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Podcasters Take Center Stage at San Diego Comic Con

July 24, 2026

The 2026 San Diego Comic Con opened with a fresh twist: podcasters stepped into the spotlight alongside traditional film stars. Four days of panels, exhibits and fan events drew over 135, 000 visitors to the convention’s sprawling halls. What makes this year stand out is that Spotify and Warner‑B

entertainment

New Global Spin on Classic Crime Show

July 21, 2026

The long‑running American news program, known for its deep dives into mysteries and scandals, is stepping onto a new stage. Disney+ has approved the first overseas version of the series, set to launch in Britain next week under the name 20/20 Britain’s Most Notorious Crime Investigations. Instead

politics

Oak Park Tightens Rules on E‑Bikes and Scooters

July 17, 2026

Oak Park’s Village Board has just passed new rules that change how electric bikes, scooters and other motorized devices can be used in town. The changes come as the state of Illinois has started to set its own rules, and local officials want their laws to match. Police are planning a big public‑awa

politics

Grooming Gangs and the Politics of Reporting

July 14, 2026

Three brothers from Sheffield—Amar, Kamar and Kamran Ilyas—were handed a total of 40 years behind bars on June 22, 2026. Their crimes spanned from 2004 to 2008 and involved the sexual abuse of five girls, some as young as twelve. One victim was assaulted by all three siblings, and Amar fled to Pakis

sports

A Fresh Look at a Baseball Star’s Roots

July 14, 2026

Jordan Walker stands out in Major League Baseball not just for his hitting but also for the story behind him. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 22, 2002, and grew up nearby in Stone Mountain. From a young age he loved baseball, beginning when he was three years old. His family is known

politics

Virginia School Board Shifts Toward New Governor

July 14, 2026

A new governor has tipped the balance on Virginia’s education board by appointing her fifth member, giving her a 5‑to‑4 majority over the appointees of the former administration. The board, which sets rules for public schools across the state, now has a different mix of voices that could influenc

business

A New Chapter in Bloom

July 9, 2026

The long‑running florist shop in New Britain has found a fresh owner, handing over the keys to a younger generation who shares the same love for flowers and Polish roots. Teresa Borowski, who opened her shop in 1981 after moving from Poland, has been a pillar of the community for nearly four decades

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Brother’s Crash, Hand Pain: A Knicks Player’s Tough Decision

July 6, 2026

Mitchell Robinson explained that the hand injury keeping him out of the Knicks’ NBA Finals opener happened after a serious family emergency. The player, who had just signed with the Boston Celtics, posted on social media that he was shaken by news of his youngest brother’s car accident. The shock le

entertainment

Adapting Big‑Idea Sci‑Fi: What Next for TV

July 6, 2026

The idea that huge science‑fiction books could become hit television shows feels almost impossible at first glance. Those stories are set in far‑off futures, involve thousands of characters, and span continents—what could a screenwriter do with that? Yet the past decade has shown that streaming plat

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Sports as a Mirror of Change

July 2, 2026

The world watches games with almost religious devotion. Fans lose sleep over a bad loss and celebrate every win like it’s a miracle. That passion shows why sports matter beyond the scoreboards. Sports can be a stage for big ideas. In 1936, Jesse Owens ran faster than the world thought possible and