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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

business

A New Chapter in Bloom

July 9, 2026

The long‑running florist shop in New Britain has found a fresh owner, handing over the keys to a younger generation who shares the same love for flowers and Polish roots. Teresa Borowski, who opened her shop in 1981 after moving from Poland, has been a pillar of the community for nearly four decades

business

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

sports

A new boxing promoter steps into the New Mexico ring

July 5, 2026

Two fighters are testing a fresh idea in boxing promotion this August. Donald Sanchez, a long-time competitor who has stepped into the ring over 60 times, is now organizing his own event for Albuquerque on August 8. His new company isn’t the only one bringing boxing to New Mexico in 2025, but Sanche

entertainment

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

entertainment

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

entertainment

Two Paws and a Passion: How Rescue Dogs Are Becoming Comic-Con Stars

July 3, 2026

Paisley and Scarlett, two shih tzus with health challenges, have found their calling—not just as rescue dogs, but as cosplay superstars. Their owner, Michelle Smith, noticed early on that their playful energy could do more than brighten her home; it could inspire others. By dressing them in costumes

politics

Chicago’s mental health teams face hurdles as tech access returns

July 1, 2026

Chicago’s mental health crisis teams spent nearly a year without a key tool after police pulled their communication devices last summer. These portable terminals let teams track emergencies in real time, but their removal last July cut response rates sharply. Now, Mayor Brandon Johnson says official

education

From Lockup to Lecture Hall: A Second Chance at Education

June 29, 2026

Italo Sanchez spent most of his adult life behind bars, bouncing between juvenile detention and prison since age 13. By 35, he’d endured eight years in solitary confinement, surviving a brutal world where violence and gang politics ruled. Then, a simple note passed between inmates introduced him to

politics

Peru’s tight election exposes deep political divisions

June 24, 2026

Peru’s presidential runoff ended with a razor-thin margin, and the losing candidate is refusing to accept the results. Roberto Sanchez, a leftist leader, claims fraud after conservative rival Keiko Fujimori took a slight lead. Officials have spent weeks verifying contested votes, but Sanchez insists