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Celebrating July 16: Stars, Stories, and Surprises

July 16, 2026

July 16 has always been a day where the spotlight turns on a mix of seasoned actors, rising talents, and legendary figures. Today marks the birthdays of several well‑known faces in film and television. The most prominent among them is actress Phoebe Cates, who turns 63. Her middle name, Belle, is a

entertainment

A New Crime Western Hits the Ground in Texas

July 16, 2026

The 2026 TV landscape sees a fresh crime western that mixes the grit of drug wars with the sharp wit of classic film dialogue. The series, set in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area, follows a former Tulsa kingpin who moves north to build his own crew. The lead, played by Samuel L. Jackson, carries a swagger

entertainment

A Fresh Mix of Music and Circus at the Potter Center

July 12, 2026

The Potter Center in Jackson County is rolling out a new season for 2026‑27 that mixes country tunes, rock classics and even circus acts. Tickets will be available from July 20 onward. The first show opens on October 4 with country star Chris Janson, known for hits like “Buy Me A Boat. ” Two weeks l

sports

A Royal‑Slam Showdown: Who’s Watching the Czech Final at Wimbledon

July 12, 2026

The Wimbledon final this year is more than a tennis match; it’s a gathering of celebrities, athletes and royalty who all share one seat: the Royal Box. The tournament’s first all‑Czech women’s final pits Karolina Muchova against Linda Noskova, a rare Grand Slam clash between players from the same

crime

Sexual Abuse Cases in Germany: Numbers, Nuremberg Investigation and Wider Debate

July 12, 2026

Germany has counted 751 incidents of group rapes in 2025, according to data released after a parliamentary question. The figures were assembled by filtering all rape reports where more than one suspect was named; they do not represent convictions. Police have identified 1, 087 people linked to these

business

Big Summer Internship Boosts Future Engineers

July 12, 2026

The summer of 2026 saw a record number of students stepping into the world of civil engineering. Sixteen bright minds from six universities and a high school joined a Nebraska‑based firm that has been shaping the Midwest’s infrastructure for six decades. The program, now in its eleventh year, is mor

education

Marmion Academy Opens Doors for Girls Sports

July 11, 2026

A decision made in November 2024 by Abbot Joel Rippinger and the monastic community at Marmion Abbey marked a turning point for the Aurora school, which had been all‑male since its founding in 1933. The institution announced that it would accept female students for the first time and, consequently,

politics

Maine Must Replace a Controversial Senate Candidate

July 9, 2026

The day Graham Platner was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Maine’s Senate seat, he stood behind a podium that read “They don’t know Maine. ” The slogan was meant to rally voters, but recent allegations of sexual assault have forced supporters to question whether they truly knew him. First clai

entertainment

New Wave of Streamers Ready to Shine

July 9, 2026

Kai Cenat has returned with his popular show, Streamer University, to launch another cohort of creators who will learn the tricks of streaming and build their own brands. The program was announced on July 6, when Cenat streamed live to reveal the names of students and staff for the upcoming year. T

celebrities

Florida Jewel Maker Walks into the Spotlight at Swift‑Kelce Wedding

July 8, 2026

A Florida-born designer, known for her intricate engraving work, found herself on the guest list of a star‑studded celebration that took place at Madison Square Garden. Her name is Kindred Lubeck, and she grew up in Jacksonville before moving to New York to launch her own fine‑jewelry brand. The