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Political chat show faces heat over religious comments on 2028 candidates

July 3, 2026

A recent TV segment sparked controversy when a presenter suggested voters might judge two potential 2028 presidential hopefuls differently based on how visibly Jewish they appear. The comments came during a discussion about whether Senator Jon Ossoff or Governor Josh Shapiro would resonate more with

weather

Michigan’s holiday weekend: rain checks and sunshine

July 3, 2026

Over the Fourth of July weekend, Michigan can expect hit-or-miss weather—showery but not stormy for most, with a few heavy bursts. The pattern shows a shift: storms that have been parked over northern Lower Michigan head south Friday, then may drift back north by Sunday. If there’s one dry stretch t

environment

Wildfires rage across Colorado as holiday weekend raises fire risks

July 3, 2026

Colorado is facing a tough battle with wildfires this week, with five major blazes burning nearly 200 square miles of land. The Aspen Acres fire alone has destroyed over 200 homes in Custer and Pueblo counties, turning streets into scenes that look more like a disaster movie than a rural landscape—i

celebrities

Celebrities flock to New York before the Swift-Kelce wedding

July 3, 2026

New York City is buzzing with excitement as famous faces touch down ahead of a major celebrity wedding. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s nuptials have drawn big names to the city, with stars spotted around town. Among them are Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello, and Anya Taylor-Joy, all seen

celebrities

A Celebrity Wedding with a New York Twist

July 3, 2026

A wedding in New York City, usually seen as a private moment, has turned into a major event catching attention far beyond the couple. The surprise choice of Madison Square Garden for the ceremony explains the heavy security and road closures—more typical for a major concert than a wedding. What star

technology

Getting Back to Basics: A Week Without Screens in New York

July 3, 2026

This summer in New York’s East Village, outdoor events replacing app swipes might sound odd, but hundreds of Gen Zers spent a week trying it out. Held in Tompkins Square Park, the festival mixes workshops, live shows and old-school tech demos to see what life looks like without always tapping a scre

technology

AI’s growing pains: how tech giants and governments are shaping the future of artificial intelligence

July 3, 2026

July 2, 2026, is turning into a day that highlights just how much AI is shaking up the tech world. While some companies race to roll out the latest AI tools, others are grappling with fundamental questions—who controls these powerful systems, who gets access, and who pays the price? Regulators in th

business

A Big New Outdoor Shop Plans to Boost La Mesa

July 3, 2026

La Mesa is getting a major new store in 2028—a massive outdoor shop called Bass Pro Shops. It’ll be the first one in San Diego County, filling 148, 000 square feet at the Grossmont Center mall. That’s bigger than most city blocks! The store will sell everything from fishing gear to guns, kayaks to c

entertainment

Summer fun kicks off for kids at Holyoke Mall

July 3, 2026

Starting July 7, families in the Holyoke area can look forward to seven straight weeks of free activities designed for children 12 and younger. Held every Tuesday at 11 a. m. on the mall’s lower level, these events flip the usual shopping trip into an interactive experience. Science experiments, pup

politics

Will Americans skip July 4th over politics?

July 3, 2026

A new national poll shows 20% of U. S. adults plan to skip July 4th fireworks this year. The reason? President Trump’s tight grip on the official 250th birthday party. Some see the celebrations as a chance to honor 250 years of history. Others feel it’s become a campaign stage for one man. The divid