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Malls Are Turning Into Full‑Fun Destinations

July 18, 2026

New Jersey’s biggest shopping centers are changing fast. Instead of just stores, they now host restaurants, games and even wellness spots. The trend started with places like Cherry Hill Mall, which is adding six new shops for its 65th birthday. A long‑time tenant, Spencer’s, moved into a bi

entertainment

Downtown Beats: Santa Rosa’s Ross Street Party

July 18, 2026

Santa Rosa is turning a stretch of its main street into a living music venue. From August 14 to October 31, cars will be barred from a section of Ross Street so that local musicians and food trucks can take over the block. The idea grew out of a longer debate about closing part of Fourth Street, but

business

Job Cuts Shake Up Irvine Game Studio

July 18, 2026

Obsidian Entertainment, a game studio in Irvine, announced it will let go of 52 employees. The layoffs happen while the company is restructuring under Microsoft’s Xbox division. The announcement came from Jason Tucker, Obsidian’s HR director, who filed a notice with the state on July 6. He said t

art

LEGO’s Mona Lisa set is heading out of stores soon

July 18, 2026

The famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci can now be recreated with plastic bricks, and the LEGO Art Mona Lisa set lets adults build a miniature version of this classic masterpiece. The kit, sold under number 31213, turns the famous portrait into a colorful brick collage that looks almost like the o

entertainment

Wrestlers Draw Hope in Cancer‑Affected Kids’ Art Class

July 18, 2026

The event kicked off with WWE wrestlers Jacob Fatu and Joe Hendry joining a creative session for children battling cancer. They worked alongside Red Door Community, an organization that offers support groups and wellness workshops for those impacted by the disease. The duo helped guide a caricatu

art

Meet the Artist Behind Your New Card

July 18, 2026

The Art of Disney in Disney Springs hosted a special event for fans of the new Lorcana card game. Guests could join a virtual line and meet illustrator Mike Parker from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. on July 17. Parker signed cards and gave out a free Maleficent promo card to anyone who stopped by World

health

Polk County Builds a School Health Dashboard to Catch Outbreaks Early

July 18, 2026

The Polk County Health Department is creating a new system that pulls together student sickness and absenteeism data from every school in the county. This digital board will act as a warning light, letting health officials spot rising illness trends before they spread beyond schools. Health workers

health

Dog Toy Dangers: Why Everyday Fun Can Turn Into a Health Hazard

July 18, 2026

Dogs love to chew, but some toys can hide serious risks. A recent incident involving a golden retriever that swallowed an AirTag shows how quickly pets can ingest dangerous items. While the device itself is a tracking tool, it was the small size and appealing scent that made it irresistible to the d

sports

Kandy Royals vs Dambulla Sixers: A Quick Look at the First LPL Match

July 18, 2026

The first clash of the 2026 Lanka Premier League takes place at Colombo’s historic Sinhalese Sports Club ground, where Kandy Royals meet Dambulla Sixers. Both teams are eager to start strong and have built line‑ups that mix international experience with local skill. Kandy Royals are led by vetera

sports

TNT’s New Race‑Show Formula: Fresh Faces, Real Talk and a Dash of Tech

July 18, 2026

TNT is back in NASCAR after ten years, sharing the summer races with Amazon Prime. The network has changed its game plan from trying to copy Prime’s style to sharpening its own voice. Instead of pushing flashy graphics, TNT focused on the people behind the mic. The studio team now includes former