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Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

entertainment

New Thriller Grows From Hunnam’s Past Roles

July 16, 2026

Charlie Hunnam, known mainly for his part as a biker gang boss on television, is set to headline a fresh crime drama that could rival his earlier successes. The series, based on Ed Brubaker’s graphic novels, will air on Prime Video and promises a gritty look at crime families and lawmen gone astray.

technology

Akron Wins Big Boost for Polymer Innovation

July 16, 2026

A new funding program from the National Science Foundation has picked Akron, Ohio as a key hub for polymer technology. The grant, part of the Regional Innovation Engines initiative, can award up to $160 million over ten years. The money will go toward new research, turning ideas into products, train

sports

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)

business

Vegas Welcomes Billionaire Zillow Co‑Founder Rich Barton

July 16, 2026

Rich Barton, one of the brains behind Zillow and Expedia, has announced that he will now call Las Vegas home. The announcement came in a post on X, where Barton said his kids have grown up and the family is ready for a new chapter. Barton, who helped start Zillow about twenty years ago, still holds

health

Florida’s Leprosy Rising: A Quiet Health Alert

July 16, 2026

In recent months, Florida has seen a small but noticeable uptick in cases of Hansen’s disease, also called leprosy. 17 people have been confirmed as of mid‑July, a slight increase from the previous year when the state recorded 16 cases. The disease is still uncommon in the U. S. , but Florida now ac

politics

Blanche’s Role in the Justice Department: A Question of Loyalty and Law

July 16, 2026

The U. S. attorney general is meant to protect the public’s legal interests, yet some argue that Todd Blanche has put his allegiance to President Trump above this duty. Blanche, who stepped in as acting attorney general after Pam Bondi’s resignation, has been accused of advancing the president’s

opinion

New Health Hub Brings Big‑Name Care to North San Diego

July 16, 2026

Palomar UC San Diego Health is a fresh public health system that started on July 1. It was created by a Joint Powers Authority, which lets two established organizations—Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health—work together as one. The idea is to keep the familiar, community‑based care that Palomar of

opinion

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

politics

Future of Defense Depends on Hands‑On Jobs

July 16, 2026

The way wars are fought is changing fast, and experts say the U. S. must prepare its factories and labs as well as its soldiers to stay ahead. A recent summit in Pennsylvania brought together leaders from defense, unions, business and finance to discuss how the nation can build a new industrial base