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Where Do Celebrities Get Married When They Want a Stage?

July 2, 2026

Popular athletes and performers sometimes pick unusual spots for their weddings, and Madison Square Garden isn’t exactly the first place most people picture for exchanging rings. The giant indoor arena in New York City has hosted major sports games and concerts for over fifty years, but it’s also se

entertainment

Ways to spend summer days in the Twin Cities beyond the usual heat

July 2, 2026

The Twin Cities don’t just sit around waiting for relief from summer heat. Instead of staring at ice cream cones, locals find active ways to enjoy the season. Food stands pop up at summer festivals, letting people taste small bites without paying full prices. Small fees apply for some dishes, but mo

crime

Inside LA’s sex trafficking schemes: How power and fear rule the streets

July 2, 2026

Los Angeles has long struggled with street gangs running hidden criminal networks, and one of the most disturbing cases involves the Hoover Criminals. Back in the 1970s, this group broke away from the Crips and expanded into drugs, weapons, and now, human trafficking. Their latest operation in the F

finance

When Receipts Matter: A Real Estate Agent’s Lesson in Tax Deductions

July 2, 2026

A licensed real estate agent learned the hard way that tax deductions aren’t a free pass. She worked for two brokerages while also running her own side gig flipping properties. During one tax year, she claimed nearly $90, 000 in business expenses on Schedule C. That included $60, 000 for travel and

crime

Undercover Cop Catches Suspected Pimp in Oakland Sting

July 2, 2026

An Oakland police officer, fresh from graduating top of her academy class in 2023, took on a tough undercover mission last year. The plan was simple but risky: blend in as a sex worker in a neighborhood with serious crime problems, and see if anyone tried to exploit or recruit her. What happened nex

technology

China races to build its own AI chips as U. S. keeps tightening export rules

July 2, 2026

Late in spring of 2026, Washington expanded the list of chips U. S. companies cannot freely send to China. The updated rules cover some of Nvidia’s fastest AI processors, the same ones powering data centers worldwide. Any shipment to a Chinese address now needs a special license, even if it first st

technology

SpaceX’s AI gadget tease: real product or clever smoke screen?

July 2, 2026

SpaceX might have just thrown a wrench into the AI gadget race—and maybe did it on purpose. Last month a handful of investors got a peek at something very slim, Snapdragon-powered, and running a SpaceX-branded operating system from Elon Musk’s xAI division. The surprise demo happened right before Sp

politics

Where Do Our Teachers Really Stand?

July 2, 2026

Most college professors lean left, and the gap keeps growing. In 1969, two liberal professors balanced every conservative one; today it’s almost seven to one. That tilt shapes classroom conversations, hiring choices, and who feels free to speak up. Some teachers hide their views to keep their jobs,

opinion

Reflections on what freedom means today

July 2, 2026

Many people feel torn between pride and worry when July 4th arrives. One reader shared how their grandparents left a troubled region in the 1920s, arriving with almost nothing but still feeling they gained everything. Their story reminds us that freedom often comes at a cost and that democratic valu

opinion

What Does True Love for America Look Like?

July 2, 2026

America turns 250 years old this July 4th, but the way we celebrate freedom matters just as much as the fact that we're celebrating it. The country's founding promise—that all people are equal and deserve life, liberty, and the chance to pursue their dreams—isn't just a nice idea written in old pape