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Dog Patrols Bring Calm and Safety to Children’s Hospital

July 21, 2026

The two German shepherds, Lux and Pax, walk the halls of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital with their handlers. They do more than just look friendly; they help keep everyone safe and calm. When the dogs arrive, patients who are nervous find a friendly face to look at. The staff also feel l

entertainment

Jakarta Crime Saga Gets Action‑Packed Lead

July 18, 2026

A new crime drama set in Indonesia’s bustling capital is headed for production, with the renowned action performer Iko Uwais stepping into the lead role. The series, titled “Jakarta, ” will unfold across multiple generations of families entangled in the city’s fast‑moving transformation. The crea

crime

A Teen Gets 20 Years After Killing a Gay Black Dancer in Brooklyn

July 17, 2026

The court in Brooklyn sentenced Dmitriy Popov, 20, to two decades in prison for the hate‑motivated murder of dancer O’Shae Sibley, a Black gay man. The judge gave no explanation beyond a sense of justice being served. Sibley’s friends and family were visibly shaken, with many feeling the apology off

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New Hands on the Greens: A Fresh Chapter for Blackberry Ridge

July 5, 2026

Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell has a new pair of owners. Joshua Carpenter and Rick Burski, both from Central Minnesota business circles, have bought the course. The club will keep operating normally during this change. The land that hosts the club was once home to brothers Donnie and Veryl F

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Big‑Name Guests Show Up at Swift and Kelce’s Madison Square Garden Wedding

July 4, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 3, a venue that already buzzed with celebrity presence. The couple, both 36, chose a semi‑exclusive gathering that brought together close friends and teammates from the Kansas City Chiefs. Rumors circulated

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Swift and Kelce’s Big Day: Who’s Celebrating at the Wedding?

July 4, 2026

When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce walk down the aisle, they won’t be doing it alone. About 1, 000 people are expected to fill Madison Square Garden for a private celebration on July 3. The guest list is a mix of famous faces from music, movies, and sports—people who have been part of Swift’s life f

education

Trinity Academy Raises Over $100, 000 at Spark Gala

June 23, 2026

The school’s big night took place on May 14 at The Lyceum in Hartford. A dinner was served, and guests could bid on items in live and silent auctions. Speakers talked about how Trinity Academy keeps classes small and lets each student learn in a way that suits them. They also highlighted ne

crime

Heroic Neighbors Fight Fire to Save Plane Passengers

June 19, 2026

In the quiet hours of a Tuesday night, a business jet crashed onto a Texas highway near Laredo. The plane’s body lay twisted on its side, flames licking the wreckage as smoke drifted into the night air. A tow‑truck driver named Ivan Franco saw the blaze and immediately pulled his vehicle over, rumma

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

crime

Small plane crash in Texas leaves one dead after emergency landing attempt

June 18, 2026

A business jet went down on a Texas highway after pilots called for an emergency landing because of mechanical trouble. The crash happened late at night near Laredo, close to the Mexican border. What started as a routine flight turned into chaos when the plane hit the road, catching fire immediately