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Reviving Bay City’s Historic Heart with Café Plans and Grants

June 25, 2026

Lumberman’s Mercantile isn’t just a store anymore. It’s turning into a café too, thanks to a $25, 000 grant that aims to boost small businesses and restore old buildings. The store sits in a 143-year-old brick building on Midland Street in Bay City, a street known for its mix of old and new business

entertainment

Streaming Hack for Horror and Sci-Fi Fans to Save Cash

June 20, 2026

The summer movie season isn’t just about bright explosions and superhero capes—horror and sci-fi are still packing theaters. But if you’d rather stay in, a new bundle lets you binge some of the weirdest, wildest, and most terrifying films without breaking the bank. For less than the price of a movie

entertainment

Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Movies: A Quick‑Fire Action Take

June 19, 2026

Ritchie has become one of Hollywood’s busiest directors, churning out blockbusters almost every year since 2015. Before that, his career was uneven; after early hits like Snatch, he released a few flops. His fortunes changed when he teamed with Robert Downey Jr. on the 2009 Sherlock Holmes film, whi

politics

Grand Opening of Obama Center Lights Up Chicago

June 19, 2026

The new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opened with a star‑filled ceremony that brought together former presidents, popular musicians and well‑known public figures. Barack Obama greeted the crowd from a stage that also hosted performances by Bono, John Legend, Christina Aguilera and others.

sports

France’s World Cup Wins: A Fresh Look

June 18, 2026

"Stephen A. Smith, a well‑known voice in sports talk shows, recently raised doubts about France’s chances to win the World Cup. He asked if they could “finally get it done, ” a question that surprised many because France already claimed the title in 2018, beating Croatia 4‑2 with Kylian Mbappé leadi

politics

Utah's Primary Battles: Who’s Really Calling the Shots?

June 18, 2026

Utah’s upcoming primary elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown, with incumbents facing tough challenges and outside money flooding races. In one of the most watched contests, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams—a longtime political figure—now finds himself in an unexpectedly close race

crime

Kromer’s Crypto Scam: A Broadband Project Gone Wrong

June 17, 2026

The story starts with a rural internet plan in Lovelock, Nevada. A special account was set up to hold money from the Nevada Department of Transportation and a grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The purpose was clear: pay for equipment, labor and other approved costs to bring broadband t

weather

Finding free sandbags near you in Louisiana before the storm

June 17, 2026

Storms are coming to Louisiana, and local leaders are handing out sandbags to help people protect their homes. Sandbags act like tiny walls that block water from flooding buildings. Instead of waiting until the last minute, officials want residents to grab sandbags now and get ready early. In Lafay

religion

Aliens, Faith, and the Big Questions About Life Beyond Earth

June 14, 2026

The idea of life on other planets used to sound like something from old sci-fi movies. Now, it’s popping up in serious places—like government reports and religious talks. Recent years have seen a surge in discussions about UFOs, or UAPs as officials call them. The Pentagon released thousands of file

sports

A New NBA Dream: LeBron Might Join Curry in Golden State

June 12, 2026

Rumors about the Lakers star leaving Los Angeles are still buzzing. A league insider told NBC Sports that LeBron James is curious about teaming up with Stephen Curry, and the Warriors are open to discussing it. The source said, “It feels wild now, but both sides have some interest. ” This idea was u