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Hartford’s First Black Pride Festival Celebrates Culture and Community

July 21, 2026

A new celebration is arriving in Hartford’s downtown streets, marking the city’s first annual Black Pride Festival. The event will run from July 24 to 26 and promises a mix of art, music, fashion, and community gatherings that honor Black queer identities. The festival kicks off Friday afternoon

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

politics

AI Video Puts Trump As Doctor For Famous Haters

July 3, 2026

A new AI video on Truth Social shows Donald Trump dressed as a doctor offering a cure for what he calls "Trump derangement syndrome. " The video uses fake voices and images of celebrities who have criticized him in the past. These stars seem to admit they were sick and now feel better after his trea

politics

Democrats divided as Supreme Court backs state bans on trans girls in girls' sports

July 3, 2026

The Supreme Court recently decided states can stop biological males from joining girls’ school sports teams. This supports laws already in place in Idaho, West Virginia, and 25 other states. But it doesn’t touch the states that allow biological males to compete in girls’ teams. Not all Democrats ar

health

How Walking and Running Styles Affect Knee Pressure

July 2, 2026

Scientists studied how two types of leg movements—toe-in and toe-out—change pressure on the knees during walking and running. They worked with 20 healthy young adults, splitting them into two groups. One group walked with their toes pointing slightly inward, while the other ran with their toes turne

politics

Who gets to decide girls' sports rules?

June 25, 2026

A new bill in Illinois wants to give the state more say over high school sports rules. The main fight is over flag football for girls. Earlier, the group that runs high school sports in Illinois made a change. They shortened the regular season by one week and added more time between playoff games en

entertainment

Why stars stay silent on politics

June 24, 2026

Kenny Chesney recently told Bill Maher he never tells his fans how to vote. On Maher’s podcast, Chesney explained his silence isn’t about avoiding tough topics—it’s about keeping music separate from politics. He pointed out how Bruce Springsteen faced backlash for mixing his liberal views with his p

entertainment

Nice guys don’t always get it right

June 23, 2026

Comedian W. Kamau Bell recently called out some well-known faces for showing up at events with figures linked to far-right politics. Among them was Nate Bargatze, a stand-up comic known for keeping his act clean and family-friendly. Bell pointed out that being seen with such people can send the wron

sports

West Virginia’s Game Plan in College Football 27

June 22, 2026

College Football 27’s early ratings give West Virginia fans a preview—but not a promise—of what to expect. The biggest name is running back Cam Cook, whose 95 rating makes him the clear star on offense. His backup, Amari Latimer, at 77, won’t wow anyone but could step in without hurting the team. Th

finance

Akamai’s Tech Rise: What the Numbers Really Mean

June 20, 2026

The company behind a worldwide network that keeps sites safe and fast is now worth about $18. 2 billion, placing it solidly in the large‑cap group of tech firms. Its services span security, cloud storage and media delivery, helping businesses protect apps, APIs and websites while delivering content