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Money, War, and Michigan: A Senate Battle in the Shadows

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate race in Michigan is shaping up to be more than a simple left‑vs‑center fight. It has become a proxy for how much influence outside groups can wield over a state’s politics. The two candidates are Abdul El‑Sayed, a former public health official who supports progressive policies li

technology

Diplomat Data Leak: What We Know

July 21, 2026

A security incident at an online learning platform tied to the foreign ministry has raised alarms about the safety of sensitive personnel records. The system, used by diplomats and staff worldwide, was first flagged in early February after a government agency spotted unusual activity. The mini

opinion

Survivors of Scam Camps Need More Than Sanctions

July 21, 2026

A young Ugandan woman set out to teach English in Cambodia, only to be forced into a hidden scam ring that targets American retirees. Inside the compound known as “Park 8, ” she endured torture, rape, and a coerced abortion while being made to defraud U. S. citizens for billions of dollars. After ni

politics

Crypto Cash Boosts Alabama Senatorial Hopeful

July 21, 2026

Barry Moore, the Republican candidate for Alabama’s open U. S. Senate seat, has received more campaign contributions from a major cryptocurrency‑backed super PAC than any other congressional contender. Since 2025, federal filings show he has collected over $12 million from a PAC linked to big crypto

entertainment

Hartford’s First Black Pride Festival Celebrates Culture and Community

July 21, 2026

A new celebration is arriving in Hartford’s downtown streets, marking the city’s first annual Black Pride Festival. The event will run from July 24 to 26 and promises a mix of art, music, fashion, and community gatherings that honor Black queer identities. The festival kicks off Friday afternoon

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

technology

SS Innovations Names New CFO as Robot Surgery Grows

July 21, 2026

SS Innovations International has chosen Sarah M. Romano to lead its finance team, starting on August 3. Romano has more than twenty years in public‑company finance and has helped raise over $100 million for medical tech firms. Her experience comes from a previous role as CFO at Vicarious Surgi

politics

City Safety Claims vs Real Numbers

July 21, 2026

Zohran Mamdani has a lot of tools to win hearts: a friendly smile, social‑media skill and high approval. Yet he knows the city’s safety record can hurt his campaign. He has dismissed past anti‑cop remarks and kept NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, all while pushing the idea that New York is safer tha

crime

Life Behind Bars: The End of a Cartel Legend

July 21, 2026

Zambada, the 76‑year‑old co‑founder of Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel, was handed a life sentence in New York. He had once ruled with the same ruthlessness that made the group one of the world’s deadliest. In court, he used his own sentencing to ask for peace and an end to the violence that had c

politics

California Tax Limits Hit Hollywood, but Fixes Are Needed

July 21, 2026

California lawmakers recently tightened a cap on business tax credits, a move that has unexpectedly hurt film studios. The state had just expanded its movie incentive program, yet the new rule was designed to limit research and development credits. As a result, Hollywood found itself caught in the c