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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

politics

Term Limits in Congress: A Debate Over Age, Power and Choice

July 18, 2026

Senators and representatives are arguing about whether a new rule should cap how long people can serve in Congress. Some lawmakers say the voters already decide who stays, and that age or health limits are up to the electorate. Others worry that older members might keep power too long, and that fres

health

Dog Toy Dangers: Why Everyday Fun Can Turn Into a Health Hazard

July 18, 2026

Dogs love to chew, but some toys can hide serious risks. A recent incident involving a golden retriever that swallowed an AirTag shows how quickly pets can ingest dangerous items. While the device itself is a tracking tool, it was the small size and appealing scent that made it irresistible to the d

politics

Governor Race Shifts as Candidate Steps Down Over Money Issues

July 18, 2026

A new turn in Wisconsin’s political scene came when a leading Democratic hopeful announced her withdrawal from the gubernatorial contest. She cited a growing cloud of financial questions that she felt could harm her party’s chances in the upcoming election. The decision came after a series of confus

business

Citizens Bank Pulls Out of Prison Funding, City Responds

July 18, 2026

Citizens Bank has decided to stop providing loans to CoreCivic and The GEO Group, the two biggest private prison operators in the United States. The move was announced on Friday and is described by the bank as a business decision, not a moral stance. The company said that because the federal g

business

Paul Schrage: The Man Who Made McDonald’s a Brand

July 18, 2026

Paul D. Schrage, who helped shape the face of McDonald’s for three decades, passed away at 90. He began his journey with the fast‑food giant when Ray Kroc chose him to start the marketing department from scratch. Schrage guided every campaign, from the iconic Golden Arches to the launch of Ron

business

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for $587 Million

July 18, 2026

A major media company just made a big move into artificial intelligence. In March, Netflix announced it had paid about $587 million to acquire a startup founded by actor Ben Affleck. The deal was revealed in an SEC filing, and it came at the same time Netflix also announced a separate partnership wi

science

Why People Take Shortcuts in Science

July 18, 2026

Research teams often face tight deadlines and fierce competition. Because of these pressures, some scientists choose shortcuts that can make studies easier to publish but harm the truth. These shortcuts are called questionable research practices, or QRPs. QRPs range from tweaking data after

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

Artists Fight Back Over Unpaid Consignment Fees

ICE Officer’s Past Raises Questions About Hiring Rules

Term Limits in Congress: A Debate Over Age, Power and Choice

Dog Toy Dangers: Why Everyday Fun Can Turn Into a Health Hazard

Governor Race Shifts as Candidate Steps Down Over Money Issues

Citizens Bank Pulls Out of Prison Funding, City Responds

Paul Schrage: The Man Who Made McDonald’s a Brand

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for $587 Million

Why People Take Shortcuts in Science

Data Centers Spark Nationwide Protest Wave

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for $587 Million