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New Art Shows Spotlight Local Talent

July 9, 2026

Akron Soul Train is opening its doors to fresh art displays that celebrate local creativity. The gallery will host works by 2026 artists‑in‑residence Josh Maxwell and Kristen Mimms Scavnicky, as well as rising star Nick Lee. All pieces are free to view until July 18. Maxwell’s collection, titled “W

celebrities

People Who Turned a Year Older on June 21

June 23, 2026

It was a busy day for many well‑known faces, as several actors, singers and musicians celebrated another year. First up was actress Carrie Preston, who turned 59. She has also taken on directing duties for several television shows in recent years. The same day saw actress Juliette Lewis reachi

entertainment

ReelShort Expands in Asia with New Telecom Deal and a Vision Beyond Short Stories

June 19, 2026

ReelShort is pushing its reach across Southeast Asia by teaming up with Globe, a major Philippine telecom firm. This follows an earlier partnership with Thailand’s AIS just two months ago. The goal is to make the company’s library of vertical dramas available to millions of Filipino mobile users, a

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Kanan’s Final Run: A New Season Arrives This Summer

June 12, 2026

The long‑running crime series that followed the rise of a Queens drug kingpin is back for one last chapter, and it drops into viewers’ screens just as the heat turns up. The new season arrives on Starz’s app and streaming services at midnight on Friday, June 12, with a later broadcast on the network

sports

Texas Tech Stands Firm Over Sorsby’s Return

June 12, 2026

The Red Raiders have spoken out about a quarterback named Brendan Sorsby who is set to play next season after a court order cleared him. The university’s top officials—athletic director Kirby Hocutt, coach Joey McGuire, president Lawrence Schovanec, and senior associate AD Grant Stovall—recorded

business

Shaw Local News Wins Big at Illinois Press Awards

June 6, 2026

In a recent ceremony held in East Peoria, reporters from Shaw Local newspapers earned 45 trophies across a range of categories. The honors spanned general excellence, photography, writing, and design, reflecting the hard work of these journalists. Among the standout publications, the Kendall Count

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Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays June 7‑13

June 1, 2026

June starts with a mix of seasoned actors, singers and sports figures. On the 7th, legendary director James Ivory turns 98 while actress Virginia McKenna hits 95. The day also marks Tom Jones’s 86th birthday and the talk‑show host Jenny Jones’s 80th. Meanwhile, Liam Neeson turns 74 and Colleen Camp,

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Stars who share a birthday on May 26

May 27, 2026

May 26 turns out to be a surprisingly crowded day on the Hollywood calendar. Stevie Nicks, the woman who made “Rhiannon” a classic rock anthem, blew out 78 candles this year. Long before she fronted Fleetwood Mac, she practiced chords in a band called Fritz that almost no one remembers now. Meanwhil

finance

Voyah Shares Get a “Buy” Nod from Morgan Stanley

May 22, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s research team, led by analyst Joey Xu, has kept its recommendation for Voyah Automotive Technology Co Ltd Class H at “Buy. ” The bank set a target price of HK$8. 10 for the stock, which closed last week at HK$5. 76, indicating a clear upside potential in the near term. Xu’s assessm

politics

Uyghur Fighters in Syria: A Tale of Struggle and Ambition

May 17, 2026

A group of Uyghur volunteers, a Turkic minority from China’s Xinjiang region, joined the Syrian war after years of persecution at home. In 2024 they helped plan a daring night attack that cut supply lines to Aleppo, a key city under the Assad regime. The operation began with fighters clearing an old