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Lanterns: A New Sci‑Fi Adventure That Feels Like True Detective

July 4, 2026

Lanterns is set to launch on HBO on August 16, 2026. The series follows the Green Lantern Corps from DC Comics and promises a mix of mystery, drama, and superhero action. The creators have compared its dual timelines to the first season of True Detective, where two investigators are shown at differe

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Rainy Surprise Shuts Down Omaha’s First Friday

July 4, 2026

The first of Omaha’s planned “First Fridays” at The RiverFront was called off just hours after it began. A sudden storm brought heavy rain and lightning, forcing organizers to cancel the event around 4:30 p. m. after only an hour of activity. The day was meant to showcase saxophonist Chad Stoner,

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Big Names Turning Older on July 4

July 4, 2026

On this Fourth of July, many well‑known figures celebrate a new year. The most talked about birthdays belong to the music and entertainment world: Post Malone, who is 31, marked his birthday with a nod to his voice work in “Spider‑Man: Into the Spider‑Verse. ” The rap star is joined by actress Becki

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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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The Real Meaning of “Pursuit of Happiness”

July 4, 2026

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is a line that many people think means living in luxury or chasing money. The truth is deeper. When the Founding Fathers wrote this phrase, they had a different idea in mind. The original document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and reviewed by Benjamin Fr

politics

Joyful Politics: Lessons for Politicians Beyond New York

July 4, 2026

New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has mixed policy results after six months in office. He won a deal to grow early childhood programs, but struggled to get the state to tax the rich and will wait until 2027 for city grocery stores. What stands out is Mamdani’s “politics of joy. ” He celebra

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Immigrants and Patriotism: A New Take on July 4

July 4, 2026

The mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, used the Fourth of July to remind people that America’s promise is still alive. He spoke not only to his city but also to anyone who has ever come to the U. S. with hope. He began by saying that even though the old frontier is gone and we have landed on th

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How Crypto Betting Tricks Took Over Social Media

July 4, 2026

Polymarket, a crypto-based betting site, tried a sneaky way to get attention. They paid popular online creators to pretend they were making huge profits from risky bets. Between late 2024 and mid-2025, these influencers posted videos showing themselves winning big—like predicting Donald Trump would

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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

science

Chemistry’s oldest journal turns 150: what changed and what’s next

July 4, 2026

The year 2026 isn’t just another calendar flip—it’s the 150th birthday of one of chemistry’s most trusted journals. Back in the late 1800s, a handful of chemists decided that research needed a dedicated space to share discoveries, so they launched a small publication. Fast forward, and that once-tin