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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

sports

Allentown Sports Legends: A Fresh Look at the Hall of Fame

July 14, 2026

Allentown High School, founded over a century ago in rural Monmouth County, has grown from a small farm‑bordered school into a powerhouse of athletic talent. For many years the team struggled to find its footing, but in recent decades it has produced state champions and professional prospects across

crypto

Coinbase Turns Back on Content Coins After Big Misstep

July 14, 2026

Base, Coinbase’s own blockchain, tried to grow by pushing a new kind of token called content coins. The idea was that creators could attach little digital chips to their posts, and users would trade them like tiny pieces of a story. But the experiment quickly ran into trouble. The company’s top bos

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

finance

From Listening to Wealth: A Story of $3. 5 Billion in Advice

July 9, 2026

Brian Sak grew up as the go‑to friend for classmates who needed help. While studying at Texas A&M, he imagined a future in psychology but switched to finance after realizing the extra schooling would be too much. A career at Equitable Advisors began in 2003, and he quickly became a top producer. In

technology

RDAbbott Shines at Akron LSR 2026 with Demo Day and Open House

July 8, 2026

RDAbbott will play a key role at the upcoming LSR 2026 conference in Akron, Ohio, from September 14 to 17. The event, organized by Executive Conference Management and backed by RDAbbott and BOY Machines, will cover the entire journey of liquid silicone rubber production, from design to finished part

business

Changes in Louisiana's Business and Healthcare Scene

July 6, 2026

South Louisiana is seeing fresh faces and new roles in key organizations. Pelican Credit Union has elevated Missy Matherne to senior vice president over finance, risk, and payments. Her background includes stints as CFO at Louisiana Federal Credit Union and finance VP at Jefferson Financial Credit U

sports

Zimbabwe’s New Cricket Chapter: Fresh Captain, Big Squad for Bangladesh

July 4, 2026

Zimbabwe has chosen a new leader and built a strong team to play Bangladesh in July. Fast bowler Richard Ngarava will captain the side for the first time in 50‑over games. The decision follows his good performance and calm presence during the last Test match. Ngarava is not alone in command

sports

Why Golf Fans Are Worried About the 2028 PGA Tour Changes

July 2, 2026

Golf’s biggest stars are split over the PGA Tour’s big 2028 shake-up. The plan splits events into two new series—the Championship Series for top players and the Challenger Series for those climbing up the ranks. It also adds a promotion-relegation system, meaning weaker performers could drop down wh

business

Celebrating 250 Years of American Storytelling

June 26, 2026

The new edition marks a quarter‑century of the United States, and it begins by naming the country’s most iconic companies. A nationwide poll led by a research partner helped rank firms like Ford, Apple, and Disney not just for profits but for how they shape culture. TIME is counted among those that