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RDAbbott Shines at Akron LSR 2026 with Demo Day and Open House

July 8, 2026

RDAbbott will play a key role at the upcoming LSR 2026 conference in Akron, Ohio, from September 14 to 17. The event, organized by Executive Conference Management and backed by RDAbbott and BOY Machines, will cover the entire journey of liquid silicone rubber production, from design to finished part

business

Changes in Louisiana's Business and Healthcare Scene

July 6, 2026

South Louisiana is seeing fresh faces and new roles in key organizations. Pelican Credit Union has elevated Missy Matherne to senior vice president over finance, risk, and payments. Her background includes stints as CFO at Louisiana Federal Credit Union and finance VP at Jefferson Financial Credit U

sports

Zimbabwe’s New Cricket Chapter: Fresh Captain, Big Squad for Bangladesh

July 4, 2026

Zimbabwe has chosen a new leader and built a strong team to play Bangladesh in July. Fast bowler Richard Ngarava will captain the side for the first time in 50‑over games. The decision follows his good performance and calm presence during the last Test match. Ngarava is not alone in command

sports

Why Golf Fans Are Worried About the 2028 PGA Tour Changes

July 2, 2026

Golf’s biggest stars are split over the PGA Tour’s big 2028 shake-up. The plan splits events into two new series—the Championship Series for top players and the Challenger Series for those climbing up the ranks. It also adds a promotion-relegation system, meaning weaker performers could drop down wh

business

Celebrating 250 Years of American Storytelling

June 26, 2026

The new edition marks a quarter‑century of the United States, and it begins by naming the country’s most iconic companies. A nationwide poll led by a research partner helped rank firms like Ford, Apple, and Disney not just for profits but for how they shape culture. TIME is counted among those that

politics

Crypto Cash Powers Maryland Primary

June 22, 2026

A money group that ties itself to the crypto world has put more than $5. 5 million into a Maryland Democratic primary race, backing Adrian Boafo, who is seen as the next person in line for Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat that will close at the end of 2026. The group, called Protect Progress, says it back

sports

Big Wave Dave: The Caddie Shaking Up Wyndham Clark's Game

June 20, 2026

Wyndham Clark's early 2026 season didn't go as planned. After missing three cuts in a row, he made a surprising change by swapping his longtime caddie. That decision led him to David Pelekoudas, nicknamed Big Wave Dave, a familiar face from his 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational rounds. But why the swi

finance

Banks vs Crypto: The Stablecoin Debate Heats Up

June 19, 2026

Big banks aren't happy with how cryptocurrency companies are pushing for new rules. They say these companies want the benefits of being a bank without following the same strict regulations. Jamie Dimon, who leads JPMorgan Chase, recently spoke out against a proposed law called the Clarity Act. He ar

crime

Legal Twist in NYC Shooting Case

June 19, 2026

A New York man accused of shooting a top insurance executive outside a Midtown hotel has changed his legal strategy ahead of his September trial. Luigi Mangione, 28, was initially expected to argue that a severe mental health episode impaired his judgment during the killing. But his lawyers have now

crime

A Murder Trial That Might Test the Limits of a “Mental Breakdown” Defense

June 18, 2026

The case centers on Luigi Mangione, who is charged with shooting UnitedHealthcare chief Brian Thompson outside a Midtown hotel last December. His lawyers plan to argue that he was in an “extreme emotional disturbance, ” a legal strategy that could lower the charge from murder to manslaughter if juro