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Pizza review: A thin slice of Westfield’s pizza history gets Portnoy’s nod

June 18, 2026

A slice of history made its way onto Dave Portnoy’s plate recently when he stopped by a Westfield joint known for serving pizza since disco was king. The place, Buona Pizza & Restaurant, has been a local fixture since the late '70s, long enough for some to call it a neighborhood time capsule. Portno

politics

Utah's Primary Battles: Who’s Really Calling the Shots?

June 18, 2026

Utah’s upcoming primary elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown, with incumbents facing tough challenges and outside money flooding races. In one of the most watched contests, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams—a longtime political figure—now finds himself in an unexpectedly close race

weather

First named storm of 2026 takes aim at Louisiana and Texas coasts

June 18, 2026

The season's first tropical disturbance isn't messing around. Tropical Storm Arthur, just upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, is making a beeline for the Gulf Coast with southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in its sights. Weather watchers in Lake Charles made the call Wednesday morning, s

environment

How 3 Illinois Towns Are Sharing a Big Water Project and Why It’s Taking Longer Than Planned

June 18, 2026

Three towns in Illinois—Yorkville, Oswego, and Montgomery—are teaming up to build a huge water pipeline system that will connect them to Lake Michigan. The project costs over $400 million and aims to replace their shrinking underground water supply with a more reliable source. But progress is slower

celebrities

A Comedian’s Long Road from Harvey to Hollywood

June 18, 2026

Tom Dreesen, a comedian who spent years touring with Frank Sinatra, passed away recently. He grew up in Harvey, Illinois, a place where his family stood out as one of the few white households in a predominantly Black neighborhood. Life wasn’t easy—Dreesen had to help support his seven siblings from

business

A new wave in stock trading: what tokenized shares could really mean

June 18, 2026

The U. S. markets might soon see a major shift as financial regulators prepare to let blockchain-based stocks trade publicly. These “tokenized shares” act like digital twins of regular stocks, meaning they can be bought or sold any hour of the day and settle in minutes rather than days. Supporters a

lifestyle

A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

June 17, 2026

The sign on U. S. 301 in King George County is bright and clear: “Gardening Gays Farm. ” It looks like a normal farm sign, but the story behind it is unusual. Two men, Dragan and Kevin, grew up in different places. Dragan was raised on a farm in Croatia and promised himself he would never work on a

crime

Three Dogs Die in Camper After Owner’s Fatal Attack

June 17, 2026

A man named Donnell Smith, 57, faces serious animal cruelty charges after three dogs were found rotting in his camper. The trailer was on Bluebonnet Boulevard, a property that once belonged to Jodi Cowan. Cowan was killed on May 19 when two loose dogs attacked her while she walked her own dog in the

weather

Sunny Heat and a Cool Breather Ahead

June 17, 2026

Tonight will stay mostly clear, with dry air and gentle southwest breezes around 5 to 10 mph. The temperature will linger near 60 degrees overnight. Wednesday brings a sharp rise in heat, with highs ranging from 95 to 105 degrees across most of the region. A Red Flag Warning will cover a large part

weather

Heavy rains bring major flooding and fresh weather warnings across the South

June 17, 2026

The southern United States is facing serious flooding after days of relentless rain. Over 16 million people now live under flood alerts stretching from Texas through the Gulf Coast and into Mississippi. More areas in Alabama could join the list soon. Heavy downpours continue to raise concerns, with