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Wheeler Calls Out All‑Star Omission, Wants Fair Chance

July 8, 2026

Phillies’ ace Zack Wheeler had a 14‑strikeout night, turning the ball in a 4‑1 win over Cincinnati. Yet MLB kept him off next week’s All‑Star roster, a move that has left the veteran fuming. He told NBC Sports Philadelphia he felt it was “BS” and that the league had made a mistake by ignoring him.

entertainment

Romance Reboot: New Film Company Tackles Love Story Adaptation

July 8, 2026

Magic Hour Entertainment, a fresh production outfit founded by Max Siemers and Tanner Anderson, plans to turn the popular romance novel “Love and Other Words” into a movie. The book, written by the duo Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings under the name Christina Lauren, follows two friends who becom

science

Predicting Strength of FRP‑Wrapped Concrete Columns with a Smart AI Model

July 6, 2026

The safety of buildings that use fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP) to strengthen concrete depends on knowing how much weight the wrapped columns can hold. A new approach uses an adaptive neuro‑fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to estimate that capacity. The model learns from a large set of 812 real‑

sports

Conor McGregor’s Comeback: Why Fans Are Still Talking

July 6, 2026

Before UFC 329, many people wonder if Conor McGregor can fight again after five years away. Some critics point to his partying and drinking during that time, saying he “abused” himself. Coach Ray Longo even said the same thing. But Max Holloway, McGregor’s upcoming opponent, thinks differently. Hol

crime

Belt‑beat in the Lower East Side: A Hate Crime Shock

July 6, 2026

A 37‑year‑old man was taken into custody early Sunday after a disturbing incident at a playground in the Lower East Side. The arrest followed reports that the adult had approached a 12‑year‑old boy, shouted hateful anti‑LGBTQIA+ remarks, and struck him with a belt. The victim left the scene with min

finance

A Quiet Path to One Million Dollars

July 4, 2026

The story follows a 52‑year‑old health‑care administrator from El Paso, Texas, who earned her first million through steady saving and smart investing. She began by contributing to a workplace retirement plan, taking advantage of the employer match and gradually increasing her contributions until she

sports

World Cup Fans Discover Baseball in Kansas City

July 4, 2026

Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium has become a surprise hotspot for World Cup spectators. While the city is buzzing with soccer excitement, baseball fans and players have stepped onto the field to share a different kind of American sport. The Royals’ leadership sees this as an opening to introduce the

technology

The Chefman Slush-Ease MAX now costs way less than other frozen drink machines

July 4, 2026

Summer heat makes everyone crave cold, icy drinks at home. Frozen drink machines have become super popular lately, with big brands like Ninja and Margaritaville selling out fast during sales. Now Amazon is selling Chefman’s biggest frozen drink maker, the Slush-Ease MAX, at a steep discount. Normall

politics

Anchorage Assembly Stands Divided Over George Martinez’s Flight

July 3, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly faces a split decision about what to do next with Representative George Martinez after state regulators fined him for misusing campaign money on a round‑trip trip to Florida. Three members—Erin Baldwin Day, Keith McCormick and Sydney Scout—plan to introduce a resolution tha

opinion

A Quick Look at Why San Diego Still Lacks a Pickleball Home

July 2, 2026

The city of San Diego has promised to build a pickleball court at Robb Field, but the plan never got funded and now looks like it could be delayed until the 2030s. Players have been told to wait for studies, plans and money, but the sport’s rapid growth shows a different story. Pickleball is o