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Garden Beats and Verses: A Mid‑Summer Gathering

July 21, 2026

The Sherman Avenue Community Garden in South Bend will host a Mid‑Summer Festival on July 25, from one to four o’clock. The gathering blends music, poetry and art in a relaxed afternoon. Organizers Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. and garden founder Evie Barton are pulling the event together. The

politics

Trump Calls Climate Guide “Fraud” in Judges Manual

July 21, 2026

President Trump took to Truth Social after watching the World Cup final, criticizing a 1, 700‑page manual that teaches federal judges about science. The guide, produced by the Federal Judicial Center and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, contains a chapter on climate chan

lifestyle

Fragrance Finds: Celebrity‑Inspired Perfume Sets at Nordstrom’s Sale

July 21, 2026

Nordstrom’s big anniversary sale is open to everyone, and it’s a good chance to grab perfume bundles that top stars love. The shop offers special sets from brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford, Byredo and Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Each bundle is priced to move fast, so shoppers should act quickly if

celebrities

Stevie Wonder’s Vision: Myth or Reality?

July 21, 2026

A recent claim that Stevie Wonder can’t see has sparked a mix of wonder and skepticism. The story started on social media, where fans and some fellow stars posted videos suggesting the legendary musician is blind. Some even said he “sees” in a spiritual way, not with his eyes. At a free outdoor con

business

Citizens Bank Pulls Out of Private Prison Loans

July 21, 2026

Citizens Bank has decided to stop funding two private prison operators that house people held by federal immigration authorities. The move comes after the government bought some of the facilities from CoreCivic and plans to acquire more from GEO Group, reducing the need for bank capital in those com

health

Hospital Heroes Face Chaos: How a Southern Israeli Clinic Handled the 2023 Attack

July 21, 2026

The day the rockets started flying over southern Israel, a local hospital had to switch from routine care to emergency mode in an instant. Staff were already trained for mass casualty incidents, but the reality of war tested those plans like never before. Doctors and nurses found themselves tr

entertainment

Surprise in the City: A Quiet Protest Turns Into a Cultural Flashpoint

July 21, 2026

A small group of students gathered in the city’s main square to speak out against a new development plan. They wanted the council to pause construction and review environmental impacts. The protest began calmly, with signs and chants that highlighted the need for green space. Soon after, a local ar

politics

New Mexico’s Environment Dept Faces Scrutiny Over Business Ties

July 21, 2026

ProgressNow NM, a progressive advocacy group, has asked the state auditor to look into contracts between the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and a company founded by former cabinet chief Alicia Keyes. The group claims the deals may break state procurement rules and create conflicts of inter

health

Impact of Opioid Exposure Before Birth on Kids Growing Up

July 21, 2026

Pregnancy during the opioid crisis has become more common. While doctors know how these drugs affect newborns, what happens to children as they grow older is less clear. A recent review looked closely at studies that followed kids into school years to see how being exposed to opioids in the womb mig

technology

Future‑Proof Legal Startups to Watch in 2026

July 20, 2026

In 2026, a wave of legal tech companies is reshaping how people find help and how firms manage work. From AI‑driven court simulations to tools that automate timekeeping, these startups are tackling pain points that lawyers and courts have long struggled with. Below is a fresh look at nine standout c