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Foreign Gifts: When Money Becomes a Hidden Hand

July 16, 2026

American colleges thrive when ideas bounce freely and research follows facts, not politics. Yet a new wave of overseas donations is slipping in with strings that can pull the direction of campuses. The problem isn’t foreign money itself; it’s when a giver demands influence over speakers, courses or

sports

Marc Guéhi: From Abidjan to English Football

July 16, 2026

Born in the Ivorian city of Abidjan on 13 July 2000, Marc Guéhi moved to London when he was only a year old. Growing up in Lewisham, he balanced the rhythm of city life with strong ties to his family’s African roots. Although his birthplace is in West Africa, he has chosen to represent England at ev

sports

Big‑Name Fans Watch Sinner vs. Zverev at Wimbledon

July 12, 2026

The final match of Wimbledon’s men’s singles draws the biggest crowd on Centre Court. Jannik Sinner, the Italian who won his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros, is defending his title against Alexander Zverev, the German who already holds two majors. The match promises drama and a chance for Zverev t

entertainment

Season of Music Hits the Stage in Thomasville

July 11, 2026

Thomasville Entertainment Foundation is kicking off its 89th concert season with a fresh lineup that mixes big names and niche talents. The first show, on September 19th, welcomes Tony‑driven Heather Headley, a Grammy winner who brings Broadway tunes and pop hits to the stage. Her background include

entertainment

Adapting Big‑Idea Sci‑Fi: What Next for TV

July 6, 2026

The idea that huge science‑fiction books could become hit television shows feels almost impossible at first glance. Those stories are set in far‑off futures, involve thousands of characters, and span continents—what could a screenwriter do with that? Yet the past decade has shown that streaming plat

sports

Big Surprise: US Soccer Star Cleared to Play

July 6, 2026

The buzz started online before the U. S. men’s national team even hit the field. Fans and players alike saw a headline that FIFA had lifted Folarin Balogun’s red‑card ban, letting him join the squad for a Monday clash with Belgium in the 2026 World Cup. The decision, which was set to last a year, st

politics

America turns 250 while summer hits hard and minds stay divided

July 5, 2026

The big 2-5-0 birthday bash for the United States is rolling out across the country with huge fireworks, boat parades, hot dog contests and plenty of political noise. The celebrations started even as a brutal heat wave kept pushing temperatures past 100 degrees in many places. Washington DC hit 115

celebrities

Fashion steals the spotlight at a star-studded wedding

July 5, 2026

When love stories go big, they often bring out the biggest names. But at this July wedding in New York, the guest list didn’t just talk about the couple—it became a runway. Madison Square Garden turned into a stage where style choices mattered just as much as the celebration itself. Some guests wen

politics

Women Who Fought for America Behind the Scenes

July 5, 2026

When America marks its 250th year since the Declaration of Independence, most people think of the Founding Fathers and their speeches. But many women also played key roles that history often overlooks. Some were educated and outspoken, while others used quiet acts of kindness to keep the revolution

science

How a Teenager's DNA Helped Rebuild a Forgotten War Story

July 5, 2026

In a quiet corner of South Carolina, a battle from 240 years ago left scars that time couldn’t erase. A team digging through the earth found shallow graves with no names—just metal buttons from old uniforms. Those buttons hinted at who these men were. Centuries later, science gave them back their id