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Garden Beats and Verses: A Mid‑Summer Gathering

July 21, 2026

The Sherman Avenue Community Garden in South Bend will host a Mid‑Summer Festival on July 25, from one to four o’clock. The gathering blends music, poetry and art in a relaxed afternoon. Organizers Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. and garden founder Evie Barton are pulling the event together. The

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Hartford’s First Black Pride Festival Celebrates Culture and Community

July 21, 2026

A new celebration is arriving in Hartford’s downtown streets, marking the city’s first annual Black Pride Festival. The event will run from July 24 to 26 and promises a mix of art, music, fashion, and community gatherings that honor Black queer identities. The festival kicks off Friday afternoon

finance

Ant International Secures $1. 2 Billion to Expand Global Payments

July 21, 2026

A Singapore‑based company linked to China’s Ant Group has just raised about $1. 2 billion in a new equity round, aiming to grow its payment services beyond China’s borders. The money will help the firm speed up projects in merchant payments, account management and business‑to‑business financial serv

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Business Owners Face Tough Choices Over Covid Credit Claims

July 21, 2026

A growing wave of companies is deciding to file lawsuits after they fail to receive the promised Covid‑19 tax credits. The deadline for filing claims is approaching, and some entrepreneurs feel they have no choice but to take legal action. Lawyers warn that the situation is still unclear and that pu

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Cleveland’s Food‑and‑Art Street Party

July 20, 2026

People started arriving early on Professor Avenue, already curious about the summer gathering that had become a city staple. By late morning, crowds were strolling through the block, sampling treats and checking out stalls before the official opening time. The event, which stretches from W. 10th

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Cube Fun Spot Lights Up Chicago

July 19, 2026

A bright new game zone has popped up on Michigan Avenue, drawing visitors into a buzzing arena that looks like a TV set. The place is built around big clear boxes that house timed challenges, giving people the feel of a live show. The idea comes from a UK game series that tested contestants’ spee

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L. L. Bean Opens Its First Store in Georgia – A New Adventure

July 18, 2026

The newest spot for outdoor gear in the state is set to arrive at a lively mixed‑use hub near Atlanta. The development, called Lulah Hills, already hosts theaters, fashion shops and a gelato stand. A fresh addition will bring classic outdoor apparel to the area. L. L. Bean, a brand that started ove

crime

A Teen Gets 20 Years After Killing a Gay Black Dancer in Brooklyn

July 17, 2026

The court in Brooklyn sentenced Dmitriy Popov, 20, to two decades in prison for the hate‑motivated murder of dancer O’Shae Sibley, a Black gay man. The judge gave no explanation beyond a sense of justice being served. Sibley’s friends and family were visibly shaken, with many feeling the apology off

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Surveillance in St. Cloud: Where the Cameras Are

July 17, 2026

The feeling that someone is watching you has become all too common. With doorbell cams, security feeds, and phones everywhere, it’s easy to think a lens is always on you. In St. Cloud, more than twenty of these “Flock” cameras—automated license‑plate readers—are now active. What exactly is a Flock

finance

RoboSense Shares Rise on Strong Analyst Support

July 11, 2026

Analysts are keeping a positive outlook for RoboSense Technology Company, with several firms maintaining buy recommendations and setting ambitious price targets. The latest market data shows the stock trading at HK$23. 46, well below the projected levels many analysts expect. Daiwa’s recent assessm