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Tents, Marketing and the Homeless: A New Kind of Campaign

July 25, 2026

A Los Angeles cannabis‑additive maker has stirred controversy by handing out more than 500 branded tents to people without homes on Skid Row. The company says the move was a win‑win: it gives shelter and promotes its logo at the same time. A store manager explained that there was no hidden agenda, o

crime

Bike Riders Plan Big Downtown LA Meet‑Up

July 25, 2026

A group of cyclists from Southern California is preparing a large gathering near the Crypto. com Arena on Saturday. The organizers, who used an Instagram post from their brand “The Cruizers, ” urged anyone with a bike or scooter to join them for what they called a “legendary” ride. The invitation wa

art

Syracuse’s Art Fest: Hand‑Made, Heart‑Felt, and No AI Touches

July 25, 2026

Syracuse’s long‑standing Arts & Crafts Festival kicks off Friday, July 24, and runs through Sunday. The free event takes place in the historic downtown area around Columbus Circle, with vendors lining East Onondaga, Montgomery, and East Jefferson streets. Visitors can stroll from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.

finance

Stocks Brace for Fed Talk and Tech Earnings Show

July 24, 2026

The U. S. market is gearing up for a week of tension as the Federal Reserve’s next meeting could hint at how long interest rates will stay high. Oil prices have jumped, pushing fears that the Fed might need to raise rates more aggressively to tame inflation, which remains above its 2 % goal. Wall St

crime

A Knife Fight Turns Fatal: What Happened in Madison

July 24, 2026

The city of Madison was shocked after a homeless man named Corey Durell Ruiz, 38, was shot by police on a downtown street. A video taken by witnesses showed the moment he died and it was shared online, sparking outrage. The police said Ruiz tried to stab an officer with a knife while they were tryin

politics

Potential Campaign Finance Breach Sparks Debate Over School Board Race

July 24, 2026

A new complaint has emerged against Hilario Dominguez, who is running to become president of the Chicago Public Schools board. The allegation comes from his rival, Sendhil Revuluri, and was filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections last week. Critics say Dominguez’s campaign did not properly

environment

State Plans New Rules to Cut Oil‑Gas Methane

July 24, 2026

The state’s environmental agency will soon create new rules to limit methane from oil and gas sites. It is following a federal rule that requires all facilities to reduce leaks. Last year the agency asked for public input and received over 10, 000 comments. A recent law now says all air‑qua

opinion

Downtown Reimagined: People First

July 24, 2026

The city’s center is being reshaped so that it works for people, not cars. The plan puts sidewalks before traffic lanes and adds green spaces where parking used to be. Small cafés, bike racks, and outdoor seating replace the empty lots that once housed big trucks. Residents notice a change in mood.

politics

Trump’s Quick Shift From Grief to Politics

July 21, 2026

The Iran conflict has seen its first U. S. soldier losses since March, with three service members recently killed. Each death has sparked a reaction from President Donald Trump that feels more political than heartfelt. In recent days, Trump’s comments have highlighted a pattern: he quickly ties t

politics

Money, War, and Michigan: A Senate Battle in the Shadows

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate race in Michigan is shaping up to be more than a simple left‑vs‑center fight. It has become a proxy for how much influence outside groups can wield over a state’s politics. The two candidates are Abdul El‑Sayed, a former public health official who supports progressive policies li