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Crypto Riches and Senate Ethics: A Tug‑of‑War

July 14, 2026

The U. S. Senate is busy debating a bill that would tighten rules on how government officials deal with cryptocurrency. A key point is whether former President Trump, who says he made about $1. 4 billion from crypto, should be barred from further gains in the industry he once helped regulate.

politics

ASEAN Meets Myanmar: The Quest to Check on Aung San Suu Kyi

July 12, 2026

Foreign ministers from the 11 Southeast Asian countries gathered in Bangkok after a two‑year break, hoping to ease tensions with Myanmar. The meeting was the first face‑to‑face talk since the 2021 military takeover that toppled the elected government. A key topic was whether the former leader, now 8

entertainment

Season of Music Hits the Stage in Thomasville

July 11, 2026

Thomasville Entertainment Foundation is kicking off its 89th concert season with a fresh lineup that mixes big names and niche talents. The first show, on September 19th, welcomes Tony‑driven Heather Headley, a Grammy winner who brings Broadway tunes and pop hits to the stage. Her background include

sports

Strickland Fires Bud Light Over Poirier Exit

July 9, 2026

The UFC champion, Sean Strickland, has taken aim at the beer brand Bud Light after reports that it may have dropped fighter Dustin Poirier from its sponsorship lineup. Strickland posted a video holding a Bud Light bottle, saying he had talked to Poirier and that the brand’s decision hurt him. He cri

sports

Sports and Faith: A Modern Connection

July 9, 2026

In a small Utah town, the Fourth of July parade mixed history with music and pancakes. A Vietnam War pilot shared stories while a handbell choir sang, all set to the backdrop of patriotic cheer. A few days later, the excitement shifted to a global soccer event. Families and friends watched Englan

sports

Sox Lose Again as Weather Plays a Trick

July 4, 2026

The White Sox faced the Cleveland Guardians in a game that turned into more than just baseball. Rain delayed play for almost two hours, but the real surprise came when the field crew pulled down a tarp right after a home run. The pitcher, Anthony Kay, said the tarp was taken too early and that it fo

entertainment

New Netflix Hits for July: From Sci‑Fi Fog to Old‑School Golf

July 3, 2026

The month of July sees Netflix adding fresh titles. A science‑fiction thriller called “Human Vapor” drops on the 2nd. It shows a professor who explodes during an interview, thanks to a talking fog that threatens violence. Investigators must find out who the mist is and why it knows about a secret la

celebrities

Spain’s Big‑Name Fans Cheer a Clean Sheet

July 3, 2026

The SoFi Stadium buzzed with celebrities even though the U. S. team was not playing. Spanish fans filled one side of the arena, turning it into a celebrity hotspot. Oscar winners Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem sat together in a luxury suite, laughing and sharing drinks. Rosalia snapped pho

crime

Teen in Baltimore gets shot, two others face car‑jacking charges

July 2, 2026

Baltimore police received a ShotSpotter alert on Vine Street at 8:12 p. m. , reporting four shots fired. Officers arrived to find shell casings but no victim on the scene. Within a short time, a 15‑year‑old boy was brought to a local hospital with a non‑life‑threatening gunshot wound. As of the foll

politics

Casino Lobbyists Help Draft Maryland Letter to Federal Regulators

July 1, 2026

Maryland’s gaming agency sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) last year that pushed for a ban on sports‑prediction markets. The agency’s own records show the letter was almost identical to a draft supplied by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the lobby group for com