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Fire Engulfs Popular Floating Bar on New Hampshire Lake

July 26, 2026

A beloved floating restaurant, known for its easygoing vibe and celebrity sightings, caught fire on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton. The blaze erupted during the day and was quickly tackled by local firefighters who arrived on watercraft. Video footage shows thick smoke rising while the crew battled fla

celebrities

Comic‑Con Celeb Parade: A Day of Surprises

July 26, 2026

San Diego’s Comic‑Con hit a high note on Friday, turning the convention center into a star‑studded playground. The event kicked off with a futuristic sneak peek of “Blade Runner 2099, ” where Oscar‑winning actress Michelle Yeoh and rising star Hunter Schafer shared the stage, hinting at a 2025 relea

lifestyle

Jeffrey Brobst: A Life of Service and Craft

July 26, 2026

Jeffrey L. Brobst, 69, passed away on July 22, 2026 in Reading Hospital – Tower Health. He lived in Kempton and was married to Beverly A. Iley Brobst for 51 years, from their wedding on November 9, 1974. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Robert E. and Elda M. Wisser Brobst. After graduating from

environment

Dangerous Green Cloud Spreads Over Michigan Lake

July 26, 2026

A sudden surge of algae in Center Lake, located in southern Michigan, has raised alarms among local health officials. This growth, known as a harmful algal bloom, can release toxins that threaten people, pets, and wildlife. While illnesses from such blooms are uncommon, they can be serious or even d

health

Eating, Talking, Thinking: How Food and Friends Shape Elder Minds

July 26, 2026

Older adults in China often face changes in memory and thinking skills. Researchers wanted to see how what people eat, who they spend time with, and how well they think are all linked. They used a method called network analysis to map out these connections in one big picture. The study started by

entertainment

Festive Corn Boil Brings Community Together

July 26, 2026

The Sugar Grove Corn Boil, a yearly gathering that runs from Thursday to Sunday at Volunteer Park, draws between 30 000 and 35 000 visitors each year. A volunteer group runs the event, offering carnival rides, kids’ games, food stalls and live music. The festival began almost 60 years ago and remain

sports

Banana Ball Fun Draws Fans to Wrigley Field

July 26, 2026

A crowd of curious visitors gathered outside Wrigley Field on Saturday, not for the usual baseball but for a quirky twist on the sport. Three women who openly admit they dislike traditional baseball showed up in red flame gear to cheer the opposing Savannah Bananas team, the Firefighters. They

politics

City Politics Hit a Rough Patch in Louisiana

July 26, 2026

A dispute over who should run the new court clerk office sparked a heated fight between city leaders in New Orleans and state officials. The mayor and council members asked a special prosecutor to drop the indictment that had been brought against them. The state attorney general, who was also

politics

Buffalo News Highlights: From Health Hurdles to Stadium Sidewalks

July 26, 2026

The latest from Buffalo shows a mix of community concerns and local developments. First, patients with Parkinson’s feel let down when a major insurer stops covering boxing therapy—a treatment many say helps them stay active. The move sparks debate about the value of alternative therapies in chronic

politics

Commission to Protect Muslim Rights in Massachusetts

July 26, 2026

A new bill is moving through the state legislature that would set up a permanent group to look after Muslims in Massachusetts. The plan says the group will have 11 members, chosen by different state leaders, and it would last for three years. The people on the panel would not get paid but could infl