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Nevada’s Next Big Hit: Space Tourism and the Silver State’s New Vision

July 16, 2026

Nevada’s lieutenant governor, a former police chief and long‑time city councilman, has set his sights on turning the state into a launchpad for space travel. He sees the vast open land and the presence of tech moguls as a perfect recipe for a new industry that could rival Las Vegas’s gaming fame. ...

politics

Trump Talks Tech, Not Tactics

July 16, 2026

President Donald Trump spoke at a defense conference held by the U. S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He sat beside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Senator David McCormick at a roundtable. The event focused on new defense technologies rather than current battlefield strate

education

Ocean Adventures: Kids Explore the Sea in Dana Point

July 16, 2026

Summer campers at a harbor institute dive into hands‑on marine learning, turning the coast into an interactive classroom. Instead of textbook lessons, children board research ships, examine tide pools, and meet real sea creatures while staying curious about the ocean. The program is split by age gro

politics

US Agency Steps In to Replace Chinese Projects

July 16, 2026

A new U. S. development arm is stepping onto the world stage, taking over projects that were once under Chinese control. The plan is simple: find places where money can be made and where U. S. influence can grow, then bring in local partners to help finish the work. The team says profit matters, but

celebrities

Meghan’s Emmy Nod: A New Chapter After Netflix Exit

July 16, 2026

The Duchess of Sussex just received a shout‑out from the Emmy Awards. Her show, “With Love, Meghan, ” was nominated for Outstanding Lifestyle Series. The news came after the series had been cancelled by Netflix two months earlier. The nomination is a surprise, because the show only ran for two sea

technology

Health Scan Startup Nets $700 Million in New Funding Round

July 16, 2026

Neko Health, a company that uses body‑scanning and blood tests to spot health issues, just closed a $700 million Series C funding round. The deal was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and O. G. Venture Partners, building on a $260 million Series B that closed in January 2025. The company’s techn

sports

Folarin Balogun Signs with LeBron James’ Agency After World Cup Success

July 14, 2026

Folarin Balogun has joined LeBron James’ talent firm, Klutch Sports, after a standout performance at the recent World Cup that put him on the map worldwide. The agency, founded by James’ partner Rich Paul, already counts high‑profile athletes like James himself, Anthony Davis, Jalen Hurts and A’ja W

business

Shannon Olivas Takes Charge of Tubi’s Global Voice

July 14, 2026

Shannon Olivas steps into a new role as the lead for all of Tubi’s communication efforts, covering consumer messaging, advertising partnerships, product launches, entertainment promotion, and corporate outreach. She reports directly to the chief marketing officer and will sit on the top marketing te

entertainment

A Quiet Visionary Turns Medellín’s Past into Film

July 14, 2026

Stillz, the Colombian‑American who keeps his face hidden behind a bandanna, has spent most of his career making music videos for big names like Bad Bunny and Rosalía. Yet when he steps off the set, he prefers to disappear from the spotlight, texting instead of talking on camera or phone. His new

politics

Rise of a Controversial Candidate

July 14, 2026

Victor Marx, once a preacher known for dramatic sermons, has become a polarizing figure in Colorado politics. He claims to have killed a man at age seven, an allegation that has no evidence and raises serious doubts about his credibility. Marx’s past includes arrests for disorderly conduct and threa

Nevada’s Next Big Hit: Space Tourism and the Silver State’s New Vision

Trump Talks Tech, Not Tactics

Ocean Adventures: Kids Explore the Sea in Dana Point

US Agency Steps In to Replace Chinese Projects

Meghan’s Emmy Nod: A New Chapter After Netflix Exit

Health Scan Startup Nets $700 Million in New Funding Round

Folarin Balogun Signs with LeBron James’ Agency After World Cup Success

Shannon Olivas Takes Charge of Tubi’s Global Voice

A Quiet Visionary Turns Medellín’s Past into Film

Rise of a Controversial Candidate

Health Scan Startup Nets $700 Million in New Funding Round