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israel public affairs committee

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

politics

ICE Officer’s Past Raises Questions About Hiring Rules

July 18, 2026

Congressional Democrats are calling for a deeper look into how the Department of Homeland Security hires and trains immigration agents. The focus comes after it was revealed that an ICE officer who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine had long‑standing mental health problems and a history of violen

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

environment

Micron’s New Plant Sparks County Water Talk

July 18, 2026

On Tuesday, lawmakers in Onondaga County will gather for a public session about how Micron Technology’s new chip factory could affect local water and air. The meeting starts at 5:30 p. m. in the Central Library’s community room on Salina Street. The topic, “Water, Wastewater and Our Environment in O

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

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

politics

Data Centers Spark Nationwide Protest Wave

July 18, 2026

HumansFirst, a grassroots group led by a former Tea Party figure, has organized the first nationwide protest against the fast‑growing data center industry. The movement will hit at least 125 sites across the U. S. on Saturday, aiming to voice anger over what it calls an “unaccountable” expansion tha

health

Bridging the Gap in India’s Adolescent Health Care

July 18, 2026

India has about 243 million teens, which is roughly a fifth of the whole population. Many of them struggle with poor nutrition, sexual and reproductive health problems, mental illnesses, and the growing threat of non‑communicable diseases. The government has a plan called Rashtriya Kishor Swas

education

Teacher’s Return Sparks Debate Over School Safety

July 18, 2026

A special‑education teacher in Lexington County faces a controversial potential return to the classroom after an arrest last year for alleged physical discipline of students. Sharon Renee Sweatt was taken into custody on October 30, 2025, charged with third‑degree assault. She worked at Nursery R