LND topic: addi-smith page 1

addi smith

Crypto Money Moves: A Global Warning

July 16, 2026

The latest report from the Financial Action Task Force says that criminals are using crypto to move huge amounts of illegal money. They find loopholes in the rules that protect against fraud and theft. The FATF study shows that billions of dollars can be shifted through digital coins with litt

technology

Inkling: A New Open‑Weight AI Model From a Former OpenAI Leader

July 16, 2026

Mira Murati, once the chief technology officer at a leading AI company, has announced that her new venture, Thinking Machines Lab, has released its first model named Inkling. The announcement appeared on her social media account and was followed by a detailed blog post. Inkling is an open‑weight mo

education

Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

entertainment

New Thriller Grows From Hunnam’s Past Roles

July 16, 2026

Charlie Hunnam, known mainly for his part as a biker gang boss on television, is set to headline a fresh crime drama that could rival his earlier successes. The series, based on Ed Brubaker’s graphic novels, will air on Prime Video and promises a gritty look at crime families and lawmen gone astray.

entertainment

Community Investigators Turn a Quiet Town Into a Crime Story

July 16, 2026

Prime Video’s latest offering flips the usual crime‑show formula on its head. Rather than a lone detective, it follows a group of high school students and their teacher in a small Tennessee town. Their project, sparked by an old unsolved case known as the Redhead Murden, turns into a real‑life inves

technology

Truth Social Opens Data Door for Finance Firms

July 16, 2026

Truth Social, the social media platform owned by former U. S. President Donald Trump, has announced a new way for companies to access its data quickly and reliably. The service is an API that lets businesses pull real‑time information from the site, especially posts that could influence markets o

opinion

Kids, Schools, and the Screen Debate

July 16, 2026

The idea of giving every child a laptop or tablet sounded bright a decade ago, especially when the pandemic forced learning online. Yet recent data shows that adding devices to classrooms hasn’t lifted grades or reading levels for most students in Washoe County. More than half of the district’s l

education

School Board Move Sparks Legal Battle Over Meeting Space

July 16, 2026

A former member of Belleville’s school board has filed a lawsuit claiming that the board broke state law by moving a key meeting to an unsuitable venue. The dispute began when the district sent out almost 200 notices cutting staff positions on May 11, a move that rattled the community and teachers.

celebrities

Celebrating July 16: Stars, Stories, and Surprises

July 16, 2026

July 16 has always been a day where the spotlight turns on a mix of seasoned actors, rising talents, and legendary figures. Today marks the birthdays of several well‑known faces in film and television. The most prominent among them is actress Phoebe Cates, who turns 63. Her middle name, Belle, is a

business

PENN Adds New Games to Canada, Expanding Online Play

July 16, 2026

PENN Entertainment has broadened its digital reach in Canada by launching several of its flagship gaming apps in Alberta. The company introduced theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino, along with separate Hollywood Casino and theScore Casino applications, giving residents a wider choice of betting and cas