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Celebrities Turning a Year Older on June 30

July 1, 2026

June 30 is a day when many well‑known faces celebrate another year. The list includes actors, musicians and athletes who have made a mark in their fields. David Alan Grier, known for his work on stage and screen, turns 70. He once studied at Yale’s drama program, showing that formal training can

art

Bringing Ancient Rituals Into Modern Walls

June 29, 2026

In Santa Fe, a new art show invites visitors to step into a living prayer. The artist grew up in rural Brazil and learned the secret rites of Candomblé, a faith that survived slavery by hiding in quiet rooms. He now uses those same hidden spaces as the heart of his first solo installation. The ce

politics

Is Detroit throwing away money on gunshot sensors?

June 29, 2026

Detroit spends over two million dollars on a system called ShotSpotter to detect gunfire. The police chief says it works well, but the numbers don’t add up. Other cities like New York and Chicago tested this tech and found most alerts were wrong. Sometimes it missed real gunshots or confused firewor

entertainment

Japanese drinks and flavors meet Oregon brews in Portland celebration

June 25, 2026

Next month, Portland will get a taste of Japan without the long flight. A festival called Fuji to Hood is bringing 25 breweries and cider makers from Japan straight to The Redd in Southeast Portland on July 18. Instead of plain lagers, visitors will find beers spiced with yuzu, IPAs brewed with matc

business

New Deal in the Spotlight: Mari Eyes ATG’s Theatrical Empire

June 24, 2026

Mari, a fresh entrant in the events arena, is reportedly deep into negotiations to buy ATG Entertainment for £4. 5 billion (about $6 billion). The talks are exclusive and involve ATG’s private‑equity partner, Providence. If everything goes smoothly, the deal could close in just a few weeks. B

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

entertainment

Charleston’s Week of Music, History and Fun

June 23, 2026

A busy week in Charleston invites people to enjoy a mix of music, history and community events. On Thursday the city opens its museums with a free lecture about the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, where a small American force turned the tide of the Revolution. Later that evening, electronic music fans

crime

A Son at the Crossroads: Trust Fund Tension in a Family Tragedy

June 16, 2026

Nick Reiner’s life has taken a dark turn since his parents’ shocking deaths late last year. Now 32, he stands accused of killing his mother and father in their California home—an act he insists he didn’t commit. As his criminal trial looms, Reiner faces a new hurdle: accessing money he says he’s owe

sports

Knicks Star Shifts the Mic to Support ESPN Host

June 15, 2026

Jalen Brunson, a key player for the New York Knicks and recent NBA champion, stepped into the spotlight not to talk about basketball but to defend a fellow commentator. During an interview with the Finals MVP after his team’s win in San Antonio, ESPN analyst Monica McNutt made a remark that upset

finance

Lifestyle Communities Keeps Its Spot on the Radar

June 15, 2026

Bell Potter’s analyst Andy MacFarlane kept a neutral stance on Lifestyle Communities Ltd, giving the stock a Hold rating and suggesting a target price of A$5. 50. The analyst focuses on the real‑estate market, tracking firms like Goodman Group and Digico Infrastructure REIT. According to the data