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Vegas Welcomes Billionaire Zillow Co‑Founder Rich Barton

July 16, 2026

Rich Barton, one of the brains behind Zillow and Expedia, has announced that he will now call Las Vegas home. The announcement came in a post on X, where Barton said his kids have grown up and the family is ready for a new chapter. Barton, who helped start Zillow about twenty years ago, still holds

politics

A Working‑Class Candidate: Myth or Reality?

July 16, 2026

In the spring a family search on Zillow revealed how far a modest Maine home had risen in value, sparking thoughts about the lives that once filled it. The house, once owned by the author’s grandparents on modest wages in 1959, now sold for nearly half a million dollars. This image of rising costs s

politics

School Choice Sparks Debate Over Florida’s Public Schools

July 16, 2026

Gwen Graham, who once served in Congress and now partners with gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, stepped onto a stage in Tallahassee to voice concerns about Florida’s education system. The event, hosted by the progressive group Leon County Indivisible, marked one of her early appearances on the n

crime

Teenaged Massacre in East St. Louis: A Tragic Family Breakdown

July 16, 2026

A fifteen‑year‑old girl and her sixteen‑year‑old boyfriend were arrested for a shooting that killed five relatives in East St. Louis, Illinois. The incident was described by police as a “targeted mass shooting” that also wounded two people at three separate sites. The victims were members of t

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.

entertainment

One Piece Adventure Comes Back to Universal Japan

July 16, 2026

Universal Studios Japan is ready for a new summer adventure that fans of the popular manga and anime series will love. The park is opening its doors to a special “One Piece Premier Summer 2026” program that will run from July 30 to November 19. The highlight is a fresh stunt show in the WaterWorld t

health

Florida’s Leprosy Rising: A Quiet Health Alert

July 16, 2026

In recent months, Florida has seen a small but noticeable uptick in cases of Hansen’s disease, also called leprosy. 17 people have been confirmed as of mid‑July, a slight increase from the previous year when the state recorded 16 cases. The disease is still uncommon in the U. S. , but Florida now ac

environment

Sunny Skies or Climate Fears? Why Americans Pack Their Bags

July 16, 2026

People across the United States are moving to new states for reasons that go beyond jobs or family. A recent survey shows that about one in five movers cite better weather as the top motive, while nearly a quarter worry about climate hazards like heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. Lower liv

weather

Heat, Smoke and Storms: New Jersey’s Unpredictable Weather Day

July 16, 2026

The day starts with a haze that is more than just heat. Smoke from distant fires drifts over the state, making it harder to see and raising concerns about breathing air. Even though temperatures won’t match yesterday’s peak, they will still feel hot, especially in Camden, Gloucester, Mercer and th

crime

Shia LaBeouf’s Confrontation Leads to Arrest of Alleged Stalker

July 16, 2026

In a surprising turn, the woman who has been following Shia LaBeouf for months was taken into custody after a video of their meeting went viral. The incident took place in a parking lot, where LaBeouf calmly told the woman to stop bothering him. He said, “Leave me alone. God bless you. Leave me alon