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street north

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

July 17, 2026

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

crime

Surveillance in St. Cloud: Where the Cameras Are

July 17, 2026

The feeling that someone is watching you has become all too common. With doorbell cams, security feeds, and phones everywhere, it’s easy to think a lens is always on you. In St. Cloud, more than twenty of these “Flock” cameras—automated license‑plate readers—are now active. What exactly is a Flock

health

New Brain‑Care Center Opens in Howard

July 17, 2026

A fresh 40‑bed rehab hospital has just opened on South Taylor Street in Howard, a partnership between Hospital Sisters Health System and Lifepoint Rehabilitation. The new site focuses on helping people recover from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord damage and other serious conditions. The stan

finance

Australian Finance Group Sees Steady Growth as Analysts Stay Positive

July 17, 2026

Macquarie keeps its upbeat stance on Australian Finance Group Ltd. , pushing a buy recommendation with a target of A$2. 26. Other analysts on Wall Street echo a similar view, noting a moderate buy consensus and an average price target near A$2. 13. The company delivered solid results in the la

entertainment

Cactus Taquería’s Final Bite in Hollywood

July 17, 2026

The story of a small taco shop that lived for 34 years ends in the heart of Hollywood. The family who opened it, Mario and Martha, started selling simple tacos on Vine Street in 1992 while raising their kids nearby. The shop grew into a neighborhood staple, serving late‑night burritos and earn

politics

Why New York’s Closed Primaries Leave Most Voters Behind

July 17, 2026

The real battle for New Yorkers’ streets, schools and taxes happens in June, not November. In that month the state’s closed primaries decide who will represent the city in every important office, yet most voters are excluded from that decision. This creates a democracy that works only for a small gr

politics

\Border crisis: Canada’s north becomes a drug hub\

July 16, 2026

\"The longest border in the world is now a danger zone. \n\nU. S. officials say that drug cartels are moving their shipments north because Canada’s checks are weaker. \n\nIn the last year, police seized enough fentanyl to kill 17 million people, and every week a new suspect on a watch list is caught

business

PENN Adds New Games to Canada, Expanding Online Play

July 16, 2026

PENN Entertainment has broadened its digital reach in Canada by launching several of its flagship gaming apps in Alberta. The company introduced theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino, along with separate Hollywood Casino and theScore Casino applications, giving residents a wider choice of betting and cas

science

No Leak at South Africa’s Only Nuclear Plant

July 16, 2026

The nuclear watchdog in South Africa says that three incidents at its sole power station did not release any radioactive material into the outside world. The events happened on June 30, July 2 and July 7 when a loss of power cut the ventilation systems during routine maintenance. Inside the Ko

crime

Unexpected Crash Hits Local Sports Bar Sign

July 16, 2026

A recent video shows a driver, trying to escape police, careening into the sign of a sports bar in Myrtle Beach. The incident involved 59‑year‑old William Moore, who was pursued after authorities discovered stolen license plates from Georgia. While speeding, the officer decided it was safer to