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Detroit High School Sports Night: Stars, Wins and Stories

June 25, 2026

The MotorCity Casino Hotel hosted a glittering ceremony on June 24, celebrating more than 300 Detroit-area athletes. The event highlighted the top performers across every sport, from football and basketball to cross‑country and gymnastics. Key awards included the overall boys and girls athlete

business

Reviving Bay City’s Historic Heart with Café Plans and Grants

June 25, 2026

Lumberman’s Mercantile isn’t just a store anymore. It’s turning into a café too, thanks to a $25, 000 grant that aims to boost small businesses and restore old buildings. The store sits in a 143-year-old brick building on Midland Street in Bay City, a street known for its mix of old and new business

business

New Deal in the Spotlight: Mari Eyes ATG’s Theatrical Empire

June 24, 2026

Mari, a fresh entrant in the events arena, is reportedly deep into negotiations to buy ATG Entertainment for £4. 5 billion (about $6 billion). The talks are exclusive and involve ATG’s private‑equity partner, Providence. If everything goes smoothly, the deal could close in just a few weeks. B

religion

Turkey Moves to Reopen Historic Orthodox Seminary

June 22, 2026

The Turkish president has asked officials to start talks again about bringing back an Orthodox Christian school that closed in 1971. The seminary, located on a small island near Istanbul, was once the main training center for Eastern Orthodox clergy. Its closure has been a point of contention betwee

sports

The Browns' new rookies might change the 2026 AFC game

June 21, 2026

The Cleveland Browns landed two rookies in this year's draft who could shake up the AFC next season. Denzel Boston, a big receiver picked late in the second round, might surprise fans despite being overlooked by some teams. Scouts already rated him highly before draft day, comparing his skills to to

entertainment

Streaming Hack for Horror and Sci-Fi Fans to Save Cash

June 20, 2026

The summer movie season isn’t just about bright explosions and superhero capes—horror and sci-fi are still packing theaters. But if you’d rather stay in, a new bundle lets you binge some of the weirdest, wildest, and most terrifying films without breaking the bank. For less than the price of a movie

politics

African and Caribbean Leaders Push for Global Slavery Reparations

June 20, 2026

A three-day gathering in Ghana wrapped up with a bold push for reparations tied to transatlantic slavery. African and Caribbean nations aren’t just asking for apologies—they’re demanding real action. This includes debt relief, financial compensation, and reforms to global financial institutions that

politics

France questions the idea of migrant processing centers in other countries

June 20, 2026

European leaders are divided over a new plan to handle migration by setting up centers in countries outside the EU. French President Emmanuel Macron made it clear this week that France won't support the idea, calling such centers ineffective and questioning whether they fit with European values. Ma

entertainment

Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Movies: A Quick‑Fire Action Take

June 19, 2026

Ritchie has become one of Hollywood’s busiest directors, churning out blockbusters almost every year since 2015. Before that, his career was uneven; after early hits like Snatch, he released a few flops. His fortunes changed when he teamed with Robert Downey Jr. on the 2009 Sherlock Holmes film, whi

art

Celebrating 150 Years of Art and Community in Denver

June 19, 2026

The stone building that now houses the Emmanuel Art Gallery has stood on Denver’s Auraria campus since 1876, witnessing the city’s growth and change. In 2024 it marks a century and a half of serving as a cultural hub, and the gallery has opened a new show called “Come Together: 150 Years of the Emma