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7 min read Trump Officials Release Water That Experts Say Will Serve Little Use Officials began releasing water from two dams in California. The move seems related to President Trump’s false ...

Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has been devastated by the digital age ...

Even at an early age, Fountain Hills author Brittany Pomales says she was plagued by overthinking. Finding the humor in her own personality flaw in a fun, alliterative read-aloud, Pomales’ ...

A local library encouraged parents to bring their children to its facility to promote literacy at an early age.