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Joe Manchin Launches New Independent Campaign

July 24, 2026

Manchin, now 78, is stepping back into politics after a break. He has started the Independent Leadership Council to help people run as independents across America. The council’s goal is not to form a new party. Instead it wants candidates who can vote with Democrats or Republicans when it m

entertainment

Podcasters Take Center Stage at San Diego Comic Con

July 24, 2026

The 2026 San Diego Comic Con opened with a fresh twist: podcasters stepped into the spotlight alongside traditional film stars. Four days of panels, exhibits and fan events drew over 135, 000 visitors to the convention’s sprawling halls. What makes this year stand out is that Spotify and Warner‑B

education

Local Students Shine in National Honors

July 24, 2026

A handful of students from Osceola County have recently earned notable academic recognitions at universities across the United States. In May 2026, Logan Nicoll from Reunion graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, while Gabriel De Luca

entertainment

HBO Show Wins Fun Points but Loses on History

July 24, 2026

The series is often praised for its wild mix of science‑fiction and cowboy vibes. It takes viewers to a playground that looks like the Old West, where rich guests can act out any outlaw dream they want. The show’s creators love the look and feel of that era, but they are not aiming to be a textbook

sports

Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc

politics

Peptides Go From Controversy to Possible Pharmacy Use

July 24, 2026

A federal advisory panel has just tipped the scale in favor of allowing certain peptides, popular on social media, to be compounded by pharmacies. The decision came after a close vote of 8‑6 with one abstention, showing that the panel’s recommendation is not mandatory but could influence the Food an

health

Warranted Warnings: West Nile Virus Hits Tarrant County

July 24, 2026

Tarrant County Public Health has announced a new case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the 2026 season, marking the first human infection recorded in the area this year. The case is classified as neuroinvasive, indicating a more serious form of the disease that can affect the nervous system. In 2025,

crime

London’s Crime Numbers Drop, Mayor Pushes Back on Online Fear

July 24, 2026

Police data shows a 14 % fall in street crimes such as phone theft, pickpocketing and burglaries across London. In tourist‑heavy areas like Westminster the decline is over a third, while Camden sees a 25 % cut. These figures give the city’s leaders a chance to reassure visitors that London is safe. ...

business

New Toy Store Brings Magic Back to Times Square

July 24, 2026

A big new shop will open on West 42nd Street, a block that used to be known for crime and adult entertainment. The store is called House of Spells, and it sells toys and collectibles from popular fantasy series like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones. It will start selling on July

crime

Stabbing Shock on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

July 24, 2026

In the early afternoon, two men were attacked with knives on a busy Manhattan street. One victim was Asian and the other Jewish, and witnesses heard the attacker shout “Allahu Akbar. ” Police are looking into whether these words point to hate or other motives. The suspect, a 51‑year‑old named Rau