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City Style Showdown: How Art Deco Shapes LA Politics

June 28, 2026

Los Angeles is known for its mix of styles, but one candidate has made Art Deco the star of his campaign. He says that the city’s bright, vintage buildings are a reminder of better times and a way to stop what he calls the ugly new towers. The candidate’s posts on social media compare old‑school

art

Two Critics, One Life: Art, Love and the New York Scene

June 28, 2026

Roberta Smith and Jerry Saltz are two of the most respected voices in art criticism, yet their lives seem to belong to a different world than most people imagine. They are married, and both spend almost every moment thinking about art, writing about it, and attending shows. Their days are filled wit

politics

New Reading Rules in Texas Schools Spark Praise from NBA Star

June 28, 2026

Josh Hart, a 31‑year‑old basketball player who helped his team win the NBA title, posted a short message on social media to cheer for Texas lawmakers. They approved new rules that will add Bible stories to the list of books students must read in public schools. The board’s vote was 9‑5‑1, and the

technology

Future Builders: How America’s Next 250 Years Will Be Made

June 28, 2026

The United States is about to celebrate its 250th year, and this milestone invites a fresh question: Where will we go from here? The country’s past success has never hinged on one invention. Instead, it grew through the skill of building—railroads that linked a continent, factories that powered a

crime

Life Sentence for Koi Pond Murder

June 28, 2026

A 19‑year‑old from Davidsonville will spend the rest of his life behind bars after admitting he killed Edward Koza, owner of a local koi pond shop. The crime happened in May 2025 and the boy’s girlfriend, also 19, will face trial later this year. Police arrived at the shop on May 24 after a car f

art

A Long‑Running Antique Shop in Kenilworth Says Goodbye

June 28, 2026

The shop that has been a staple of Kenilworth for more than five decades is closing its doors on June 27. The store, which opened in 1972 and moved to Park Drive in 1985, has been run by the Corbett family for generations. After 54 years of selling pieces that tell stories from America’s early years

entertainment

A Fun Look at Disney’s 1970s Family Movie and a Classic TV Star

June 28, 2026

Disney made light‑hearted films from the late 1950s to the early 1980s that were safe for all ages. These movies, such as “The Shaggy Dog” and “The Absent‑Minded Professor, ” were designed to give families a quick escape from the harsher world outside. The studio’s reputation for wholesome entertain

environment

Wildfire Woes: Heat, Wind and Firework Fears Sweep the West

June 28, 2026

In Utah’s southern desert, a blazing blaze has spread over 112 square miles, turning the Cottonwood Fire into the country’s biggest current inferno. The fire has scorched a ski resort, forced residents to leave their homes and sent ash drifting over neighboring towns. Fire crews are struggling be

opinion

Art thrives in Rockland, Maine, where creativity shapes community life

June 28, 2026

Rockland, a small coastal city in Maine with just over 7, 000 residents, has quietly become a cultural hotspot in New England. Unlike bigger cities that treat art as an afterthought, Rockland shows how creativity can define a place. For decades, the town built its identity on fishing, farming, and b

technology

City Services Bounce Back After Fiber Cable Damage

June 28, 2026

Residents in Green faced internet and phone disruptions after underground fiber cables were accidentally cut early on June 27. The damage happened around 5:14 a. m. , cutting off broadband and voice services for hours. While emergency numbers stayed functional, non-emergency city lines went dark for