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Stabbing at Utah Mall Sparks Fear of Targeted Hate

July 16, 2026

A 48‑year‑old man was taken into custody in Utah after a violent encounter at the Valley Fair Mall. The attacker, Peter Michael Larsen, stabbed a Muslim employee multiple times, claiming he chose the victim because of his faith. Authorities say the attack happened just before 3 p. m. on July 13, whe

politics

Free Goods and the Cost of Care

July 16, 2026

The idea that “free” is a good thing can make politics feel simple, but it often hides real costs. Some people argue that everything from phones to health care should cost nothing when it is needed. That view can sound noble, yet it overlooks how those promises are funded and who actually bene

art

Art Show Fizzles Over Cannabis Pipe Plans

July 16, 2026

The Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio had big plans to showcase artistic bongs, hoping to blend culture and craft. A former curator from the Corning Museum of Glass was brought in, and the museum poured $250, 000 into the project. Artists who create intricate smoking devices—more elaborate than typical h

politics

Patriotism in Six Countries: How Pride Looks Different

July 12, 2026

In a fresh look at how people feel about their nations, new polls show that pride is common but varies widely across the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, France and Germany. The surveys reveal that while most adults in these democracies say they are proud of their country, the ways tha

crypto

Crypto Rules in the EU: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

July 12, 2026

The European Union is opening a new discussion about its crypto rules, hoping to fine‑tune the existing framework that governs digital currencies and blockchain technology. The original set of rules, known as MiCA, began to take effect at the end of last year and was designed to give businesses and

politics

Farage’s Bold Move: Resign, Run, and Reclaim the Vote

July 8, 2026

Farage has once again shaken British politics by stepping down from Parliament with the plan to stand for election again. The announcement follows fresh reports that he received large gifts from a crypto billionaire and a former U. S. fraudster, raising questions about his finances. He says th

opinion

America’s Past and Present: A Fresh Look at History, Politics, and Everyday Life

July 8, 2026

In recent days, two opinion pieces caught attention for their nostalgic view of America’s roots. One praised the founding generation as the finest, while another highlighted farmers as the nation’s backbone. Both writers argued that these stories are fading from public memory. A common theme in the

politics

Trump’s July 4 speech leaves many shaking their heads over Declaration mix-up

July 6, 2026

On America’s birthday weekend in 2024, a fiery speech by the president turned into a quick history lesson gone wrong. While marking what officials called the “quarter-millennium” of the Declaration of Independence, he introduced a quote about the nation’s founding that looks nothing like the real th

finance

Big Money Moves: How the Next Generation Could Reshape Crypto

July 6, 2026

A quiet revolution is brewing in the world of money, and it’s not happening on trading screens or in government debates. Instead, it’s unfolding in quiet offices where wills are read and estates are settled. Over the next twenty years, a staggering $124 trillion will shift from older Americans to th

crime

Lorain Police Use Tech to Track Down Shooting Suspect

July 6, 2026

Last Independence Day in Ohio, a minor shooting incident happened outside a shopping center without any injuries. Police say two men fired shots at each other in a parking lot, then drove off separately. When officers arrived, they found just two bullet casings—no one was hurt, but the situation cou