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City Style Showdown: How Art Deco Shapes LA Politics

June 28, 2026

Los Angeles is known for its mix of styles, but one candidate has made Art Deco the star of his campaign. He says that the city’s bright, vintage buildings are a reminder of better times and a way to stop what he calls the ugly new towers. The candidate’s posts on social media compare old‑school

art

Two Critics, One Life: Art, Love and the New York Scene

June 28, 2026

Roberta Smith and Jerry Saltz are two of the most respected voices in art criticism, yet their lives seem to belong to a different world than most people imagine. They are married, and both spend almost every moment thinking about art, writing about it, and attending shows. Their days are filled wit

entertainment

New Shows, Music and Games You Can Watch or Play This Week

June 28, 2026

A fresh lineup of movies, music, and games is arriving on streaming services and gaming consoles from June 29 to July 5. First up, a thriller that turned out better than expected in theaters is now available on premium video‑on‑demand. The film, made for just $750, 000, has already earned more than

environment

Eurasian Otters: Freshwater or Seaside Hunters?

June 28, 2026

The Eurasian otter, a protected species in Bulgaria, faces tough challenges from pollution and human activity. Scientists have found that these animals live in both rivers and the Black Sea coast, showing they can eat fish from either place. This flexibility is key to understanding how to keep them

technology

Real‑Time Polyp Spotting Made Simple

June 28, 2026

A new tool called BCP‑YOLO turns a heavy image‑recognition model into a quick, clear system that can find colorectal polyps while doctors are looking at the colon. The original YOLOv8 model is powerful but slow for live use, so BCP‑YOLO trims unnecessary parts and adds explanations of why it mark

entertainment

A Fun Look at Disney’s 1970s Family Movie and a Classic TV Star

June 28, 2026

Disney made light‑hearted films from the late 1950s to the early 1980s that were safe for all ages. These movies, such as “The Shaggy Dog” and “The Absent‑Minded Professor, ” were designed to give families a quick escape from the harsher world outside. The studio’s reputation for wholesome entertain

sports

Salah’s Seattle Moment: A Quick Look at Egypt’s World Cup Breakthrough

June 28, 2026

Egypt scored a goal that had been dreamed of for almost a century, and the team’s star forward, Mohamed Salah, played a key part in that historic win. The match took place at Vancouver’s BC Place, where the crowd celebrated Egypt’s first victory in a World Cup. Salah, who is 34 years old and known f

sports

Buffalo’s Big Pick: A Fresh Start for the Sabres

June 28, 2026

The 2026 NHL draft began at KeyBank Center, and Buffalo made a statement with its first‑round choices. At the fourth overall spot, the Sabres chose Daxon Rudolph, a 6‑foot‑2 defenseman from Prince Albert in the Western Hockey League. Rudolph’s size and skating ability make him a promising anchor

technology

Big Data Centers: A Fight About People, Not Tech

June 28, 2026

Mark Cuban says the real battle over data centers is not about buildings or power but about how they make people feel. He claims that these sites have become stand‑ins for deeper worries about artificial intelligence and the growing gap between rich tech firms and ordinary citizens. Cuban points

lifestyle

Pet Safety During Minnesota’s Heat Wave

June 28, 2026

Pets can feel the heat just as badly as we do, and when temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond, owners need to act fast. The first step is to keep animals inside a cool room or an air‑conditioned space whenever possible. If they must go outside, give them plenty of shade and a bowl that won’t