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Impact of Community and Race on Hip and Knee Surgery Outcomes

July 17, 2026

The research explores how living in poorer areas and belonging to different ethnic groups can affect people’s reports of recovery after hip or knee replacement surgery. In a system where patients do not pay at the hospital, doctors expected that everyone would benefit equally from the operation.

weather

Storms Strike Texas Hill Country Again: Floods Claim Lives and Test Community Resilience

July 17, 2026

The Texas Hill Country is facing a new wave of flash floods that have already taken two lives and forced hundreds of rescue missions. Local authorities say the worst is still ahead as rain continues to pour into Friday, threatening rivers that could reach historic levels. After a month of heavy d

crime

Crime Patterns: Where and When the Trouble Pops Up

July 17, 2026

Crime is not random. In almost every city, it sticks to certain spots and times. Researchers have found that a century of data shows two clear habits: the first is that some neighborhoods see more crime than others, and the second is that crime rises during particular seasons of the year. These h

crime

Racism‑Driven Attack Leads to Nine Years in Federal Jail

July 17, 2026

A white man named Jonathan Felkel was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for a hate‑motivated shooting that took place last summer. The incident happened on July 17, 2025, when Felkel drove into a gated neighborhood in Columbia and fired a semiautomatic rifle at a Black resident, Jarvis McKen

environment

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

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

crypto

Crypto Prices Drop After Bitcoin Peaks and Middle East Tensions Rise

July 16, 2026

Bitcoin fell to about $64, 000 after reaching a monthly high of $65, 500, as traders took profits and fresh attacks by Iran on U. S. bases in the Gulf added pressure to the market. \n\nThe pullback was seen across most cryptocurrencies, with many altcoins showing negative volume changes that hint at

health

Twins Show No Link Between Early Antibiotics and Childhood Weight

July 16, 2026

The rise in childhood obesity worries many. Some think early antibiotics might disturb gut bacteria and lead to weight gain. A Dutch study looked at twins to test this idea. Researchers used data from 34, 142 pairs of twins aged about five to fifteen years. They compared twins who had taken antibio

politics

A Working‑Class Candidate: Myth or Reality?

July 16, 2026

In the spring a family search on Zillow revealed how far a modest Maine home had risen in value, sparking thoughts about the lives that once filled it. The house, once owned by the author’s grandparents on modest wages in 1959, now sold for nearly half a million dollars. This image of rising costs s

health

Celebrating Kids: New Heroes Shining in Akron’s Community

July 16, 2026

Akron Children’s has unveiled the winners of its second More childhood, please. Awards, a yearly ceremony that spotlights people who make life better for children and families in Ohio’s 33 counties. The program began last year to honor volunteers, parents, nonprofits and more who help kids thrive.