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Green Tea, Comics and Custom Shoes: A Day in the Life of a Comic Artist

July 17, 2026

Frank Miller wakes up to a calm morning and chooses green tea over his old coffee habit. The switch happened during early yoga practice, and it still keeps him alert. When he wants to read, he grabs the complete Calvin and Hobbes collection. He likes how Bill Watterson captures a child’s imaginat

celebrities

Celebrities Turning Older on July 17

July 17, 2026

David Hasselhoff, now 74, is celebrating his birthday and has plans to return as a character in the upcoming “Kung Fury 2. ” Singer Luke Bryan, marking his 50th year, grew up in Leesburg, Georgia, a fact that fans often overlook. Actress Summer Bishil reaches 38 and her middle name, Yasmine, is a

sports

A Weekend of Sports Action Across the TV Spectrum

July 17, 2026

The Saturday schedule kicks off early with Aussie rules, as Brisbane takes on the Gold Coast at 6 a. m. and Hawthorn faces Richmond later that night, while Greater Western Sydney meets Essendon in the early hours of Sunday. Meanwhile, motorsport fans get a full day: Formula 1 practice and qualifying

politics

Atlanta’s Big‑League Dream: From Skepticism to Stadium

July 17, 2026

In the early 1960s, a man named Ivan Allen Jr. entered Atlanta politics with an unusual promise: he would bring professional sports to the city. Some people laughed at the idea, thinking it was too ambitious for a Southern town. Robert Woodruff, who led Coca‑Cola at the time, had a different vision

finance

Rising From the Crash: How a 2008 Class Shaped Crypto and Equality

July 16, 2026

The year 2008 was a turning point for many young lawyers. One graduate, already promised a job at a big firm, found herself standing in the middle of a financial storm when Lehman Brothers fell. While most firms suffered mass layoffs, her firm survived, and she began to see the crisis as a doorway r

education

Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

politics

A New Rule for Crypto: Why Congress Must Act Now

July 16, 2026

Congress is moving a new law called the Clarity Act, which aims to set clear rules for digital money. This effort is a big deal because it looks ahead, not just fixes past problems like the 2008 crash. The act is similar to a big telecom law from 1996, showing that lawmakers can tackle new tech with

crime

Teenaged Massacre in East St. Louis: A Tragic Family Breakdown

July 16, 2026

A fifteen‑year‑old girl and her sixteen‑year‑old boyfriend were arrested for a shooting that killed five relatives in East St. Louis, Illinois. The incident was described by police as a “targeted mass shooting” that also wounded two people at three separate sites. The victims were members of t

sports

Argentina’s Road to the Final: A Late‑Game Surge

July 16, 2026

Argentina pushed past England in a thrilling semi‑final, thanks to Lionel Messi’s clever play and Lautaro Martínez’s clutch finish. The match saw two quick assists from Messi that sparked a 2‑1 comeback, turning the game on its head in just seven minutes. Martínez netted the winner during stoppage t

lifestyle

A New Life on the Move

July 16, 2026

She had just left a small apartment and her kids were grown. The silence that once felt like freedom now seemed empty, so she tried volunteering and joining groups but nothing stuck. Travel was a dream, yet the costs of divorce, single parenting and living in an expensive city made it impossible. Sh