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High School Sports Update: New Plans and Big Changes

July 17, 2026

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is gearing up for a busy season. In Montgomery, the association’s team is busy preparing for next week’s summer conference and All‑Star Sports Week, a time when coaches, administrators, and schools meet to discuss rules and logistics. A mandatory

education

Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

sports

Weekend Sports TV Guide – From Baseball to F1 and X Games

July 16, 2026

The weekend sports schedule is packed with action across many arenas. On Monday, baseball fans can catch the Los Angeles Dodgers take on Philadelphia in the early evening, followed by a night game featuring St. Louis against Los Angeles Angels later on. That same evening, softball is on ESPN2

education

Rosenwald’s Dream: A Museum That Belongs to Everyone

July 16, 2026

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry buzzes with kids who love hands‑on experiments, echoing the vision of its founder, Julius Rosenwald. He was a successful businessman who ran Sears, Roebuck and Co. , but he never wanted the museum to carry his name. His goal was simple: create a place tha

crypto

US Uses Tether to Freeze Iran’s $500 Million

July 16, 2026

Tether, the company that creates a dollar‑linked digital coin called USDT, has become a tool for U. S. sanctions against Iran. In less than three months, the U. S. government has frozen almost $475 million that was tied to Iran on the Tron blockchain, pushing its reach beyond banks. On July 14, U

weather

Dust Storm Alert Hits Phoenix and Surrounding Counties

July 14, 2026

The National Weather Service warned that a powerful dust storm, often called a haboob, would hit Maricopa and Pinal counties on Monday evening. A dust storm is a sudden cloud of sand and dust that can cut visibility to almost nothing, creating hazardous driving conditions. The warning was issued at

entertainment

A New Path in Music and TV: The Story of Mona Scott‑Young

July 14, 2026

Mona Scott‑Young stands out as a pioneer who pushed the limits of both music and television. Her career began in the music world, where she worked at Radio City Music Hall before teaming up with the late Chris Lighty. Together they founded Violator Management in 1996, guiding artists such as Bust

entertainment

A New Thriller Unfolds: The Whisper Man

July 14, 2026

Netflix has just dropped the first 2½‑minute teaser for its newest crime drama, The Whisper Man. The film, slated to hit the platform on August 28, brings together a familiar face and fresh talent. Robert De Niro leads the cast, joined by Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott and Hamish Linklater. Based on

politics

New Path for South Carolina’s Senate Seat

July 14, 2026

The story of Darline Graham Nordone shows how family ties can shape politics. After losing her mother to cancer in 1976, the siblings lost their father a year later, leaving 13‑year‑old Lindsey without parents. Graham, who was then in law school, stepped in as Lindsey’s guardian and focused on her s

crime

Deputy Who Lied About Crypto Fraud Gets 18‑Month Sentence

July 14, 2026

A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, Scott Allen Simpkins, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and fined $10, 000 for lying to investigators. Simpkins was once a SWAT officer who helped a crypto fraudster, Adam Iza, avoid jail by giving false testimony. Iza, 25, ran scams tha