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The Passion Returns: A New 4K Take and a Sequel Teaser

July 5, 2026

The famous film that shows the last hours of Jesus is back in cinemas for a short run from September 10 to 17. It has been upgraded with sharper picture quality and richer sound so people can see it as if for the first time. During this window, moviegoers will also catch a preview of the next cha

opinion

Blackface in America: A Hidden History

July 5, 2026

In the late 1800s, a disturbing trend began to spread across America: people painted their faces black for entertainment. It started with professional performers but soon became a part of everyday life, from schools to the military. Fraternal groups used blackface as a way to bond. A club called th

finance

New Boston Spot Lets Money History Come Alive

July 5, 2026

Boston’s newest museum in the Seaport district is a fresh look at finance that feels more like a game than a lecture. The building, covering 5, 400 square feet, opened its doors last Friday and is now open from Wednesday to Sunday. It marks the first time in years that the Smithsonian‑affiliated Mus

business

Worcester’s Wild Week: From Bankrupties to Boos and Building Bumps

July 5, 2026

A group of 44 creditors from nine states stepped into Worcester’s court scene, filing a joint claim that their real‑estate firm owed them more than two million dollars. The collective action came because many of the debtors were newcomers from South America and Africa, finding it hard to protect the

lifestyle

Summer Vintage Vibes on the Beach

July 5, 2026

A pair of friends turned their love for old‑school clothes into a pop‑up shop on Virginia Beach’s oceanfront. The store, called Septemberchixz Vintage Collective, sits at 223 17th Street and opened just in time for the sunny season. The founders, Katie Darlington and Summer Shoults, share a bi

opinion

Bringing Back Public Chat on News Stories

July 5, 2026

A major news organization has quietly turned on discussion features for politics and government stories after years of experimenting with sports chats. They waited ten days to make sure their automated filters could block harmful comments. The move mirrors broader efforts in media to revive public f

politics

Midterms 2024: Why some leaders see left-wing gains as a warning sign

July 5, 2026

Some U. S. politicians are raising alarms about rising support for progressive policies ahead of the midterm elections. One Republican representative recently argued that extreme left-wing candidates are likely to lose because voters reject what he called "politics of envy. " He pointed to recent pr

politics

America turns 250 while summer hits hard and minds stay divided

July 5, 2026

The big 2-5-0 birthday bash for the United States is rolling out across the country with huge fireworks, boat parades, hot dog contests and plenty of political noise. The celebrations started even as a brutal heat wave kept pushing temperatures past 100 degrees in many places. Washington DC hit 115

politics

What's Really Happening Behind America's Headlines in 2026

July 5, 2026

Summer 2026 brought tragedy and tension across the United States. A sudden storm on Geneva Lake flipped a boat during the Fourth of July weekend, killing three and leaving seven scrambling for safety. Meanwhile, record numbers of migrants attempted dangerous sea crossings - 321 were caught by author

opinion

America: More than a Land, an Ongoing Promise

July 5, 2026

The United States wasn't born from shared blood or soil, but from a bold declaration that all humans deserve freedom and fairness. Unlike older nations shaped by wars or kings, America began as an experiment—one written down in documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The