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A new stage, fresh faces, and more Stick Figure: This year at Levitate
Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond. This column covers July 11-17. When Dan Hassett – CEO of lifestyle brand Levitate – spoke on the phone before July Fourth, he said this weekend’s...

Score a $40 bonus when you sign up for a Costco membership
From Wayfair’s 4-day Flash Sale (up to 70% off) to Target Circle Week, to Amazon Prime Day, now is an excellent time to save money on household upgrades. One of the most humble but helpful upgrades? A Costco membership. And right now, you can get...

USDA: 45M acres of American land owned by foreign entities
(The Center Square) – Nearly 46 million acres of forest and farmland are held by foreign investors, including by countries hostile to America, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Foreign Farm Land Purchases map,...

Norwegian Cruise Line cuts dozens of sailings — are you affected?
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the cancellation of 41 Caribbean sailings scheduled for the 2026-2027 winter season due to a significant fleet redeployment. The cancellations include all 21 voyages aboard the Norwegian Breakaway, which...

Flexibility at Work: Insights from 50 Years of Data
Flexibility at Work: Insights from 50 Years of Data Remote work and flexible hours are more than convenient working conditions for employees. They are catalysts for economic inclusion and growth, fostering productivity, improving work-life...

Opinion: If Our Public Lands Are Sold Off, We’ll Never Get Them Back
By Special to El Paso Matters By Richard Brown Republicans are proposing the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of public lands in the next five years. That is the equivalent to 5,156 square miles, which is larger than either the states of Rhode...

Trump announces 50% tariff on key manufacturing resource
Automakers, appliances among those products that will become costlier. by Joe Deaux and Martin Ritchie President Donald Trump said the US would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt American...

After leaving the military, NPR’s public service mission gave us a new opportunity to serve
Federal funding for public broadcasting has been in the headlines in recent months, most recently because the House passed a bill that would revoke funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that Congress has already approved. But when we...

Pop Star Billie Eilish Pushes Anti-ICE Propaganda as Trump Ramps Up Illegal Alien Arrests
Pop star Billie Eilish is pushing anti-ICE propaganda as President Donald Trump ramps up illegal alien arrests throughout the country. On Tuesday, Eilish shared anti-ICE post to her Instagram Story attacking the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Contributor: The ‘Love Island USA’ scandal highlights how prevalent racist language is among Latinos
On Sunday night, “Love Island USA” fans heard series narrator Iain Stirling said the words many online warriors were clamoring to hear: “Cierra has left the villa due to a personal situation.” The Cierra in question is Cierra Ortega, a 25-year-old...

Treat yourself: These Denver self-care spots are worth the cost
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. I’m an unashamed subscriber to self-care...

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says ‘state of our democracy’ keeps her up at night
(CNN) — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Supreme Court’s most junior member and a member of its liberal wing, told an audience in Indianapolis on Thursday that she was concerned about the state of American democracy. After speaking about the...

Trump Says 50% Levy on Copper Imports to Take Effect Aug. 1
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt American producers of everything from automobiles...

Costco sales rise 8% in June amid e-commerce, international growth
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a strong June as consumers shopped for summer deals and its international division racked up a big increase. The membership warehouse club retailer reported that its sales rose 8% to $26.44 billion for the retail...

Guest Oped: EPA is Cleaning Up Trenton’s Historic Potteries Site
By Michael Martucci, Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 2 If you grew up in Trenton, you may remember the tall brick smokestacks and kilns that dotted the skyline. The East Trenton and Top Road neighborhoods were...

What to do in Chicago: Windy City Smokeout, Gospel Music Festival and sneakers on Navy Pier
Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend. Chicago Got Sole Call them sneakers, kicks, gym shoes — whatever — but if you love them, get to Navy Pier this weekend. Billed as the “ultimate sneaker convention” and hosted by Chance the...

Amanda Serrano shows true colours with last-minute Katie Taylor fight demand
The 'Real Deal' has enlisted the help of several big stars ahead of her blockbuster trilogy showdown with long-time rival Katie Taylor this week Amanda Serrano told her cutsman he couldn't work in two separate corners ahead of her showdown with...

City of Sesser City Council met July 10
City of Sesser City Council met July 10. Here is the agenda provided by the council: Opening Prayer: Sesser Ministerial Alliance guest Pledge of Allegiance Honor our Veterans Welcome: Mayor Ashmore Roll Call: Teresa Stacey, City Clerk ...

Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano live stream on Netflix: Predictions, start time, date
Amanda Serrano is determined to secure the victory she believes she deserved in the past as she prepares to face undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor in their trilogy bout at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday. Friday’s card...

Fort Buchanan Celebrates Independence Day; Citizens Take Advantage of the Occasion to Join the Army
FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO— Thousands of people, including military personnel and families, gathered at the U.S. Army’s home in the Caribbean, July 5 to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the United States' Independence. The event was filled with...