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Celebrating 150 Years of Art and Community in Denver

June 19, 2026

The stone building that now houses the Emmanuel Art Gallery has stood on Denver’s Auraria campus since 1876, witnessing the city’s growth and change. In 2024 it marks a century and a half of serving as a cultural hub, and the gallery has opened a new show called “Come Together: 150 Years of the Emma

entertainment

A New Stage Opens in Swampscott

June 19, 2026

The town’s approval for a new performing‑arts venue at the old Hawthorne restaurant marks a fresh chapter for Swampscott. After three town meetings, residents and business owners finally agreed to let the building host ticketed shows, thanks in part to assurances that sound and crowd control woul

politics

Chicago Celebrates Obama Center Opening with Stars and Solidarity

June 19, 2026

The city of Chicago buzzes as the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park finally opens its doors. A mix of former presidents, senators and music icons gather to mark the moment after years of planning and legal battles. The ceremony kicks off at 11 a. m. , while a ticketed watch party starts at 9

politics

Grand Opening of Obama Center Lights Up Chicago

June 19, 2026

The new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opened with a star‑filled ceremony that brought together former presidents, popular musicians and well‑known public figures. Barack Obama greeted the crowd from a stage that also hosted performances by Bono, John Legend, Christina Aguilera and others.

politics

A new cultural hub rises in Chicago with fun and learning

June 19, 2026

Chicago will unveil a shiny new campus this week on the south side, called the Obama Presidential Center. The site sits on 19 acres along a well-known park strip, putting culture and recreation side by side. It isn’t a library in the old sense, because presidential papers stay in Washington, D. C. I

celebrities

Celebrity power and political memories mark the Obama Presidential Center opening

June 19, 2026

The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago wasn’t just about bricks and mortar—it was a reunion of stars, music legends, and political heavyweights. Located in Obama’s old neighborhood, Jackson Park buzzed with energy as familiar faces from politics, sports, and entertainment turn

business

A Rising Tech Star Lost in a Texas Crash

June 18, 2026

Joshua Baer, known as an “Austinpreneur, ” helped launch Austin’s tech scene. He started Capital Factory in 2009, a venture‑capital hub that backs startups from robots to autonomous ships. Baer was famous for encouraging people to leave corporate jobs and start their own businesses. The Austi

technology

Renault Expands Drone Production with Thales Partnership

June 17, 2026

Renault is set to start manufacturing the Toutatis loitering drone at one of its factories, aiming for a monthly output of 1, 000 units by next year. The collaboration was unveiled at the Eurosatory defence fair near Paris and follows a prior joint effort on military vehicles. The plan focuses mainl

technology

Why can driverless cars drive cities but not farms?

June 17, 2026

California first put rules in place for farm vehicles back in 1977, long before smartphones existed, let alone robots that could steer a tractor. Today’s farms use smart tools like AI cameras and GPS maps to grow food more carefully and cheaply. But those same farms are stuck with an old rule that s

politics

What’s really in the Iran deal? Congress wants answers before Trump signs.

June 17, 2026

For days, the White House has been talking about a new Iran deal without showing anyone the paperwork. The temporary truce announced in April was supposed to last only a few weeks, but now officials say it’s being stretched to two months. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil ship