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Older Stars Keep the Game Alive

July 16, 2026

The first thought after Argentina’s 2018 loss was that Messi had finished his World Cup run. Yet he returned in 2022 to lift the trophy and again at 39, proving that top players can stay longer than expected. Now many legends are ending their international careers later: Ronaldo (41), Neymar (34)

art

Patriotic Tunes and Funding Shifts in America

July 11, 2026

The last month, a concert at the Ronald Reagan Library turned a night into a patriotic showcase. A local orchestra performed an overture that mixed clips from Reagan’s film career, his famous 1987 speech to Mikhail Gorbachev, and footage of the former actor in his iconic smile. The program was part

politics

A Texas Road Stop Turns Tragic: A Family’s Story

July 10, 2026

In Houston, a routine morning traffic check ended in death for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who lived and worked in the United States. He was on his way to a job when federal officers stopped his car early Tuesday. The officers were not looking for him. They had another suspect in min

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Man Gets 100 Years for New Year’s Eve Shooting

July 8, 2026

A Newark man named Jarell Riles, 35, was handed a century in prison after killing a 67‑year‑old neighbor on New Year’s Eve. The judge, Ronald Wigler, gave him a 100‑year term for first‑degree felony murder, murder, robbery and weapons charges. Riles was found guilty on Feb. 18 for the fatal shooting

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Dixon's flower festival takes a hit from bad weather

July 5, 2026

The annual Petunia Festival in Dixon faced a weekend of disruptions as storms rolled in, forcing several changes to the planned events. The big highlight of Saturday—a ceremony to open a new pedestrian bridge called Petunia Crossing—got pushed to July 7. The popular Al Morrison All-Star games at Pag

business

When early sales cost founders billions

July 4, 2026

YouTube’s creators walked away with millions in 2006, but today the platform is worth over 300 times more. Back then, the three cofounders split $650 million in stock after selling to Google. The CEO alone got shares worth $345 million at the time. If they had kept the same share today, their payout

politics

Corporate Cash Powers a 250th Birthday Bash

July 3, 2026

Three hundred and fifty years ago the United States celebrated its birth. Now, as Washington gears up for a quarter‑century anniversary, the spectacle is being shaped by big business. At a temporary National Mall pavilion, flags and a Ferris wheel welcomed visitors to displays that shout the names o

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Brazil’s Election Showdown: Lula Outpaces Bolsonaro in New Poll

July 1, 2026

A fresh survey indicates that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva could edge out Senator Flavio Bolsonaro if a second round of voting takes place in October. The poll, conducted by AtlasIntel and Bloomberg, found Lula would secure 48. 8% of the votes, while Bolsonaro would get 42. 3%. In earlier Apr

sports

Acuña’s Road to Recovery Looks Long‑Term

July 1, 2026

Ronald Acuña Jr. will not be back in the Braves lineup soon, according to manager Walt Weiss. The right‑fielder is still on the 10‑day injured list after a hamstring injury that first appeared in early June. He was seen working on drills at Truist Park, showing he is determined to get better. Becau

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Salah’s Seattle Moment: A Quick Look at Egypt’s World Cup Breakthrough

June 28, 2026

Egypt scored a goal that had been dreamed of for almost a century, and the team’s star forward, Mohamed Salah, played a key part in that historic win. The match took place at Vancouver’s BC Place, where the crowd celebrated Egypt’s first victory in a World Cup. Salah, who is 34 years old and known f