 25% to 7,021, revealing a backlog being processed.

Paleontologists uncover a new ‘Spinosaurus’ species by following a clue from a decades-old book into the Sahara Desert

In this illustration, _Spinosaurus mirabilis_ fight over a carcass some 95 million years ago in what is now the Sahara Desert in Niger. Dani Navarro

The hunt for a mythicized fossil hot spot took a team of researchers on a journey through the Sahara Desert.

Kivo reports that the Biotech Investment National Security Act of 2026 will expand U.S. licensing deal reviews to include biotechnology, creating new documentation requirements.
Michelangelo's 16th-century fresco 'The Last Judgment.' Sistine Chapel collection via Wikimedia Commons
Why Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’ endures
The artist used daring imagery that sparked controversy from the moment it was unveiled.
As part of the Artemis II mission, humans will fly around the Moon for the first time in decades.
NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program
Today, there aren’t just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.
Your shoes might not necessarily free your mind.
Can shoes alter your mind? What neuroscience says about foot sensation and focus
Your feet can send a lot of sensory information to your brain. But whether you believe that your footwear is affecting your cognition may matter more than what shoes you wear.
A land manager examines young longleaf pines, some in their grassy phase, in a private forest in South Carolina.
How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests
One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.
Boston and much of the U.S. faced a cold winter blast in January 2026.
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm
The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.
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