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Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series opens in River Island Park

WOONSOCKET – The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series returned to the city’s River Island Park Friday evening with a kick-off performance by headliner soul, jazz and blues artist Shayna Steele, an opening act featuring the YONKS from Providence and even...

California se apresura a ofrecer ayuda nanciera para la formación laboral a corto plazo

La ayuda financiera federal es el motor del sistema de educación superior del país, inyectando miles de millones en préstamos y becas estudiantiles solo en California, y este verano, el Departamento de Educación de EEUU planea ampliar la ayuda para los...

Hundreds participate in Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth

Hundreds walked in Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom in Forth Worth to celebrate Juneteenth on a rainy Friday morning. The walk was delayed until 10 a.m., one hour past its original start time, due to the rain. That so many people came despite the weather...

HIGHEST-PAID WORLD CUP PLAYERS

Estadounidenses arman un festival en el Distrito de Fairfax

Los miles de seguidores de la selección de Estados Unidos se marcharon satisfechos con el triunfo 2-0 que lograron frente a su similar de Australia, en el estadio Lumen Field de Seattle, donde consiguieron asegurar el pasaje a los dieciseisavos de...

Keeping a promise

More than 73 years after his Air Force plane crashed into an Alaskan mountain, a Wisconsin airman’s remains came home. ● Airman Second Class Daniel McMann was the 51st of 52 people aboard a cargo plane that crashed Nov. 22, 1952, to be brought to their...

Dayton is home for Ahiska Turkish community

When more than 20 years ago the first Ahiska Turkish families left Eastern Russia for the U.S., they could not have known the impact they would have on Dayton. Decades spent fleeing from one country to another left the thousands that boarded those...

A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Sisters Ailani Loving, 9, left, and Jaylin King, 21, pose at L.A.’s Leimert Park, among the many Juneteenth events held nationwide Friday. In Chicago, the Obama center opened to the public.

WAY OVERDUE

Five times in its past 10 runnings, the Ohio Derby has been won by a horse directly exiting the Triple Crown series. That’s the case for five of the 10 entrants in Saturday’s renewal of the Grade 3, $500,000 Ohio Derby at Thistledown. Ocelli, third in...

Sutter County Museum’s Black History exhibit receives a national award; ‘It was always a community effort,’ director says

With the help of people in the community stepping forward to donate artifacts, and volunteers and staff who worked thousands of hours, the Black History exhibit at the Sutter County Museum in Yuba City is grabbing the public’s attention. As a reward...

Howe Travel Center supports school supply drive

Poteau – First National Bank announced today an upcoming name and brand change effective Aug. 1. Starting in late July, clients will see the name Monument Bank integrated across the bank. “The name Monument Bank represents our dedication to building...

City of Newton Names Mark David Beal as Chief of Police

The City of Newton is pleased to announce that Interim Police Chief Mark David Beal will soon be sworn in as Chief of Police for the Newton Police Department. Beal has served as Interim Police Chief since the retirement of Vidal A. Sipe in March. A...

Mighty Magic: Ridgway Teens participate in cooperative story telling with Ridgway Public Library’s Dungeons and Dragons club

RIDGWAY-Ever wanted to be a knight in shining armor? Or a dashing rogue slinking through the shadows? Perhaps a wizard with total command of the elements? Well, Ridgway area teens are afforded this very opportunity with the Ridgway Public Library’s...

Couple recognizes locals’ generosity

Editor’s Note: One of the joys of working for The Inyo Register is being able to showcase the good that exists in the communities that make up the Eastern Sierra. The following heartfelt thank you letter is especially joyous. In reading it you will...

WT’s New Immersive Virtual Reality Lab Wins Major Industry Award

CANYON, Texas — A hightech addition to one of the campus’s most historic buildings has won a national award for West Texas A&M University. Buffalo Vision: The Frontier of Learning, a 280-degree virtual reality lab, won the Best Collaboration Space...

U.S. Soccer Wins Again, Beating Australia 2-0

Alex Freeman scored the U.S. team’s second goal Friday in Seattle as it notched its second win in as many matches in the World Cup, outscoring its opponents 6-1. The win guarantees the U.S. advances to the knockout round.

Foldable iPhone or the Galaxy Z Fold 8? There’s one correct answer

This year’s foldable flagship rivalry will be unlike anything that we have seen before. That’s because this year, Samsung’s newest foldables will go toe to toe with Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone, also known as the iPhone Ultra. Apple’s foray...

U.S. Army Old Guard to headline Mckean County’s largest America250 Celebration

What: Mckean County Grand Celebration Parade, a signature America250 event featuring more than 100 participating units and a special appearance by the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. When: Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 am Where: Main...

El jefe de DDHH de la ONU rechaza el nuevo sistema de retorno migratorio europeo y pide…

El Alto Comisionado de Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, Volker Türk, ha comunicado este sábado su pesar por la aprobación esta semana en el seno de la Unión Europea del nuevo sistema de retorno de migrantes que acelera el proceso de...

Mondial 2026 : résultats, articles et temps forts de la nuit

La Coupe du monde 2026 se poursuit aux États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique. Voici les principaux contenus publiés par la rédaction de France 24 après les rencontres de la nuit. Les résultats de la nuit Groupe D : La team USA qualifiée pour les 16es de...

To the World Cup in a two-seater, we’ve found the best fans!

We don’t need to tell you anymore how incredible the Scottish fans are. The last few days, months, and years have made that abundantly clear. But two supporters of the Tartan Army have now taken this madness to a whole new level. A Scottish duo...

Oklahoma pastor to pray for nation as part of Franklin Graham's call for 50 days of prayer

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – For 50 days, 50 pastors from 50 states are joining together in prayer for America as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 4. Franklin Graham is calling for Christians to pray that America...

Red, white and 2- 0!

The U. S. men’s national team won its second straight game at this World Cup, defeating Australia 2- 0 on Friday in Seattle to clinch a spot in the knockout round. The U. S. scored on an Australian own goal and on a header from Alex Freeman, then held...

As store prices rise, some FL families skip fresh food

This is the first of three stories about how Florida residents are coping with higher food prices. One in three Floridians are cutting back on buying fresh produce because of escalating prices and 70% say their financial situation has worsened because...

Yaoundé dénonce l'utilisation du pavillon camerounais après une nouvelle interception d'…

Après le Tagor, le Smyrtos et à nouveau, les protestations du Cameroun. Le Tagor, appartenant à la flotte fantôme russe avait été intercepté le 7 juin au large de la Bretagne par les autorités françaises. Le Smyrtos est un autre pétrolier, intercepté...

Concerns raised about puppy yoga

One white, scraggly mutt named Lambchop won over the crowd at a Northwest Austin puppy yoga class — until he relieved himself on someone’s sweater. Across the room, another puppy named Winston repeatedly interrupted the instructor, prancing around the...

Next round of Iran peace talks on hold

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire June 19 after escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a final peace agreement with Iran. Still, negotiations to end the war appeared to be delayed,...

‘Our experiences have value’

For many veterans, the toughest battles begin after they leave the military. Dr. Sammie Young wants to make sure those struggles do not go unnoticed. Young served in the U.S. Navy for four decades, retiring as a chief petty officer. Before that,...

Sweetwater Native Honored with Prestigious Impact Award

Sweetwater native Veda Owens Thomas is a graduate of Sweetwater High School and the daughter of LaVerne Owens, a retired Sweetwater educator, and the late James Owens. Following graduation, she earned a bachelor's degree from Angelo State University...

Nelson Body Shop honored at Statehouse for 100 years of service

COLUMBUS — Nelson Body Shop was honored at the Ohio Statehouse during a legislative session in recognition of the company’s remarkable 100-year history and its lasting commitment to serving the community. During the special recognition, Representative...

Celebrating Father’s Day!

The Shelby Daily Globe reached out to the community and asked residents to submit pictures of father’s to celebrate Father’s Day. Thank you to all the dad’s out there for everything you do every single day!

Align Studios opens its doors in Punxsy

PUNXSUTAWNEY — If you’re ready to get into shape as summer will officially be here this weekend but you haven’t figured out what to do, you can practice some yoga at Align Studio, owned by Alex and Phil Dobson, located at 113 N. Findley St. in...

County Historical Society Honored by National Foundation

The Auglaize County Historical Society has been named one of this year’s National Historic Marker Weekend Photo Challenge honorees by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Syracuse, New York. The honor was awarded for the Historical Society’s Marker...

Discover Plymouth kicks off summer with Pirate Palooza

PLYMOUTH — On Thursday, downtown Plymouth was commandeered by pirates but don’t worry, the Plymouth Police Department weren’t called because nothing was plundered. Pirate Palooza, Plymouth’s summer kickoff party, was put on by Discover Plymouth and...

‘Unearthing a story’

Children and families gathered at the Yuma Heritage Library for a lively presentation by reptile expert Wildman Phil, who brought a variety of live animals to celebrate the launch of the library’s summer reading program. The educational event...

All aboard for childcare at bus station facility

Four years ago, a 12,000-squarefoot commercial space inside of Grand Rapids Central Station, the area’s main bus hub, lay vacant. Today, it’s a childcare center. Equipped to serve around 100 kids, the facility prioritizes slots for those with parents...

Next round of Iran peace talks on hold

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire that was set to begin at 4 p.m. local time June 19 after escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a final peace agreement with Iran. Still, the next...

All Tied Up

Ralph Lauren might single-handedly revive the neckwear business (after all, that’s where he started), incorporating repp ties, cravats, bows and neck scarves into his Polo Ralph Lauren and Purple Label collections, paraded together in Milan on Friday...

Louisville son recreates father’s WWII photo

Most tourists don’t stumble upon Nanakuli Beach Park, but the sandy beach with a distinctly curved mountain in the backdrop in Hawaii held a piece of Doug Draper’s family past. So, Doug traveled more than 4,000 miles to find it. Eighty years before,...

Next round of Iran peace talks on hold

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire that was set to begin at 4 p.m. local time June 19 after escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a final peace agreement with Iran. Still, the next...

Winners of AV Press’ Father’s Day art contest

Here are the four winners of the Antelope Valley Press Draw Your Dad contest along with other entries worth featuring. The 2026 contest drew many entries in the four age categories of 3 to 7 and 8 to 11, 12 to 17 and 18 and older. All the aspiring...

First cruise ship of the season to arrive this week

The the season’s first and largest cruise ship, is scheduled to arrive on Thursday in Nome, carrying about 1,600 passengers. The Noordam is the sister ship to the Westerdam, which visited Nome nearly exactly one year ago on June 19. The Noordam plans...

Rhode Island Computer Museum celebrates new home in North Kingstown

NORTH KINGSTOWN — Whether you’re versed in IT or just looking for something to do on a rainy day, there’s a particular museum collection you just might want to check out. Hidden behind the Firehouse Subs on Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown is the door...

Greyson Meyer helps Pennsylvania Blue win Men’s Freestyle Championship at 2026 USA Wrestling 16U National Duals

FARMINGTON, UTAH – Last weekend was a monumental one for local wrestler Greyson Meyer, who will be entering his sophomore year at St. Marys Area High School this fall. Meyer competed as a member of the Pennsylvania Blue team in the Men’s Freestyle...

LOWER CRIME RATES AT RISK

The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point in more than a century. Homicides across 35 major American cities fell 21% in 2025, amounting to 922 fewer...

DOJ cuts grants, halting public safety efforts across U.S.

The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point in more than a century. Homicides across 35 major American cities fell 21% in 2025, amounting to 922 fewer...

Harmonious farewell

KINGSTON — Between a full symphony orchestra and an impressive chorus ensemble, South Kingstown High School’s graduation at the Ryan Center is always an event to look forward to. But this year, one of the most moving moments of the ceremony came from...

25 million people lost Medicaid after pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people covered by Medicaid rose month after month – an unusual pattern for the government’s insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities. Why? A policy of continuous coverage during the...

Culture stories

Amonths-long effort to increase awareness and understanding of the diverse communities who built Tuolumne County and California culminated Thursday night with a presentation in the courtyard of the Tuolumne County Museum by local author and historian...

Saline County panel sends new animal control ordinance to Public Safety Committee

SALINE COUNTY — The Saline County Animal Control Ordinance Temporary Working Committee officially recommended a proposal to the Public Safety Committee during a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, June 17. The meeting was only the second of the...

Obama Center opens while Trump looms

Remember hope and change? The sun-splashed, star-studded dedication of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18 was designed to echo the sense of excitement and possibility that surrounded former President Barack Obama’s election in 2008 −...

Michigan swimmer to tow 250 cannonballs

Jim Dreyer, the 62-year-old long-distance swimmer who calls himself “The Shark” and has achieved unusual feats in the water, is planning a new test of strength: The Michigander aims to tow 250 cannonballs while swimming 22 miles. Take that, UFC...

Union County Cooperative Extension Service and Main Street El Dorado give updates to Quorum Court

Union County Quorum Court was visited by Terry Moore, executive director of Main Street El Dorado, and Jason Hillman, staff chair of the Union County Cooperative Extension Service, for updates on their programs from 2026. Moore, who became the...

Next round of Iran peace talks on hold

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire June 19 after escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a final peace agreement with Iran. Still, negotiations to end the war appeared to be delayed,...

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Next round of Iran peace talks on hold

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire that was set to begin at 4 p.m. local time June 19 after escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a final peace agreement with Iran. Still, the next...

Comedian Carlos Mencia Facing Criminal Charges in LA, District Attorney Announces

A comedian whose past is littered with accusations of joke theft is facing a future of criminal allegations that could mean 10 years in prison. At a news conference Thursday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that Carlos...

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Obama Center opens while Trump looms

Remember hope and change? The sun-splashed, star-studded dedication of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18 was designed to echo the sense of excitement and possibility that surrounded former President Barack Obama’s election in 2008 −...

Massive Rhode Island Gang Enterprise Toppled After Decade Of Guns, Drugs, And COVID Fraud

THE BREAKDOWN: Federal prosecutors have charged 26 individuals tied to Rhode Island street gangs, alleging they ran a decade-long criminal enterprise responsible for murder, drug trafficking, and widespread financial fraud. Federal authorities in Rhode...

‘This year in Cuba.’ Holding onto a sliver of hope in Miami | Column

When I was growing up, every Christmas and New Year’s one family member or another would raise their glass to “next year in Cuba.” This was the holiday-party metronome of my childhood. Later, the poet, writer and academic, Gustavo Pérez Firmat, would...

Trump draws scathing rebuke in paper owned by billionaire GOP megadonor

U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran is drawing vehement criticism not only from Democrats and Never Trump conservatives, but also, from some of his supporters. Danny Zaken, an Israel-based journalist for Israel Hayom - which is owned...

Is UDR Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

UDR, Inc. (UDR) stands as one of the nation’s premier multifamily real estate investment trusts (REITs), backed by a proven track record of generating consistent, long-term returns. Through strategic acquisitions, developments, redevelopments, and...

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday. It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to get out of the...

Review: Shakira got all the she wolves on their feet

If Shakira’s performance at Acrisure Arena was her audition tape for headlining a future Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, consider her at the top of our list. The Colombian superstar took the Palm Desert stage by storm on Wednesday, June 17,...

It’s Aperitivo Time Somewhere

Throw a no-stress party filled with European-inspired nibbles. The drinks? A DIY spritz bar, of course

Life- saving autonomous drone could find people who fall off ships

“Man overboard!” The dreaded call that starts a race against time and the often treacherous sea. Sadly, the sea often wins, mainly due to reaction times. Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that...

¿ESTÁ VACÍA LA CÁRCEL ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ?

Según la Policía de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE), los inmigrantes retenidos en Alligator Alcatraz fueron trasladados a otras prisiones, menos de un año después de que la instalación abriera el verano pasado. En un comunicado el miércoles, un portavoz...

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire that was set to begin at 4 p.m. local time June 19 after escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a final peace agreement with Iran. Still, the next...

Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Andy Burnham has won the crucial Makerfield byelection by a huge majority, paving the way for a challenge to Keir Starmer’s premiership. The Greater Manchester mayor beat the Reform UK candidate, Robert Kenyon, by 9,231 votes, and the new hardline...

‘WILDLY BORING’

“Has anybody ever wondered what the internet looks like?” As Alex Carroll poses this question next to a row of cages inside the former Eastgate Mall in Indianapolis, he has to shout to be heard from a few feet away. A group consisting mostly of local...

Investigators: Camp Mystic did not meet state emergency requirements

AUSTIN — Investigators into the deadly flood that killed 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic concluded the Christian youth camp failed to meet state emergency requirements or prepare for the July 4, 2025, flood. State investigators for a joint...

County schools’ summer of construction continues

If you want to learn what 300 dump trucks worth of dirt looks like, head over to see a small hill that now resides on the Model High School baseball field. And according to Floyd County Schools Executive Director of Facilities John Worsham, they...

‘His time is now’

Ryan Craig knows he’s taking a job with unique pressure. Yes, he’s familiar with most people in the Vegas Golden Knights locker room. He has worked with some of those players from the beginning. But now the former longtime assistant is walking into...

No apologies from LGBTQ+ leader

ASBURY PARK – An unapologetic 35-year-old Black woman with facial hair is showing up to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights across New Jersey. Brielle Winslow-Majette, the acting executive director of Garden State Equality, a statewide advocacy organization...

Cream of the coast

Looking for a laid-back Mississippi beach trip? Southern Living says Ocean Springs and Bay St. Louis should be on your list. The lifestyle magazine highlighted 20 coastal cities with friendly people, great restaurants and natural beauty. The list also...

DOJ cuts grants, halting public safety efforts across U.S.

The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point in more than a century. Homicides across 35 major American cities fell 21% in 2025, amounting to 922 fewer...

LOWER CRIME RATES AT RISK

The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point in more than a century. Homicides across 35 major American cities fell 21% in 2025, amounting to 922 fewer...

A testament to hope

CHICAGO — Former president Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy as three former presidents joined him on stage in an extraordinary event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities,...

Obama Presidential Center celebrated as civic hub in Chicago

Thousands of invited guests, led by former presidents and heads of state, converged on a lakefront Chicago park on Thursday to dedicate the Obama Presidential Center, a sprawling campus of granite, nature and art designed as a hub of civic life and...

New London High School graduates 187

School name: New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus Number of graduates: 187 Ceremony location: High school football field Class president and valedictorian: Kalyani Patel said there wasn’t any one accomplishment or group of students that made...

‘A more holistic approach’

The Adinkra symbol sankofa is commonly depicted as a bird walking forward with its head turned backward. Originating from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa, the symbol literally translates to the phrase “go back and get it.” For the New Mexico...

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Celebrating freedom

More than 100 people gathered June 15 in front of Columbus City Hall to celebrate the day federal troops informed enslaved African Americans in Texas that they were free – two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The June 15...

Uncle, one other charged in case of Wendel’s death

She was missing for five days then found dead on March 19 in South Dakota, miles from home. Now her uncle has been charged in her death. On Thursday, June 18, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa announced after three months of...

HISTORIC REVERSAL

President Donald Trump’s administration can replace the slavery exhibits it removed in January from George Washington’s Philadelphia residence, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third...

‘Happy they’re back’ after drug addiction

The proudest moment of Kim Humphrey’s fatherhood wasn’t when his son aced a test, got married, or became a dad himself. It was the day his son turned himself in to the police. That day, Humphrey said, was the day he got his son back after a 10-year...

BROADWAY CURTAIN CALL

It was a celebration 53 years in the making, and millions of New York Knicks fans turned out for the tickertape parade to honor the team in lower Manhattan on Thursday, June 18. The skies opened up and orange, blue and white confetti rained down on...

Juneteenth events honor past, celebrate freedom

Knoxvillians celebrated Juneteenth with joyous hearts under clear skies at the annual MLK Jr. Parade/March and Juneteenth Celebration. The events were organized by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission. The parade began at Chilhowee...

Portsmouth Pride 2026 is a protest and a celebration

PORTSMOUTH — Serving approximately 500 LGBTQ+ youth across the state, the nonprofit New Hampshire Outright has increased its programming by 25% over the past year. Portsmouth Pride, the organization’s largest annual event, is set for Saturday, June...

Michigan swimmer to tow 250 cannonballs

Jim Dreyer, the 62-year-old long-distance swimmer who calls himself “The Shark” and has achieved unusual feats in the water, is planning a new test of strength: The Michigander aims to tow 250 cannonballs while swimming 22 miles. Take that, UFC...

N.J. Turnpike work seen as threat to an Underground Railroad stop

LAWNSIDE — For nearly 200 years, the historic Peter Mott House — believed to have once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad — has managed to withstand the encroachment of the outside world. In the 1950s, construction of the New Jersey Turnpike...

DOJ cuts grants, halting public safety efforts across U.S.

The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point in more than a century. Homicides across 35 major American cities fell 21% in 2025, amounting to 922 fewer...

Obama Center opens while Trump looms

Remember hope and change? The sun-splashed, star-studded dedication of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18 was designed to echo the sense of excitement and possibility that surrounded former President Barack Obama’s election in 2008 − a...

Study: City ranks among fastest-growing suburbs

Dreaming of white-sand beaches and sunset waterfronts? Look no further than Alabama’s charming coastal downtowns, home to some of the South’s best beach towns. Southern Living readers ranked Orange Beach and Gulf Shores as the South’s No. 2 beach town...

Next round of Iran peace talks on hold

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire that was set to begin at 4 p.m. local time June 19 after escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a final peace agreement with Iran. Still, the next...

Scenic trips to celebrate AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY

America is turning 250, but some of its greatest treasures don’t sit behind museum glass. h The awe-inspiring scenes that take your breath away and remind you of the beauty of our nation are hidden along winding roads, tucked into mountain valleys,...

U.S., Iran sign initial deal; talks continue

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in...

SWEET HOPE, CHICAGO

Standing in front of his namesake presidential center near the neighborhood where he launched his historic political career, former President Barack Obama paid homage Thursday to the city that inspired him to run and led him to love. The South Sider...

Obama Center opens while Trump looms

Remember hope and change? The sun-splashed, star-studded dedication of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18 was designed to echo the sense of excitement and possibility that surrounded former President Barack Obama’s election in 2008 −...

Next round of Iran peace talks on hold

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire June 19 after escalating violence between Israel and Lebanon complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a final peace agreement with Iran. Still, negotiations to end the war appeared to be delayed,...

Sanders touted firms’ unproven China ties

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders used the attorney general’s office to assail businesses as run by Communist China despite her staff knowing those claims were unproven and the companies might be following the law, internal texts disclosed in court records...

New Miss Arkansas turns crown into call for seat belt safety

Ava Weeks said her first thought after hearing her name called as Miss Arkansas 2026 was disbelief. “Oh my gosh, did they really just say Ava?” she said laughing, wondering if she had heard right. Weeks, a 21-year-old Conway native who represented...

A Gallery of Accomplishments

IAIA’S Museum of Contemporary Native Arts director Patsy Phillips leaves a lasting impression as she moves on to her next chapter.

‘Inevitable is happening’

About 15 years ago, architect David Hudson — now retired — worked on a plan that envisioned a brand new gateway to Chattanooga’s Southside. As part of a broader urban design challenge held by the River City Co., Hudson and his team proposed a new...

After its closure, college finds new life

PLAINFIELD — Leo Kurland grew up in Los Angeles, the nation’s secondlargest city. He studied theater at Northwestern University in Chicago, the nation’s third-largest city. Right now he’s in rural Plainfield, population a shade over 1,200, where’s...

ROOM TO GROW

PROVIDENCE – Rising six stories above a sea of hospital parking lots, a new 178-unit apartment building is slowly moving in residents. Called The Flynn, after the school that once sat on its lot, the building is 30% occupied. The developer and owner,...

Lahmeyer admits affair

One day after withdrawing his bid for Congress, the Tulsa minister who founded Pastors for Trump has admitted to having an affair with a former beauty queen who helped raise money for his campaign for the 1st Congressional District. The Rev. Jackson...

Sanders touted firms’ unproven China ties

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders used the attorney general’s office to assail businesses as run by Communist China despite her staff knowing those claims were unproven and the companies might be following the law, internal texts disclosed in court records...

THE NEW STANDARD

ZeroEnergy Design and Auburndale Builders create a high-performance family home that pairs sustainability with everyday comfort.

10 years ago the Cavs made NBA history

The actual words can’t be written in this space, but “FAFO” definitely could describe what happened with the Cleveland Cavaliers before Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. (To keep things PG, we’ll say that stands for...

N. J. Turnpike work seen as threat to an Underground Railroad stop

LAWNSIDE — For nearly 200 years, the historic Peter Mott House — believed to have once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad — has managed to withstand the encroachment of the outside world. In the 1950s, construction of the New Jersey Turnpike...

Conchas with a Cop

Attendees ask Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies questions and pose for pictures at the SCV Sheriff’s Station’s “Conchas with a Cop” at Vallarta Supermarket in Canyon Country on Tuesday.

Reflecting Pool algae bloom one of biggest recorded in years after $14M renovation

Days after the completion this month of a $14 million renovation, the shallow water in the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool had more algae in it than at any recorded point in the month of June for at least five years, according to a specialized...

HITTING THE SKIDS

The FBI and Homeland Security agents swooped on Skid Row on Thursday in a dramatic escalation of California’s voter fraud probe after homeless residents claimed they were paid cash to vote in Los Angeles’ mayoral election. The agents fanned out through...

¡Gracias campeones!

Los Knicks son los campeones de la NBA y no hay duda de que la hazaña, que no veían desde hacía 53 años, enloqueció de gozo y felicidad a neoyorquinos de todos los rincones de la Gran Manzana. Y ayer, Nueva York rindió homenaje a los jugadores y al...

Des Moines increases ambulance fees 20%

From treatment to transport, the Des Moines Fire Department is increasing its fees for ambulance services to align with other regional departments. The new costs for emergency medical services and fire prevention services will be increased effective...

WORLD EATS

Grab a fork and explore the exciting Mexican dining scene in Las Vegas.

‘Their museum’

The opening date is Dec. 6. But here’s the big news: The museum will offer free admission to all Shelby County residents, not just on opening weekend but — to quote city officials — forever. Those were the key announcements delivered by Memphis Art...

CITY OF LOVE

It was celebrity row on wheels Thursday. The famous Knicks loyalists certainly weren’t going to miss the championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate the Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973. A Jalen Brunson favorite, Mariska...

Reality TV star Jase Robertson to appear at local event

Last fall, more than 800 attendees packed into the First Financial Music Hall at Murphy Arts District for a Meet and Eat with pro bass fisherman Hank Parker. The evening, presented by South Arkansas Fishers of Men and largely coordinated by laymen...

Cayó avión en Ruidoso por interferencia militar

Ruidoso, NM— La Junta Nacional de Seguridad en el Transporte (NTSB) reveló que operaciones militares de interferencia de GPS estaban activas en el momento en que un avión-ambulancia se estrelló cerca de Ruidoso el pasado 14 de mayo, dejando cuatro...

DANCING FREE ON JUNETEENTH

Local musician Clarq. performs at the Albuquerque Museum on Thursday during its “Third Thursday” event kicking off Juneteenth weekend. The event featured live performances and a pop-up market featuring Black-owned businesses and artisans.

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가주 법무부가 지난 5년간 시민에 대한 경찰 총격(OIS) 사건41건을 종결했으나, 단 한 건도기소로이어지지않은것으로나타났다. 비영리 언론 재단 캘매터스는경찰총격수사가수년씩지연되면서공소시효만료와경찰자격박탈 시한 경과 등으로 인해 책임 추궁 기능이 크게 약화되고있다고최근보도했다. 보도에 따르면 롭 본타 가주법무장관은지난 2021년 비무장시민 사망 경찰 총격 사건 수사전담 제도 시행 당시, 사건을 1년안에종결하겠다고약속한바있다. 그러나 이 공약을...

US, Iran sign MoU remotely to end conflict

United States President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which came into immediate effect, to end the war in the Middle East. A formal ceremony is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on...

La piscina de Brawley reabrirá para el verano

BRAWLEY — Un elemento básico del verano local está teniendo un gran regreso justo a tiempo para el calor de la temporada. La ciudad de Brawley ha anunciado que la piscina del Lions Center reabrirá oficialmente este fin de semana, poniendo fin a una...

HOW GRAVITATIONAL WAVES TRANSFORMED OUR UNIVERSE

Some 1.3 billion years ago, when multicellular organisms were just emerging on Earth and life was still confined to the ocean, two behemoth black holes smashed together in a far-flung galaxy. The collision was so powerful that it jolted the universe,...

Trillionaire takeover

Think Elon Musk “the billionaire was bad?” asked Arwa Mahdawi in The Guardian. “Brace yourself.” After SpaceX made the biggest-ever initial public offering last week, the 54-yearold tycoon saw his wealth rocket to $1.1 trillion, more than the GDP of...

Durham man faces federal charges for illegal reentry

Weeks before a jury will determine whether a Durham man is guilty of murder in a 2025 shooting off Interstate 40 in Wake County, federal officials alleged the man twice entered the United States illegally. Special agents with U.S. Homeland Security...

DOES A SPACEX TESLA MERGER MAKE SENSE

Tesla and Spacex already share significant DNA through founder Elon Musk and overlapping technology ambitions. Recent chatter suggests the two companies could combine into one entity, fueled by Spacex’s stock surge that has left Tesla trailing in...

‘Freedom is worth celebrating’

Barbara Williamson learned about Juneteenth from her grandfather who told her of the holiday’s history when she was a little girl living in Boca Raton. Since then, Williamson, 85, has celebrated the holiday instead of Fourth of July, often holding a...

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How to play and gear up without breaking the bank

Golf attracts millions of enthusiasts every year. According to the USGA 2025 Golf Scorecard, a record 82 million rounds were posted in 2025 — marking an 8.2 percent year-over-year increase. More than 94 percent of those rounds were recreational. For...

The Iran oil shock taught traders these key lessons about demand …

Global oil prices on Thursday touched their lowest level since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began almost four months ago. That marks a drop of more than 30% from their May peak and likely averts the disaster commodity experts had warned about as one...

North Kingstown High grads turn the page toward their next chapters

KINGSTON — With more than 300 students per class, the North Kingstown High School skippers usually have one of the highest numbers of graduates at their annual ceremony in South County. This year’s festivities highlighted the benefits and challenges of...

Howard County Commissioners’ Court to Tackle Water Conservation, Library Upgrades, Personnel and Infrastructure in Upcoming Meeting

BIG SPRING — The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will hold its next regular meeting and workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Howard County Courthouse in Big Spring. The session will address a range of local government matters, including...

North Kingstown High grads turn the page toward their next chapters

KINGSTON — With more than 300 students per class, the North Kingstown High School skippers usually have one of the highest numbers of graduates at their annual ceremony in South County. This year’s festivities highlighted the benefits and challenges of...

Farming is tough now

No one ever said the life of a farmer was easy and a recent press release from the Georgia Farm Bureau certainly attests to that fact. Not only is a farmer’s life not easy, but more and more farmers are being forced into bankruptcy due to the...

Plan to expand facilities at state park sparks criticism

Some Maui residents are critical of a plan to expand the facilities at Makena State Park in South Maui, saying the project would threaten endangered hawksbill turtles and increase the likelihood of serious spinal injuries. The 164.4-acre park...

Fire station renovations underway in downtown Canton

Renovations to Fire Station 16 in downtown Canton are underway and are expected to be completed in spring 2027, the city announced. Upon completion, the fire station will include a large kitchen and dining area, living and seating areas, meeting...

FRENCH TOAST STICKS

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Sticky Smoky Sweet Hot American Summer

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AMERICA 250

Stick with Fish

When you prefer a small serving, you can rely on fish or shellfish to provide just the right amount of high-quality protein, plus plenty of heartand brain-healthy nutrients.

Summer MODE WITH JEN

ennifer Garner is in her happy place. Shooting for this cover in April, the actress settles into a teeming garden down the street from her Brentwood house in L.A. Back home, Jen’s garden, its design inspired by her childhood memories growing up in West...

Base honors ‘irreplaceable teammates’

LOS ANGELES — The eight men killed in this week’s fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at California’s Edwards Air Force Base included four active duty airmen, a reservist and three civilians who were on a team devoted to keeping the bomber...

Watching Croatia’s World Cup game in Strawberry Hill is ‘like a family reunion’

If you’re ever in Strawberry Hill in Kansas City, Kansas, on a game day you may hear faint chanting coming from St. John the Baptist Croatian Parish off of 4th Street. It’s a frequent sound that echoes the area, as hundreds of Croatians gather in the...

Calipatria breaks ground on new community park

Staff Writer CALIPATRIA—The official groundbreaking ceremony for Calipatria’s new Community Center and Park took place this past Tuesday, June 16, and featured a unifying celebration to which the entire community was invited. As a small city with a...

Mini golf sticker shock

STOCKTON — San Joaquin County Supervisor Steve Ding on Tuesday questioned why the estimated cost of a proposed miniature golf course at Micke Grove Regional Park has grown dramatically since it was first approved three years ago. During discussions on...

Leaving it better than he found it

Starkville has undergone quite a few changes over the last 13 years, many of which are thanks to City Engineer Cody Burnett. Burnett began his career with the city in 2013 when he joined the engineering department after graduating from Mississippi...

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Vigente, icónica y eterna: a los 67, vuelve con nuevo disco

Refuse Privatization Concerns continue

Concerns over the possible privatization of Porterville’s refuse services dominated public comment during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, drawing current sanitation workers, former city employees, and residents who urged council members to keep the...

Negotiations begin after Iran peace memo signed

Sixty days of negotiation on a final U.S.-Iran peace deal have begun, Vice President JD Vance told reporters June 18, after the signing of an interim pact ending the Iran war on all fronts. “The entire team has worked very well on this, and we’ve got...

Board OKS new $20/hour for security staff

Full-time security professionals at South Bend schools will receive a new minimum hourly wage of $20 per hour under a newly approved agreement between the district and Teamsters Local 264. This comes after the SBCSC board voted to recognize full-time...

A FOOD JOURNEY

Susan Kaiser Makes Healthy Eating Her Life’s Work

Saline County celebrates completion of Southwest Trail Segment

SALINE COUNTY — County officials and community members gathered Wednesday morning near Vimy Ridge Immanuel Baptist Church for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking a major milestone in

Summer school students join in ‘America 250 Day’

ANDERSON — Summer school students at McDonald County High School started the day running last Friday, with a select few sprinting back and forth across the gym for 250 seconds, while their classmates cheered them on. It was only the start of a long...

A FOOD JOURNEY

Susan Kaiser Makes Healthy Eating Her Life’s Work

CHILL OUT

Plenty of indoor diversions get you out of the summer heat

All the World’s a Canvas

You expect to see a painting hanging in a museum or a sculpture resting on a pedestal in an art gallery; but sometimes you come across art in the most unexpected of places—a telephone pole, an electrical box. Art is popping up all over in Southwest...

A FOOD JOURNEY

Susan Kaiser enjoys eggs for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and a protein and vegetable for dinner. Every week she makes a roasted chicken and then creates a broth with the bones, garlic, celery, turmeric, ginger, and apple cider vinegar. She gets her...

Tumbleweed mega-pulls at Mono Lake’s Black Point part of local woman’s legacy

Mono County environmentalist Janet Barth did not need Tiktok, Instagram or Youtube to be an influencer. Her vision and hard work to protect local public lands are what continue to inspire her friends and fellow conservationists. Before she died...

Oklahoma Voters Reject Proposed Minimum Wage Increase

Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot measure proposing to raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma during the primary election on Tuesday. State Question 832 would have gradually raised the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide, but almost 55% of the voters...

For the fun of it

COVINGTON — Dozens of volunteers spent three days last week installing inclusive playground equipment designed to bring smiles to the faces of children. The playground equipment, made possible through a $250,000 grant from Amazon, was installed at...

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Angel Fire Summer Guide

THS Class of 2026 graduates with best wishes for future

An evening of excited screams, tears of joy and accomplishments honored culminated in the graduation of 256 Tehachapi High School seniors, who were wished well on their journeys into the future. Hundreds crowded into the bleachers at Coy Burnett...

What a kick!

The World Cup party came to Gwinnett on Monday afternoon, as community members gathered at Gwinnett Field to socialize and watch the first game played in Atlanta. The Kick It In the Nnett Watch Party — put on by Explore Gwinnett in conjunction with...

FLIP OVER — FOR THE ADVOCATE!

Council names Sarah Stokes as the 2026 Buddy Lyle Citizen of the Year

PRAIRIE GROVE — The 2026 Buddy Lyle Citizen of the Year award was presented to a local resident who, along with her family, spearheaded drives to help those affected by floods and other natural disasters. Prairie Grove Mayor David Faulk presented the...

Local sponsors make admission to Decatur’s pool free

DECATUR — The Decatur Municipal Swimming Pool is officially open for the summer season following a coordinated community effort to ensure local families have access to recreational activities at no cost. Thanks to a robust lineup of sponsorships from...

Siloam Springs hosts town hall to address the housing situation

As Siloam Springs is experiencing a tight housing market with increasing home prices, local leaders hope a housing incentive program will encourage residential development in the growing municipality. Siloam Springs city staff held a town hall June 11...

Practice makes perfect

Young singers, including Lilly Grimsley, above, and actors have been honing their crafts this summer at the Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC) chorus and drama camps, prepping for a final performance Friday,

More than 20 things to do before school starts

Springfielders know how to make the most of the summer. During the summer season, festivals fill up downtown, the splash pads and trails stay busy and the county fair takes over the last week of July, meaning that there’s plenty to do between now and...

OZ Trails Bike Park opens to public with governor on hand

BELLA VISTA — Hundreds of mountain bikers lined the entrance of the OZ Trails Bike Park on Friday, as a ceremonial ribbon-cutting led to the public grand opening of the state’s first chairlift-served mountain bike park. “This has been a magical day,”...

‘Our goal is to make a difference’

The Forum River Center in neighboring Rome was busy at the end of last week as veterans gathered for the We CARE VetFair, where they were treated to free haircuts, wellness checkups, assistance with their veterans’ benefits and information about the...

God’s Pantry named Hunger Hero in Million Meals campaign

ROGERS — Arvest Bank is pleased to announce that its 16th annual Million Meals campaign raised more than $214,000, which will help more than 30 food partners in northwest Arkansas and the River Valley to provide over 1 million meals to those in need....

Manatee cruise port plan stalls amid backlash

County officials say a proposal to build a massive cruise ship port in coastal Manatee County has not moved forward since it sparked fierce community backlash and a new law aimed at blocking it earlier this year. A development application submitted...

Life on Salmon Beach: Tacoma’s hidden waterfront community

Hidden behind an unassuming locked gate by Point Defiance Park is a community of people who like their privacy. Through a thicket of forest and down a steep flight of nearly 300 stairs rest 104 homes, held up by stilts over a narrow stretch of beach....

TO GRIEVE, TO MOURN, TO SING, TO FEEL

In his new poetry collection, Lift Every Voice, Phillip B. Williams explores a range of emotions—rage, loss, regret—but it is the devastating effects of avoiding grief that fuel his most urgent poems, and sitting with that feeling, more than two...

UK finalizes deal with Batt to be new athletics director

Kentucky has hired former Michigan State and Georgia Tech athletics director J Batt as the 11th athletics director in program history. Batt, 44, will replace Mitch Barnhart — who is retiring after serving in the role for 24 years — later this summer...

Jury convicts ex-state senator Moran, son in bribery scheme

Former Mississippi state Sen. Philip Moran and his son, former Diamondhead councilman and convicted sex offender Alan Moran were each found guilty Friday on both counts of bribery and conspiracy in Hancock County Circuit Court. The jury reached the...

Norman endorses Wilson in SC governor race

Congressman Ralph Norman endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson for governor Monday and pledged to continue shaping South Carolina politics through a new conservative watchdog group after his own campaign came to an end. The endorsement...

US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement; details remain unclear

President Donald Trump said on Monday a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has been signed by the U.S. and Iran, though details have yet to be made public and both countries said a permanent truce is yet to be negotiated. The agreement...

Two Idaho families move into homes with help from nonprofit

To Victoria Toomey, the prospect of one day owning a house felt like a pipe dream. The 29-year-old single mother of two had been “bouncing around, home to home,” she said, eventually landing in a cramped, two-bedroom apartment where she slept on a...

State College Pride parade draws record 1,200 marchers

Downtown State College was rainbow as far as the eye could see during Saturday’s 6th annual Pride celebration. Coordinated by Centre LGBT+, a local queer resource and support center, this year’s Pride saw record-breaking numbers, with nearly 1,200...

Olympia resident shares experience on Gaza flotilla

resident Andrew Bly said he was sick of watching the war in Gaza play out on his phone every day. He said he felt like the conflict had faded into the backlas ground among other world events, and he wanted to do something about it. Bly, 40, returned...

Bluffton town council now third-highest paid in state

The Bluffton Town Council has more than doubled the annual salaries of its members over the past two years, according to data from Municipal Association of South Carolina. As of January 2026, Bluffton’s four town council members each receive $25,000...

Major roadwork begins on Highway 41 in Madera County

Construction has begun on a major project that will widen and improve Highway 41 in Madera County — a corridor with a growing population and a major route for millions of Yosemite National Park visitors each year. At a cost of $130 million, the...

Illinois EPA officials take ‘toxic tour’ through metro-east sites

Local residents and activists took three top officials from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on a “toxic tour” of the metro-east on Friday. The goal was to show them what life is like in the communities confronting sewagecontaminated...

Former Coastal athlete takes big swing with new training center

A Coastal Carolina University baseball alum is taking a big swing on the north end of the Grand Strand with a new indoor training facility. Alex Buccilli, who was an All-Big South player for the Chanticleers in 2012 and played pro ball with the...

GROWING UP WITH HORSES

For Theresa Miller, horses have always been a part of life. Born and raised in Barnes County, Miller still calls the area home today. Aside from a few years spent in Bismarck, she has lived most of her life in the community where she grew up. Her...

Historic Columbus Foundation unveils new trail along river

Overlooking the banks of the Chattahoochee River, the Chattahoochee Promenade and the Clifford and Bobsie Swift History Trail are now open in the Columbus Historic District. The Historic Columbus Foundation celebrated the project’s completion with a...

AQuaTIC CeNTeR OPeNS

Henry County made a splash last Thursday. An Olympic medalist, local leaders and the family of a young girl whose dream helped spark the effort gathered to celebrate the opening of the Henry County Aquatic Center & Waterpark. This $55.3 million...

‘Late in the Midnight Hour’

Creative Focus Productions will present “Late in the Midnight Hour” Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Butts County Performing Arts Center. This is the third play written and produced by Jackson native Jayla White-Davis who said her overall goal is to...

Local students named Youth Essay Contest winners

Delta Community Credit Union recently selected 21 winners for its 2026 Youth Essay Contest, including six students from Clayton County. Clayton County winners include: ♦ Chayse Payton, a third grader at Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy. ♦...

Cal Poly honors thousands of graduates during commencement

Cal Poly kicked off a weekend of commencement ceremonies on Saturday, celebrating thousands of new college graduates. According to a university news release, 7,526 students were slated to graduate this weekend — drawing around 57,000 expected guests...

Wildfire destroys home, prompts evacuations in Benton City

A raging wildfire tore through dry grassland between Benton City and Prosser on Sunday night, consuming at least one home, killing power to thousands and forcing many residents in the area to evacuate. Fire crews from the Benton County Fire and other...

Bluffton town council now third-highest paid in state

The Bluffton Town Council has more than doubled the annual salaries of its members over the past two years, according to data from Municipal Association of South Carolina. As of January 2026, Bluffton’s four town council members each receive $25,000...

New movie is filming in downtown Macon through July

Macon can add another film production to its growing résumé as S&K Pictures prepares to shoot a new movie downtown beginning June 15. The filming will run through July 17, prompting several temporary closures along Fifth Street, city officials...

Modesto-area intersection gets a $2.25M upgrade

Drivers now have stoplights at the intersection of Claus Road and Highway 108 in Riverbank. The California Department of Transportation completed the $2.25 million project on Thursday, June 11. To help drivers adjust, it began with flashing red...

Columbia riverwalk to stay closed due to major canal repairs

Columbia’s beloved riverfront park and riverwalk spanning the length of the city’s canal will stay largely closed for at least a year, as the city inches forward major repair work to fortify one of Columbia’s main water sources. The Columbia Canal...

Major roadwork begins on Highway 41 in Madera County

Construction has begun on a major project that will widen and improve Highway 41 in Madera County — a corridor with a growing population and a major route for millions of Yosemite National Park visitors each year. At a cost of $130 million, the...

MORNING POINTE ADDS MEMORY CARE

Morning Pointe Assisted Living, located in Walker County on Happy Valley Road, has expanded. A new building has been added, and in addition to assisted living, two levels of memory care are offered based on the level of assistance a resident might...

MORNING POINTE ADDS MEMORY CARE

Morning Pointe Assisted Living, located in Walker County on Happy Valley Road, has expanded. A new building has been added, and in addition to assisted living, two levels of memory care are offered based on the level of assistance a resident might...

‘We didn’t believe it’

At a lit-up baseball field outside of Pittsburgh, Paul Skenes stopped to check out kids practicing. Two hours later, it was the story of the summer.

Will Hollywood Be the Next Detroit?

If the government doesn’t start subsidizing film and TV production, even shows like “Baywatch” might have to leave Los Angeles for other countries.

A WILD MUSICAL

The Rockmart Theatre Camp held its annual summer kids production last week with the performances of “DreamWorks Madagascar — A Musical Adventure Jr.” Celebrating more than two decades of bringing youth arts to the local community, the camp’s talented...

Modern Canada Gets Full Review

The NumisMaster team has reviewed every single coin issued by Canada over the last quarter-century, totaling some 4,100 individual lines of data. The review process began in earnest in mid-February and continued until late April. During that time,...

The Big Move

To save a local Mid Century Modern gem from demolition, a Raleigh, North Carolina couple accomplishes the incredible feat of moving the house across town to their own property, and with a respectful renovation, breathes new life into the home.

A Beach Home for All Seasons

From vacation escape now to retirement oasis later, this Delaware home sparkles with a simple yet refined design brimming with beachy vibes and functional features.

Queen of the Skies

I. The Boneyard Through the heat haze, airplane tails rose from the desert. As I steered off the interstate toward Pinal Airpark, in Marana, Arizona, I got my first view of a corpse in full: a stark-white Boeing 747, its wings sheared off, its...

No buyers for the dream iphone?

The ultra-thin iphone Air (fave. co/4p3lpgb) definitely caught everyone’s attention when it was unveiled last September. It’s the thinnest iphone ever made, and it gave us a clear glimpse into the future of smartphones. When the new iphones hit shelves...

WAYS YOU SHOULD BE USING AI RIGHT NOW

Speaking at Cisco’s AI Summit in February, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that concern over hypercapable AI replacing human knowledge workers en masse was overblown. “You’re not going to lose your job to AI,” he declared. “You’re going to lose your job...

SIMPLY BEST THE

Jerseys No. 42, No. 24, No. 11, and No. 51 (twice) now adorn the center-field wall façade of T-Mobile Park in Seattle. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, in a moving ceremony, the Mariners honored all-time great Randy Johnson, placing him alongside Jackie...

‘GET ME CURRY BARKER!’

HOW OBSESSION’S YOUNG DIRECTOR HIJACKED HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING HIS COOL)

GOOD VIBRATIONS

A Palm Springs home nods to its 1970s roots with vintage furniture and a groovy color palette.

Minster Board has land exchange approved with village New Bremen Council approves support for AIM presentation

The Minster Board of Education met this week in order to discuss some important updates involving land purchases that will benefit the school. Superintendent Josh Meyer, providing his report for the evening, stated at the meeting that the Minster...

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Workin' On Our Night Moves

Where 1971 Topps Baseball, 1985 Topps Football, and the many Pinnacle products of the early ‘90s dared to tread, in 2020 the Panini Group went full-bleed black on a trading card. With traces of 2012 Panini Black, the new Donruss insert, Night Moves,...

Beat the Heat

It’s the middle of the afternoon on a hot summer day. The sun is blazing, and there isn’t a cool breeze to be found. Instead of finishing your farm fencing, weeding or watering, you’re tempted to head inside to spend some time in the cool of an...

Editor’s Letter

Happy 250, America! As geology and rock enthusiasts, our playground is the world—even the sky. But realistically, most of us do our rockhounding close to home. As we mark July and re ect on our nation’s history, here at Rock & Gem, we’re also...

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FLIGHT JOURNAL

(ISSN 1095-1075) is published bimonthly by Air Age Inc., PO Box 7337 Wilton, CT 06897 USA. Copyright 2026, all rights reserved. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Go to FlightJournal. com/order. U.S., $49.95 (1 yr.); Canada, $64.95 including GST (1 yr.); international,...

Engineered for Time Travelers.

Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet Le Petit Prince, Ref. 3396 When you fly from Europe to the United States today, it’s impossible to arrive earlier than the local time at your point of departure. That may be about to change. Travelling at...

Early Impressions

Our automotive tastes are formed at an early age, and I didn’t really consider how far mine went back until assembling this issue focused on Chrysler Corp. vehicles. Whenever I think of MoPars, I think of my friend Jeremy and his dad, Don, who are...

‘Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jack …’

Historic 1914-15 Cracker Jack set showcases early stars, baseball legends.

Raising Standards

THERE’S A VIVIDNESS in Vanderbilt Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee’s retelling of the night the Commodores slayed the giant. Temperatures dipped into the mid-60s, giving Nashville a fall feel on that early October 2024 evening. A heavier skew of...

IT ALL CAME OUT?

“WE’VE BEEN A LITTLE COMPLACENT ABOUT AUTOCRACY AND FASCISM IN THIS COUNTRY.” EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL

iN 2022, as the United States contended with the Covid pandemic, civil unrest, and political divisions, Emily St. John Mandel started to worry about the state of the union—and wondered if it would survive the turmoil. That spring, she sat down to write...

PAY HOMAGE TO D-DAY OMAHA BEACH GOLF CLUB

PORT-EN-BESSIN, FRANCE – Willie’s Roadhouse is playing in my rented Renault SUV and I’m breezing along Highway A13 in one of the most famous regions of the world. I’m in Normandy, folks, and I’ve come to pay homage to America’s Greatest...

Knicks Win It All: The 53 Year Drought Is Over

The New York Knicks are your 2026 NBA Champions. The dreaded 53- year wait for a chip has ended for this franchise and city. The NBA has had eight different winners over the last eight years. June 14, 2026 19: 06

I T ’ S WHAT WE’VE ALWAYS DONE

When Arianna’s dad passed, she vowed to get his 1966 Chevy C10 fleetside long bed running again after sitting idle for 20 years. “Aggie” held a special place in her heart and fostered a connection to her dad like nothing else. So she found a mechanic...

UFC on global stage

WASHINGTON — Craig Borsari has been tasked by his boss to develop some pretty wild ideas during the more than two decades since he started working at a fledgling Las Vegas company that has now become a global brand. Only once did he think the proposal...

Chinks Open In Tech Sites’ Legal Armor

Section 230 has been called the “26 words that created the internet.” The statute shields tech platforms from liability for the content posted by their users. But a new legal strategy is challenging that shield — with big implications for Meta, Google...

SIGN OF CHANGE

Visitors take a selfie Saturday outside the Kennedy Center in Washington, where workers — hidden by a tarp — began removing President Trump’s name from the facade after a court ruling.

Trump name is now off venue

President Donald Trump’s name is off the Kennedy Center. Crews at the performing arts venue started removing it from the front of the building around 3 a.m., several hours after the center missed a federal judge’s two-week deadline to do so. The judge...

Store marks 150 years with community focus

Ag Hardware has been around so long that Patrick Marchese has to ask for clarification when he runs into someone who remembers going to the “old store.” Most often, they’re remembering the flagship location, which opened on Blackstone Avenue at...

看好西班牙奪冠

首度擴編到48隊的2026世界盃，西班牙和法國都是奪冠熱門，我看好阿根廷和西班牙爭冠，這幾年狀況一路往上的西班牙，最有機會捧起大力神盃。 今年12個分組取分組前兩名晉級，另外取8支最佳第3名晉級。分組晉級隊伍預測： A組／墨西哥、南韓B組／瑞士、加拿大C組／巴西、摩洛哥D組／土耳其、美國E組／德國、厄瓜多F組／荷蘭、日本G組／比利時、埃及H組／西班牙、烏拉圭I組／法國、塞內加爾J組／阿根廷、奧地利K組／葡萄牙、哥倫比亞L組／英格蘭、克羅埃西亞最佳第3名預測：...

One of UK’s LLCs is based in Grand Cayman

the University of Kentucky purchased King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland in 2022, it also assumed control of a little-known limited liability company called International Health Insurance Limited. That limited liability company, now called...

Why WakeMed couldn’t merge with UNC Health after Atrium offer

When WakeMed officials turned down an offer to join the UNC Health system rather than Charlotte-based Atrium Health, they said they had carefully reviewed UNC’s proposal and explained why they think Atrium is a better fit. But this week, they also...

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Yale researchers discover PFAS toxins in SC food crops, hay

Chemicals that can cause cancer and other illnesses have been discovered in six different types of crops that people and livestock in South Carolina eat, a rare finding in a state where little research has been done on the dangers of the toxic...

Officials: US to provide NATO with fewer aircraft, warships

The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships that it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, according to two senior European officials, accelerating America’s effort to scale down the protection it has offered to...

Catholic-run St. Helena charity fights county over license

St. Francis Center on St. Helena Island won’t have to get a Beaufort County business license to operate and put up a sign after all, after the County Council overruled its own staff following an appeal by the charity heard this week. The case has...

How Firestone Walker Brewing grew into a global beer brand

Firestone Walker, the San Luis Obispo County brewery that started in the shed of a Santa Ynez vineyard, has grown from modest roots into a juggernaut that, after three decades, has firmly established its name in the craft beer world. This year, it’s...

‘MIRACLE CHILD’

ERIC ROSANE [email protected] Salvador Camacho Campos cradles his diploma walking off the stage at Edgar Brown Stadium on June 6. He says he graduated for himself, for his family and for his late mother, who he knew was watching over...

Fort Worth ISD replaces principals at more than 30 schools

Fort Worth ISD has named new leaders at dozens of its campuses in recent weeks after a string of principals announced their plans to leave their jobs following the uncertainty of the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of the district, with several other...

Joined together, by the sound of music

RANDOLPH — Isaiah Pina is sitting quietly with an alto saxophone in his lap as other members of the Boston Higashi School jazz band filter into the room. Kyle Brooks arrives with his trombone; Thomas Bernard is clutching a euphonium, a brass...

Store marks 150 years with community focus

Fresno Ag Hardware has been around so long that Patrick Marchese has to ask for clarification when he runs into someone who remembers going to the “old store.” Most often, they’re remembering the flagship location, which opened on Blackstone Avenue at...

Belleville addresses safety concerns with solicitors

Summer is the season for soliciting in Belleville. Companies selling everything from solar systems to storm windows, educational books to pest control, hire college stu‘No dents and others to go door to door and drum up business. It's a legal...

Cuba anuncia amplias reformas ante presión de EEUU

En medio de un tenso enfrentamiento con la administración Trump, el líder de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, ha anunciado reformas contundentes que concederían más autonomía a las empresas estatales, ampliarían las actividades del sector privado y permitirían...

Big Spring Truck Stop Bust Leads to Recovery of $300,000 in Stolen Copper Tubing from Georgia

BIG SPRING — A coordinated investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety resulted in the recovery of a stolen trailer containing more than 41,000 pounds of copper tubing valued at over $300,000, with the vehicle located at a truck stop in Big...

Painter's Ice Cream revamps with new recipes, old crew

The Original Painter’s Homemade Ice Cream in North Myrtle Beach is re-opening next week with a familiar face behind the counter at the 74-yearold iconic shop. Dominic Anthony Munafo, dubbed “The Ice Cream King,” worked in his father, James Mantzanas’,...

20-year-old who volunteered for years, now faces murder charge

Zachariah Knobel was 7 years old when he started a food drive with his 4-year-old sister. Now 20, Zachariah Knobel is making headlines for a very different reason: He is charged with crashing a car into a Modesto home, killing the woman inside. He...

Why WakeMed couldn’t merge with UNC Health after Atrium offer

When WakeMed officials turned down an offer to join the UNC Health system rather than Charlotte-based Atrium Health, they said they had carefully reviewed UNC’s proposal and explained why they think Atrium is a better fit. But this week, they also...

Catholic-run St. Helena charity fights county over license

St. Francis Center on St. Helena Island won’t have to get a Beaufort County business license to operate and put up a sign after all, after the County Council overruled its own staff following an appeal by the charity heard this week. The case has...

What to expect as Happy Valley Ironman returns

Hundreds of athletes from Centre County and beyond will race in the fourth Ironman 70.3 in Happy Valley on Sunday, some hoping to land a spot in the world championship. For the first year, Happy Valley’s Ironman 70.3 will double as a North American...

300 apartments coming to Boise’s Vista neighborhood

Some 300 apartments are coming to the one of the last large lots within the city of Boise — one piece of plans that could bring thousands of people to an open triangle of land in the Vista neighborhood of the Bench. Boise developer Roundhouse recently...

IT'S WORLD CUP TIME

Finally, after all the buildup to the seven World Cup games in Miami, and all the angst about ticket prices and traffic, it’s showtime! Ready or not, South Florida, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia are scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. on Monday at Hard Rock...

FBI agent details phone records in Moran trial

Federal Bureau of Investigation Task Force Officer Drew Robinson kicked off testimony on the second day of testimony in the bribery and conspiracy trial of former Mississippi state Sen. Philip Moran and his son, former Diamondhead Councilman Alan...

Kansas to have say on electing Supreme Court. Who’s behind, against vote?

When Kansas voters head to the ballot box on Aug. 4, they will be tasked with a monumental decision over whether the state’s Supreme Court justices should be elected. The high-stakes choice comes more than a year after the Kansas Legislature, with...

Why Charlotte parents face long daycare waitlists

Like many first-time parents, Camille and Ben McDowell thought they were starting early. The transplants from Arizona began touring Charlotte daycare centers in the fall of 2024, when Camille was about seven months pregnant. They joined two waitlists...

Manatee OKs commercial center with grocery near Palmetto

Manatee County commissioners approved a 57,000square-foot commercial center — including a grocery and liquor store — along Moccasin Wallow Road. At the commission’s land-use meeting on Thursday, commissioners voted 5-1 to approve the rezone to allow...

Grey & Grand

A Jamestown compound by David Andreozzi balances Shingle Style tradition with crisp, modern living.

JONAS SALK’S GRAND AMBITION

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Koushik Chatterjee

Journey into Kenya’s untamed wilderness through the lens of wildlife photographer Koushik Chatterjee, whose striking images capture Africa’s raw beauty—from powerful predator encounters to breathtaking migrations and unforgettable sunsets across the...

CHERIE DEVAUX

The Derby-winning handler has never wavered in her pursuit of horse racing’s top prize

“MICHELLE PFEIFFER SHINES.

THIS MIGHT BE HER MOST BREATHTAKING ROLE YET.”

Oconto servin’ up the BBQ

The New Guys were first time grillers at the Blowin’ the Doors Off BBQ in Oconto last weekend. “Jared got us going,” Roach said. “Three teams stepped out and we decided on Wednesday and Thursday to enter.” Members of the team hail from Oconto, Broken...

Eddie Gray

There's something that happens at the library every summer that's hard to explain until you've seen it. Kids who swore they didn't like reading show up for a program and leave with a stack of books. Families who meant to stop in for ten minutes end up...

THE HEALING ENVELOPE

A $22 Million Federal Facility, Diagnosed at 192 Points, Redesigned Across Five Cinematic Corrections

Mr. Coleman’s Neighborhood

Not long ago, a man in an aviator cap began appearing on screens around the world. A slender fellow in a teal short suit, he grooves against computer-generated backdrops—a pirate ship, a gemstone mine, an island guarded by sinister flamingos—inviting...

Nowhere to Hide

La Sonnambula an opera by Vincenzo Bellini, at the Metropolitan Opera, New York City, October 6–November 1, 2025 I Puritani an opera by Vincenzo Bellini, at the Metropolitan Opera, New York City, December 31, 2025–January 18, 2026 Bellini The...

Sweater Weather Weekends

Quick projects that provide long-lasting fun.

The end of an era

The July issue is a milestone in Stereophile’s history: It’s the last issue in which John Atkinson will be performing the measurements for our equipment reviews.1 As a start toward digesting this momentous event, I asked JA1 some questions. Jim Austin:...

MIDYEAR INVESTING OUTLOOK

THE first half of 2026 will be a tough act to follow. In our January-issue outlook (published in November), we were bullish on stocks, but we cautioned investors to dial back risk in their portfolios. Right on cue, the broad market peaked on January...

WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE

If you feel that’s a tad too dystopian, remember we apologized first. . Haunted Mouse is an eerie cocktail of horror, humor, and a Haunted Mouse was designed by Jonathan Cox, dash of cheddar. Players are tiny mice stuck in a nightmare who runs the...

FIX THE “CLUNK”

Why Torsion Bar Support Actually Matters If you’re piloting an older Duramax truck with a torsion bar front suspension, you’re already asking a lot from a system that was designed to balance ride comfort and load capacity. Start adding lift keys,...

Contents

ON THE COVER This year’s performance special issue pays homage to the horsepower heroes with Francis Bolduc’s 4BT-swapped Chevy taking center stage.

A LAKE LODGE a bungalow restored &

An old house in spirit, it’s an interpretation of the original lake house that opened as a camp in 1939 — but now with level floors.

Watches

New complications from Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin signal a shift toward smarter watchmaking. Plus, a triple-axis tourbillon pushes precision to greater extremes.

From the editor

Fin ou ho Deroni make hi garde di eren ever yea o pag Living on a corner has its benefits and drawbacks It’s definitely more difficult to build a private getaway when half of your property is exposed to the outside world. On the other hand, if you’re...

Tricks

for gardening beneath mature trees

A Legacy Built to Last: Abu Dhabi’s Ambitious Cultural Vision Comes to Life

With the opening of Zayed National Museum in December, our longstanding cultural vision is being realised on the global stage. As the centrepiece and crowning jewel of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, our national museum narrates the story of...

U.S. Dept. of Justice Sues NM To Halt Immigrant Detention Bill

The United States Department of Justice on Friday filed a motion urging a federal judge to immediately prohibit New Mexico officials from enforcing House Bill 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, saying the new state law is unconstitutional and would...

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground tests containerized missile launcher

Soldiers may soon have a new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) option thanks to a rapid test conducted at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG). YPG rapidly tested the Grizzly vertical launcher for use with the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile...

grand theft Mexico

Soberanía is non-negotiable. That’s what Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum repeats time and again, at her mañaneras, at speeches, at rallies, on television and in person. She says it, her government says it, her political party says it, her apparatus...

Innovation Giants on the Rebound: How Boeing, Intel, and Macy’s Bounced Back

NO MAJOR COMPANY LASTS FOR LONG without a losing streak or two. The three featured here have each succeeded for long enough to earn corporate-icon status (Intel, which turns 58 this year, is the baby of the bunch). But they’ve also recently endured...

24 My Boat

In a Marex 330 Scandinavia, a New England couple finds just the right balance in this allweather cruiser with European appeal.

Rum Time with Big Papi David “Big Papi” Ortiz

We sat dowm with 3X World Series Champ, 10X All Star DH for the Boston Red Sox, David “Big Papi” Ortiz! We talked about baseball, his career, family, why he launched Ozama Rum a 100% Dominican Rum, and his legacy!

Summer Vibes Only

Where the seafood is fresh, the rosé is cold, and golden-hour dining denes the season.

SOUNDTRACK 250: MUSIC THAT MAKES AMERICA SING

FOR AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY, it may not be immediately obvious why a Jewish magazine would choose to focus on music. There are certainly other ways to tell the story of America and the Jewish contribution to it. But music may be one of the best...

AN ALTERNATIVE LOOK FOR COLLECTORS

1994 Classic Gold #10 Jason Kidd COMIC Hardcourt legends o en become heroes and, in some cases, superheroes for fans. In 1992, Upper Deck created the ultimate collectors’ crossover, pairing leading sports figures with comic-book lore in...

Trump is losing Latino support

A new national survey by Unidosus indicates that economic pressures and public safety concerns are fueling growing dissatisfaction among Latino voters, including a signi cant share of those who supported President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

AMD’S RYZEN 9 9950X3D2 IS A $900 MONSTER

Founder Group Chat

How three business owners turn customers into brand evangelists.

Capturing the Ebbs and Flows 18 Picture Perfect 22

Director Phuong Mai Nguyen shares the ups and downs of making her poignant Cannes and Annecy sensation, In Waves. Lucy Lost’s director Olivier Clert and producer Marc du Pontavice take us behind the scenes of Xilam’s gentle period piece.

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When to Trim

If you want to trim your chickens’ flight feathers do so as soon after they have become fully feathered.

DANA WHITE

PROPOSED FAA RULES GROUND JOURNALISTS

Temporary and longer-term restrictions imposed on drone operators make it increasingly difficult for journalists to leverage UAV technologies; now, the FAA seeks to broaden its list of prohibited air spaces...

Footloose & Fancy-free

The sun-sation of summer always makes me emotional. Growing up in the Midwest, I looked forward to the transition from spring to summer with unabashed glee, and I still find myself never wanting to outgrow the delights of this time. The recollection of...

Writing What You Know vs. Exploiting What You’ve Lived

Writing What You Know vs. Exploiting What You’ve Lived How to build an ethical framework for transforming professional experience into authentic fiction.

OLIVE OIL TASTING IN SPAIN

Olive trees are the backbone of Spain, both figuratively and literally. They span the Spanish landscape, especially in the south, in rows and rows, covering hills and valleys. In fact, driving through southern Spain, especially in Andalusia and...

Trinket Box

Store all your found oddities and objects, and sharpen your woodworking skills with this oak and walnut box.

Take your vacation from LAND to SEA

With two issues a year dedicated to Disney Cruise Line, featuring the stories, photos, and details you love from the award-winning team at WDW Magazine.

” I WANT TO AVENGE MINNESOTA

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan's Democratic Senate primary run is ramping up as her state battles Trump's brutal assault.

COPYRIGHT

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What’s New in NumisMaster

A new series of bank notes was issued by the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank for the BND 1, 5,10,100 and 500 denominations. These polymer notes, dated 2025, were released into circulation throughout the first part of the year and include new security...

ABOUT THE COVER:

With ammunition slung over his shoulder and a rifle in his hand, an American GI has a quiet moment for thought during a pause in the fighting at Hue, South Vietnam, on Feb. 9, 1968. A week after the first enemy assault in this area, Allied forces were...

We go inside the world of sonic branding to find out why the right frequency has become the travel industry’s latest instrument of choice

Indulge us in a quick debate: Which of the five senses is most important? Is it sight, chief architect of our first impressions and primary tool for navigation? Maybe you’re fresh from a life-changing meal, and want to put in a bid for taste? A world...

ON THE COVER:

Photographer: Aliza Baran Bike provided by Wheel & Sprocket Bay View Photographed in Lakeshore State Park

What’s New in NumisMaster

We added over 500 coins to the website this month, with Germany and Great Britain (United Kingdom) as the most additions. Other countries that have been updated include Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Japan, Macau, Malta, and Mongolia. We also ran...

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THE POWER OF OWNERSHIP:

WHAT THE LOTTERY TICKET EXPERIMENT TEACHES US ABOUT INGAGEMENT

John LaLima covers every postwar base

East Coast Train Parts & Collectibles celebrates 40 years of success

FIELD TRIP INSPIRES CHANGES IN DIRECTION

RILEY GREEN

NNOT TOO LONG AGO, RILEY GREEN started registering at hotels under a pseudonym. His fame had simply reached the level that necessitated it — but the move hasn’t come without some hiccups. Take this past March, when he was on tour in Australia. “I...

Welcome to KERN LIFE

It draws you in before you even walk through the front door. The Kern Valley Museum in beautiful, historic Kernville is barely an hour from Bakersfield, and getting there requires less gas than many travel destinations. If you haven’t been there,...

The VINETA Hotel

Travel Design Arts Style

America at 250

The nation as we know it could not exist without its railroads

A field guide to supplements

Here are 10 types of popular supplements for horses—and critical questions to ask your veterinarian before you make a selection.

Coastal Source is redefining outdoor living with Ovation™— the first in-ceiling speaker truly engineered for the outdoors.

Designed to blend effortlessly into covered patios, cabanas, and waterfront retreats, Ovation delivers crystal-clear highs, rich bass, and a wide, natural soundstage that transforms every gathering into an experience. Like all Coastal Source lighting...

Fresh Air and Color in Jackson Hole

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PEACH Perfection

GRILLED PORK CHOPS

ON THE COVER

It’s been a while since we put a bagged Blazer on the cover. This shot from Damien Davis was undeniable!

Subsea-cable Geopolitics

Subsea-Cable Geopolitics

Alexa,Turn Up the AI

Decent Societies Must Recognize the Value of Care Work

Capitalism only cares about profits, so it is not surprising that care work is undervalued in capitalist societies. Yet care work is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the US economy, while “adults spend, on average, about as much time in unpaid...

Reined Cow Horse

Grounded in vaquero tradition, reined cow horse has evolved into one of the most exciting events in Western performance.

A New Chapter Begins

By the time you’re reading this, I will be on maternity leave, celebrating my first Mother’s Day with a beautiful baby girl. She will have a name; in fact, she already does as of late March, but I’m holding off on putting that in print until she’s...

Take the bus

Build a fantastic model from a simple kit

BIG BACK WINDOW CONVERSION

Increase Your View with Bigger Glass

Ethiopia’s Ethereal Fermentations

From tella to tej, the brewing traditions of Ethiopia are ancient and intriguing.

Constraint & creativity

MAKING DO WITH LESS IS MORE THAN A VIRTUE; IT’S A SUPERPOWER. I like to say that woodworking imitates life. And in life, we spend a lot of energy chasing “more.” More space, more tools, more options. But more can be noisy. Infinite possibility isn’t...

A MIDSUMMER’S SPRING GREEN

Escape to Spring Green, Wisconsin, home to the renowned American Players Theatre and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin studio.

THE SHARED TABLE: LET’S HAVE A PICNIC

Find all the makings for Magnolias summer supper club: an elevated backyard picnic.

THE MAGIC OF ST. MICHAELS

SAILORS clad in colorful team jerseys hurry across the St. Michaels Marina, hopping onto decks and setting off into the waves. The sun hangs high like a yolk suspended in the summer sky, and a telltale wind ensures a good showing at the final Saturday...

Your Ultimate Family Guide to Summer Outdoors in Harrison and North Arkansas

If you have spent much time around Harrison, you already know summer is not something you sit inside and watch go by. This is the time of year when families head for the water, kids stay outside until dark, and a simple Saturday can turn into a full...

Living in Harmony

Sing-songwriter Olivia Harms draws from her ranching and cowgirl background to write and perform songs that connect audiences to the Western lifestyle she cherishes.

Amels 242 Synthesis, Returns to Sea, Refined, Not Imagined

In the upper echelons of yachting, longevity is the ultimate luxury, one that cannot be engineered overnight, but rather preserved with precision. The 74-meter Amels 242 SYNTHESIS returns to the water this season following a meticulous refit by Damen...

The Iran Imperative

Cover illustration by Carlo Giambarresi

Logbook

Breaking news to no one reading this column: Boating is an expensive pastime. I know it, you know it. Still, when my summer slip increased in price again this year, I felt a small knot form in my stomach. We love our marina. For the slice of life we’re...