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Art Journey to the French Riviera: A New Cleveland Adventure

June 4, 2026

The Cleveland Museum of Art has partnered with London’s Royal Academy to bring a fresh look at how the French Riviera inspired world‑class artists. The show, called “Painting the French Riviera, ” will first open at the Royal Academy on October 2 and stay there until January 31, 2027. After that, th

health

The Long‑Term Power of Cutting Belly Fat

June 2, 2026

In two big studies, people tried different diets and exercise plans for a year and a half. They saw their belly and hidden body fat shrink a lot, thanks to the changes they made. After the programs ended, researchers checked how those fat reductions held up over five and ten years. They used MRI

celebrities

The Changing Faces of Today's Celebrity Kids

May 31, 2026

For quite some time now, the lives of children born into fame have been a topic of curiosity. Max and Emme, born in early 2008 to Jennifer Lopez, have grown up under constant public gaze. Their start in life was unusually fast-tracked—their parents announced the pregnancy to thousands during a live

business

New Food & Fun Boosts Glastonbury’s Old Shopping Hub

May 22, 2026

The Shops at Somerset Square, a 40‑year‑old open‑air center in Glastonbury, is shaking up its image by adding six fresh restaurants and services. The move follows a 2022 purchase by Poag Shopping Centers, which wants to turn the once‑upscale spot into a lively local hotspot. Instead of just filli

politics

Alaska’s Energy Puzzle: Small‑Scale Fixes Over Big Projects

May 22, 2026

In Alaska, fuel costs are sky‑high: gasoline tops $5 a gallon and heating oil over $6. Electricity is even pricier, and the future of natural gas looks shaky. Back in 2010, lawmakers set a goal to get half the power from renewables, but that was only a suggestion. Today, renewables supply about 30%

finance

Mortgage Lock‑In Keeps Homes From Moving

May 21, 2026

The housing market is stuck because most homeowners have cheap loans that they can’t easily replace. About eighty‑five percent of mortgages are under five percent, and many of those were set when rates were below three‑and‑a‑half percent. Today the normal rate is above six‑point‑eight, so selling a

health

A Simple Diet Plan That Cuts Diabetes Risk by a Third

May 21, 2026

People have long believed that type‑2 diabetes can only be managed with medicine, not cured. A new study in Spain challenges that view by showing how a Mediterranean‑style diet, combined with calorie control and regular exercise, can lower the chance of developing diabetes by 31 percent over six yea

business

Greece turns energy deals into a new kind of power play

May 18, 2026

Greece is making a bold move under U. S. influence. It’s not just about drilling for gas—it’s about rewiring Europe’s energy map. The country is teaming up with American firms like Chevron and ExxonMobil to explore deep-sea gas reserves near its islands. After decades of hesitation, Greece is finall

business

Korean Barbecue Goes Fast-Casual in Chicago

May 10, 2026

KFire started as a pandemic experiment in Logan Square when two friends decided to turn a joke at a poker night into a real business. Ben Kim, a former finance worker, had zero restaurant experience but jumped in headfirst. He even took an entry-level job at a Mediterranean fast-casual spot to learn

politics

UK Sends Warship to Middle East as Tensions Near Strait of Hormuz

May 10, 2026

The UK is moving its HMS Dragon destroyer to the Middle East, joining forces with France after months of rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship was already in the Eastern Mediterranean since March, helping Cyprus after regional conflicts flared up. This shift shows Britain’s attempt to