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Soft Palms: New Music, Old Frustrations and a DIY Guide

June 20, 2026

In the quiet of their home studio, the Long Beach duo Scott Montoya and Julia Kugel talk about a project that has taken more than five years to finish. Their latest record, “In Echo, ” drops this Friday on Everloving Records and is a reaction to how the world has changed since 2020. The first album

entertainment

Music Leaders Push Japan’s Global Reach

June 19, 2026

Sony Music Japan’s chief, Shunsuke Muramatsu, has been named a top global influencer in the music world. His company signs artists like YOASOBI, Creepy Nuts and Kenshi Yonezu, who chart in Japan and abroad. Muramatsu says success comes from mixing new ideas with proven methods, and he encourages his

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Knicks Parade Brings Big Names Downtown

June 19, 2026

New York threw a party last week the city won’t forget, and everyone from Oscar winners to hometown rappers showed up to prove it. The Knicks capped off a wild Finals run with a championship barely anyone saw coming—beating San Antonio in five games after pulling off two near-miraculous comebacks. I

politics

A new cultural hub rises in Chicago with fun and learning

June 19, 2026

Chicago will unveil a shiny new campus this week on the south side, called the Obama Presidential Center. The site sits on 19 acres along a well-known park strip, putting culture and recreation side by side. It isn’t a library in the old sense, because presidential papers stay in Washington, D. C. I

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Big names light up the 2026 World Cup stage

June 18, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with star power right from the start during Team USA’s first game in Los Angeles. Celebrities didn’t just show up—they turned up in force, making appearances throughout the tournament. From music moguls to sports legends and Hollywood icons, the event became as muc

sports

Cole Ragans’ elbow trouble: What’s really going on?

June 17, 2026

Cole Ragans, the Royals’ left-handed pitcher, still can’t throw because his elbow keeps bothering him. The team shut down his throwing session last Friday when he felt sharp pain, and no one has figured out why yet. On Tuesday, manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Ragans remains on the injured list, stil

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Spring Sports Stars Get Their Big Moment

June 16, 2026

The Detroit High School Sports Awards, backed by Gift of Life Michigan and other local sponsors, will spotlight the top athletes for the 2025‑26 spring season on June 24 at Motor City Casino Hotel. The live ceremony will also honor the fall and winter nominees, whose lists are already available onli

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Sports line-up for a packed Tuesday night

June 16, 2026

Sports lovers have no shortage of options on Tuesday. Starting early in the morning, horse racing fans can tune in to watch the latest action from Royal Ascot in England, a historic event that dates back to the 1800s. Around lunchtime, tennis enthusiasts have multiple tournaments to choose from, fea

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Dawn Richard’s legal battle against Sean Combs ends without justice

June 16, 2026

A singer who once performed in groups created by Sean Combs has lost her lawsuit against him. The case was dismissed by a federal judge because it came too late. Dawn Richard claimed Combs created a hostile work environment where she faced unwanted touching, verbal abuse, and pay disputes. Her lawsu

technology

KTH Alumni Gather in Dubai to Explore Tech and Business Connections

June 16, 2026

In Dubai, a group of 74 professionals from tech, finance, and other fields came together for an event focused on turning new ideas into real business opportunities. The gathering included alumni from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a top Swedish university known for its work in engineering and in