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A Deadly Night in Sunnyside: The Mystery of a Stolen Car and a Murdered Man

June 25, 2026

A routine call to a car fire on August 15, 1994, at 830 Howard Ave. in Sunnyside turned into a nightmare when firefighters found a charred body wrapped in a rug inside the vehicle. The victim, a white male aged 35‑40, was bound with an electrical cord in a hog‑tie position and had been shot several

business

Housing Bill Boosts Homebuilder Stocks, But Trump’s Pause Keeps Investors Watching

June 25, 2026

Homebuilders in the United States saw a sharp rise in their stock prices after Congress approved a new bill designed to speed up the construction of affordable homes. The House passed the measure on Tuesday, following a Senate approval earlier in the week. As a result, the PHLX Housing Index climbed

sports

Twins pitcher Mick Abel facing elbow surgery after rough season

June 25, 2026

The Minnesota Twins thought they had dodged serious trouble when pitcher Mick Abel's MRI showed no ligament damage recently. But manager Derek Shelton hinted something was still off, mentioning a need for a second doctor to check Abel's elbow. On Wednesday, that second opinion brought bad news—Ablin

opinion

Why We Should Celebrate Big Success Instead of Punishing It

June 25, 2026

People often forget that billionaires got rich by solving problems, not creating them. Elon Musk didn’t cause homelessness or failing schools—those issues existed long before his companies became successful. Yet some now argue that because he has money, he must fix those problems right away. That id

politics

Kennedy Center’s Makeover Fuels Courtroom Battle Over Naming Rights

June 25, 2026

A judge recently told the Trump administration it must explain why workers covered the Kennedy Center’s front with a giant tarp instead of leaving the classic architecture visible. The tarp went up right after crews removed the former president’s name from the building’s signage—a quick change order

celebrities

Celebrities Turning Another Year Older on June 24

June 24, 2026

The day after the summer solstice, several well‑known faces celebrate another trip around the sun. At 79, Mick Fleetwood and Peter Weller both mark a milestone birthday. Fleetwood, famous for his drumming in the legendary rock group, shares a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame with his bandmates. Well

art

Brooklyn Park Nights: Food, Music and Fresh Picks

June 24, 2026

Brooklyn’s new public space at 115 Water St. turns into a lively hub every second Thursday, starting this month. The park hosts free shows and local vendors from 5 to 9 p. m. , inviting residents to bring chairs or blankets for a relaxed evening. June’s gathering welcomes a tasty treat from the B

entertainment

Why stars stay silent on politics

June 24, 2026

Kenny Chesney recently told Bill Maher he never tells his fans how to vote. On Maher’s podcast, Chesney explained his silence isn’t about avoiding tough topics—it’s about keeping music separate from politics. He pointed out how Bruce Springsteen faced backlash for mixing his liberal views with his p

entertainment

A fun Fourth of July in Southern California with many choices

June 24, 2026

Planning a July Fourth weekend in Southern California isn’t just about picking one hottest spot. Many places are mixing things up this year. Some skip the loud fireworks and go for light displays from drones instead. The FoodieLand Food Festival at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl is a major food event with ove

politics

Exploring the crypto bill’s hidden politics and who holds the real power

June 24, 2026

A little-known White House official named Patrick Witt has quietly become the center of Washington’s latest crypto drama. His job? To push through the Clarity Act, a sweeping overhaul of financial rules that could reshape how digital money is handled in the U. S. But here’s the twist: Democrats want