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Fusion Jobs: New Mexico’s Path to Clean Energy

July 19, 2026

New Mexico is becoming a hub for the next big thing in power: fusion energy. Unlike ordinary nuclear reactors that split atoms, fusion joins them together, releasing huge amounts of clean heat—just like the Sun. A California company called Pacific Fusion is building a plant in Los Lunas and plans a

politics

Drag Performance at Elementary School Sparks Debate

July 12, 2026

A pride celebration held on June 28 in Westport took place at an elementary school, drawing criticism after footage showed adult performers dancing provocatively. The event was backed by State Senator Michael Rodrigues and other local sponsors. Four drag artists were announced as “Drag Family Perfor

art

New Art Shows Spotlight Local Talent

July 9, 2026

Akron Soul Train is opening its doors to fresh art displays that celebrate local creativity. The gallery will host works by 2026 artists‑in‑residence Josh Maxwell and Kristen Mimms Scavnicky, as well as rising star Nick Lee. All pieces are free to view until July 18. Maxwell’s collection, titled “W

entertainment

Romance Reboot: New Film Company Tackles Love Story Adaptation

July 8, 2026

Magic Hour Entertainment, a fresh production outfit founded by Max Siemers and Tanner Anderson, plans to turn the popular romance novel “Love and Other Words” into a movie. The book, written by the duo Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings under the name Christina Lauren, follows two friends who becom

celebrities

Big‑Name Fans Show Up for Kelce and Swift’s NYC Wedding

July 4, 2026

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden drew a crowd of athletes, broadcasters and celebrities. A few hours before the ceremony, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt slipped out of a Ritz‑Carlton NoMad in a light gray tux, heading straight to the event. 49ers fullback Kyle

finance

SoFi Stock Faces Mixed Signals as Big Investor Steps In

July 4, 2026

SoFi Technologies has seen its share price drop over 30% this year, even though the company keeps adding new members and growing its business. Many investors worry about how much the stock is worth, a slowdown in some of SoFi’s low‑cost services, and general market uncertainty. Despite this, Cathie

celebrities

Big‑Name Athletes Show Up for Swift and Kelce’s NY Wedding

July 4, 2026

A crowd of famous sports figures turned up at Madison Square Garden for the wedding of singer Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce. The event, held on Friday night, drew a mix of NFL players and media personalities who made the trip from various parts of the country. The Rams’ quarterback

entertainment

Reading Lights Up the Silver Screen

July 4, 2026

The city’s historic streets recently hosted a film crew, turning everyday neighborhoods into a movie set for the new drama “Magic Time. ” The production took place in June, using two restored homes owned by local councilman O. Christopher Miller and his wife William Bender. Their Victorian architect

sports

Rams Take a Big Gamble on Ty Simpson

July 4, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams made a surprising move by selecting quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the recent NFL draft. Most expected them to focus on positions like wide receiver or offensive line to support their veteran MVP quarterback, Matthew Stafford. Instead, they chose to invest

weather

Heat Wave Turns Beach into Cooling Hub

July 1, 2026

The early heat in Indiana has pushed people to the shore, turning the local beach into a busy refuge. Before lifeguards even set up at 11 a. m. , the parking lot was already packed. Second‑year lifeguard Matthew Billings warned that heat exhaustion is the most common problem, urging folks to d