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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

art

Artists Fight Back Over Unpaid Consignment Fees

July 18, 2026

A pair of contemporary painters, Daniel Um and Nastaran Shahbazi, have taken legal action against a Manhattan gallery called The Hole after the venue allegedly sold their artwork on consignment and withheld nearly $50, 000 in earnings. Between 2024 and 2026 the artists shipped several pieces to t

sports

New Beginnings: How the Sabres Are Setting the Stage

July 18, 2026

The Buffalo team is stepping onto the ice with fresh energy, ready to make a splash early in the season. Their schedule kicks off with a stretch of home games at KeyBank Center, giving fans a chance to rally behind the squad from the start. One of the first highlight matches is scheduled for Black F

technology

MSG’s Legal Battle Over a Fan List

July 18, 2026

Madison Square Garden has filed a lawsuit against WIRED after the tech magazine published an article claiming the arena kept a list of gay celebrities. The claim sparked controversy, as MSG argues that the database simply marks fans for event planning rather than discrimination. The article describ

celebrities

Celebrating July 18: Stars, Stories, and Surprises

July 18, 2026

On this day, the world marks several notable birthdays that span film, music, and history. One of the most talked‑about figures is the action star whose name echoes across blockbusters; he turns 59 and shares a twin brother named Paul. Another celebrated personality, an international actress who fir

entertainment

Battlefield Joins Hollywood: Top Gun Fights Back

July 18, 2026

The latest update for Battlefield 6 shows the game’s creators are looking to Hollywood for fresh excitement. Instead of pushing another generic action film, they’ve teamed up with Paramount to bring real pilots from the Top Gun franchise into the game’s world. Fans of the classic movie can now exper

entertainment

Prime Video’s New Crime Show Could Outshine Guy Ritchie

July 18, 2026

The world of streaming drama is about to get a fresh face in crime. Prime Video is launching a new series that might just eclipse the buzz around Guy Ritchie’s own crime projects. Ritchie has built a reputation across films and TV, from the quirky detective vibes of his Sherlock adaptations to th

entertainment

Jakarta Crime Saga Gets Action‑Packed Lead

July 18, 2026

A new crime drama set in Indonesia’s bustling capital is headed for production, with the renowned action performer Iko Uwais stepping into the lead role. The series, titled “Jakarta, ” will unfold across multiple generations of families entangled in the city’s fast‑moving transformation. The crea

politics

Federal Push Forces Prediction Market Company to Stand Firm in Michigan

July 18, 2026

A federal agency has stepped into a legal fight over online prediction markets, telling the company Kalshi to keep its Michigan sports bets alive even after a state judge ordered them cancelled. The move uses emergency powers that the U. S. government hasn’t used in decades, sparking debate over whi

health

New Choices for Treating Women’s Urinary Infections

July 18, 2026

These latest drugs, approved by the Food and Drug Administration from 2017 to 2026, give doctors fresh tools for tackling stubborn urinary tract infections in women. They are designed to fight bacteria that have outsmarted older antibiotics, giving a broader range of action. Clinical trials sh