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Losing the Edge: How a Long‑Time Leader Fell to a New Party Style

July 16, 2026

The story begins with a former ally of the author, Senator Lindsey Graham, who once shared a vision of America as a guiding power. Their partnership was rooted in a belief that history could be steered by strong will and decisive action, a view common among early 2000s conservatives. The author reme

business

Vegas Welcomes Billionaire Zillow Co‑Founder Rich Barton

July 16, 2026

Rich Barton, one of the brains behind Zillow and Expedia, has announced that he will now call Las Vegas home. The announcement came in a post on X, where Barton said his kids have grown up and the family is ready for a new chapter. Barton, who helped start Zillow about twenty years ago, still holds

politics

School Choice Sparks Debate Over Florida’s Public Schools

July 16, 2026

Gwen Graham, who once served in Congress and now partners with gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, stepped onto a stage in Tallahassee to voice concerns about Florida’s education system. The event, hosted by the progressive group Leon County Indivisible, marked one of her early appearances on the n

entertainment

New Show Lets Celebs Try Not to Win

July 16, 2026

A fresh TV series is launching tonight, inviting fans to watch a group of 12 famous people battle it out in both brain‑and body tests. The twist is simple: the last person standing will earn a tongue‑in‑cheek title of “the Nation’s Dumbest. ” The format keeps the audience on their toes. Each chal

sports

Bills & Sabres: New Plans for 2026‑27

July 16, 2026

Buffalo’s football team is looking ahead to 2026, focusing on its running backs who may become key pass‑catchers. The backfield is already strong, with James Cook leading the league in rushing last season. Coaches think that moving these players into more passing roles will help unlock Josh Allen’s

opinion

New Health Hub Brings Big‑Name Care to North San Diego

July 16, 2026

Palomar UC San Diego Health is a fresh public health system that started on July 1. It was created by a Joint Powers Authority, which lets two established organizations—Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health—work together as one. The idea is to keep the familiar, community‑based care that Palomar of

health

Smoke from Canadian fires puts Ohio residents at risk

July 16, 2026

Wildfire smoke has drifted into Northeast Ohio, raising health concerns for everyone but especially those with heart or lung problems, kids, seniors and expectant mothers. The air quality advisory was issued early Thursday as the smoke pushed pollution to levels that are considered unhealthy for

health

Celebrating Kids: New Heroes Shining in Akron’s Community

July 16, 2026

Akron Children’s has unveiled the winners of its second More childhood, please. Awards, a yearly ceremony that spotlights people who make life better for children and families in Ohio’s 33 counties. The program began last year to honor volunteers, parents, nonprofits and more who help kids thrive.

finance

Japanese Companies Feel the Heat of Rising Interest Rates

July 16, 2026

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) lifted its policy rate to a 31‑year high last month, ending years of negative rates. This change has put pressure on many firms in Japan. About half of the companies surveyed reported that the higher borrowing costs hurt their profits and slowed new investments. Only a small

lifestyle

Medina’s New Bee Park Gives South Town a Fresh Spot

July 16, 2026

The city of Medina has added a new public space in the South Town area. The park, called Medina Bee Park, opened on June 26 after a ribbon‑cutting ceremony. It sits at 380 S. Broadway St. , where people can relax and enjoy nature. The park was created with help from many groups. Designers, landscap