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Malls Are Turning Into Full‑Fun Destinations

July 18, 2026

New Jersey’s biggest shopping centers are changing fast. Instead of just stores, they now host restaurants, games and even wellness spots. The trend started with places like Cherry Hill Mall, which is adding six new shops for its 65th birthday. A long‑time tenant, Spencer’s, moved into a bi

entertainment

Downtown Beats: Santa Rosa’s Ross Street Party

July 18, 2026

Santa Rosa is turning a stretch of its main street into a living music venue. From August 14 to October 31, cars will be barred from a section of Ross Street so that local musicians and food trucks can take over the block. The idea grew out of a longer debate about closing part of Fourth Street, but

business

Job Cuts Shake Up Irvine Game Studio

July 18, 2026

Obsidian Entertainment, a game studio in Irvine, announced it will let go of 52 employees. The layoffs happen while the company is restructuring under Microsoft’s Xbox division. The announcement came from Jason Tucker, Obsidian’s HR director, who filed a notice with the state on July 6. He said t

technology

Portable Projector That Skips Walls and Sits Anywhere

July 18, 2026

Samsung has introduced a new projector that feels more like a gadget than a home theater. The Freestyle+ weighs less than a bag of books and can be plugged in or run from a battery, making it easy to move around. It shines up to 100 inches on almost any surface and costs just under a thousand dollar

entertainment

Wrestlers Draw Hope in Cancer‑Affected Kids’ Art Class

July 18, 2026

The event kicked off with WWE wrestlers Jacob Fatu and Joe Hendry joining a creative session for children battling cancer. They worked alongside Red Door Community, an organization that offers support groups and wellness workshops for those impacted by the disease. The duo helped guide a caricatu

art

Meet the Artist Behind Your New Card

July 18, 2026

The Art of Disney in Disney Springs hosted a special event for fans of the new Lorcana card game. Guests could join a virtual line and meet illustrator Mike Parker from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. on July 17. Parker signed cards and gave out a free Maleficent promo card to anyone who stopped by World

art

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

health

Smart Phone Support Helps Young Zambians Fight HIV and Drugs

July 18, 2026

The fight against HIV in sub‑Saharan Africa is toughest in Zambia, where many people live with the virus. Young adults aged 18 to 24 are especially hard hit because this age group is still figuring out who they are, takes more risks, and often loses the family safety net that helped them stay health

entertainment

Actor Leaves Game Role Because of Health

July 18, 2026

A voice actor for a new video game has decided to step away because of health concerns. The character she was playing is named Gwendolyn, and the game is still being made by Eclipse Glow Games. The studio announced this on its social media page on the 18th of the month. They said they are s

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