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Neighborhoods Fight to Keep Closed Store from Reopening

July 25, 2026

In a quiet part of Flint, people who live near a closed liquor shop on West Court Street are rallying against the idea of letting it open again. The building, once known as Cheers Market, has a history that many residents say is dangerous. A group called the Glendale Hills Neighborhood Association

crime

Unexpected Road Accident Leaves Horse and Man Hurt

July 20, 2026

A truck collided with an Amish buggy on County Road N near County Road H in Jackson County. The crash happened on Wednesday, July 8 around six in the evening. One man and a horse were injured. Police say the driver is a white male with black hair, short facial hair that might look like a goatee and

politics

Oak Park Tightens Rules on E‑Bikes and Scooters

July 17, 2026

Oak Park’s Village Board has just passed new rules that change how electric bikes, scooters and other motorized devices can be used in town. The changes come as the state of Illinois has started to set its own rules, and local officials want their laws to match. Police are planning a big public‑awa

crypto

Crypto Companies Shine While Tokens Slide: What’s Really Happening?

July 16, 2026

In the first half of 2026, shares of firms that deal with crypto rose by about 23 percent. At the same time, the market value of individual tokens fell roughly 36 percent, widening a gap of more than half a point. The difference may signal that investors are betting on the businesses behind crypto r

environment

Wildfires Sweep Oregon: Lightning, Wind and a Car Spark Evacuations

July 16, 2026

In the early days of the week, Oregon’s dry landscape turned into a tinderbox as thunderstorms lit fires in the northeast and a car crash ignited another blaze near Medford. The combination of hot air, low humidity and shifting winds made the fires spread quickly, forcing authorities to order people

celebrities

Glimpses of Fame: Childhood Tales of Stars You Know Today

July 2, 2026

Famous faces often start as regular people—some quiet, others wild, but all with stories that surprise. A high school friend recalls Adam Jones as a quiet artist whose macabre drawings hinted at his later fame in Tool. Meanwhile, Tom Morello stood out too, always carrying a guitar, bonding over art

politics

Reflecting America: What Leaders Say About Innovation, Freedom, and the Future

July 2, 2026

From space to the classroom, American icons are sharing what the country means to them as it approaches its 250th year. Astronaut Suni Williams has seen Earth from above. Every orbit reminds her how far the nation has come. She points to American inventions—rockets, satellites, even the small tools

science

Lightning Deaths in Eastern Turkey: What the Autopsies Reveal

June 28, 2026

In two Turkish provinces, investigators looked back at cases where people died from lightning. The research focused on who was hit, what happened at the scene, and what the post‑mortem exams showed. The fatalities were uncommon, but they are crucial for forensic work because the strikes happen ab

lifestyle

Pet Safety During Minnesota’s Heat Wave

June 28, 2026

Pets can feel the heat just as badly as we do, and when temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond, owners need to act fast. The first step is to keep animals inside a cool room or an air‑conditioned space whenever possible. If they must go outside, give them plenty of shade and a bowl that won’t

business

Celebrating 250 Years of American Storytelling

June 26, 2026

The new edition marks a quarter‑century of the United States, and it begins by naming the country’s most iconic companies. A nationwide poll led by a research partner helped rank firms like Ford, Apple, and Disney not just for profits but for how they shape culture. TIME is counted among those that