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New Job for Former Rock Island Treasurer

July 19, 2026

A former treasurer from Rock Island has just landed a new role. The position is with the Quad Cities Regional Educational Association, or QCREDA for short. QCREDA works on school funding and education policy in the Quad Cities area. They need someone who knows how money moves in schools, an

technology

Orange County’s AI Startups Are Turning Tiny Ideas Into Big Wins

July 19, 2026

In Orange County, a handful of fresh‑faced companies are proving that you don’t need giant data centers to make a splash in AI. They take ready‑made models and apply them straight to the real problems that businesses face each day. \n\nThese “AI‑native” firms build their entire product around machin

crime

Staten Island Family Murder: A Dark Tale of Greed and Fire

July 19, 2026

The case that shocked a small New Jersey town in 2018 has become the focus of a popular true‑crime series. A man from Tottenville, Staten Island, was accused of killing his brother’s entire family in a violent spree that ended with two separate fires. The crime began on the night of November 20,

celebrities

Shakira’s Big Money Play: Touring, Deals and a $350 Million Fortune

July 19, 2026

Shakira keeps rocking arenas across the U. S. and beyond, turning each concert into a cash boost that adds to her already massive fortune. Her current “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” tour, which started in Inglewood and is headed to Atlantic City, has set a new record for Latin music, pulling in over

business

Job Cuts Shake Up Irvine Game Studio

July 18, 2026

Obsidian Entertainment, a game studio in Irvine, announced it will let go of 52 employees. The layoffs happen while the company is restructuring under Microsoft’s Xbox division. The announcement came from Jason Tucker, Obsidian’s HR director, who filed a notice with the state on July 6. He said t

art

Artists Fight Back Over Unpaid Consignment Fees

July 18, 2026

A pair of contemporary painters, Daniel Um and Nastaran Shahbazi, have taken legal action against a Manhattan gallery called The Hole after the venue allegedly sold their artwork on consignment and withheld nearly $50, 000 in earnings. Between 2024 and 2026 the artists shipped several pieces to t

health

Midwifery Rules Get a Fresh Look for All Parents

July 18, 2026

The new rules that guide midwife training in Ireland will take effect next year. They are the first major update since 2012 and bring an important change: parents who identify as transgender or gender diverse are now officially seen as people who can receive midwife care. This is a step forward, but

politics

Lieutenant Governor Drops Out Over Campaign Money Mess

July 18, 2026

The Wisconsin lieutenant governor announced she would not run for governor after a series of money‑report problems came to light. The decision was made just weeks before the Democratic primary, leaving voters without a clear candidate. Her campaign’s January report showed more than $100, 000 i

politics

Governor Race Shifts as Candidate Steps Down Over Money Issues

July 18, 2026

A new turn in Wisconsin’s political scene came when a leading Democratic hopeful announced her withdrawal from the gubernatorial contest. She cited a growing cloud of financial questions that she felt could harm her party’s chances in the upcoming election. The decision came after a series of confus

politics

New Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race Races Ahead

July 18, 2026

The state’s Democratic field has shifted dramatically after a financial scandal forced one candidate to drop out. A campaign manager was dismissed when the team admitted they had overstated donations and misreported how money was spent. The fallout revealed the campaign had only about $200, 00

New Job for Former Rock Island Treasurer

Orange County’s AI Startups Are Turning Tiny Ideas Into Big Wins

Staten Island Family Murder: A Dark Tale of Greed and Fire

Shakira’s Big Money Play: Touring, Deals and a $350 Million Fortune

Job Cuts Shake Up Irvine Game Studio

Artists Fight Back Over Unpaid Consignment Fees

Midwifery Rules Get a Fresh Look for All Parents

Lieutenant Governor Drops Out Over Campaign Money Mess

Governor Race Shifts as Candidate Steps Down Over Money Issues

New Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race Races Ahead

Shakira’s Big Money Play: Touring, Deals and a $350 Million Fortune