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Commentary: AI-obsessed filmmakers are making a crucial miscalculation
Established filmmakers haven’t minced words about their opposition to AI: Guillermo del Toro said he’d “rather die” than use generative AI, while James Cameron has called AI actors “horrifying.” Industry
Your business is local. Your lender should be too.
Running a business means making decisions every day. Choosing a lender shouldn't have to be one of the difficult ones.
New Orleans had its own version of 'American Bandstand' in the '60s: 'The John Pela Show'
Pela, who recently celebrated two landmark occasions in May — his 95th birthday and his 75th wedding anniversary — has always been a fan of music.
Scott Rabalais: Three off-the-field stories that have me eager for start of football camp
LSU football players report Tuesday for preseason camp, with the first full-team practice set for Wednesday.
School’s out, play is in: Inside Louisiana’s evolving indoor playroom industry
Indoor playspaces have taken on a new form in the past decade, catering to infants, early elementary children and their parents with toddler-friendly playrooms and in-house coffeeshops.
Demand for experiences surges as travelers prioritize activities over relaxation
Hit especially hard by the COVID pandemic, the experiences sector of the travel industry has returned to pre-pandemic levels of business, growing faster than much of the rest of the
The top theme parks in California and beyond for 2026
Maybe you love theme parks and are willing to cross state lines just to ride the most thrilling roller coaster. Or maybe you want to know where they are so
Buffalo Bills executive follows his father into Rochester sports history
Pete Guelli helped bring Buffalo Bills training camp to Rochester. Now the hometown executive shares a special honor with his dad.
Golden Nugget in Las Vegas celebrates its 80th anniversary with great deals and specials
Offers at the downtown property include everything from discounted room rates to spa and salon specials.
Monster Fest provides entertainment for children and adults
CONNEAUT — The Conneaut Art Center lawn was a busy place on Saturday with a variety of characters strolling the premises.
Fire reported at downtown De Smet business
According to witnesses, a fire broke out at a downtown De Smet business sometime after 5:30 on Sunday evening.
Entertainment Notebook: New film The Floaters focuses on Jewish summer camp; Idol Drag Queen to perform
I received an advance screener of the new motion picture The Floaters, which follows struggling musician Nomi (Jackie Tohm) who accepts a last-resort job from her overachiever best friend Mara
Wyoming Business Council holds state listening sessions
Wyoming Business Council holds state listening sessions
Downtown Rochester business owner calls on city to step up and fix sidewalk
A Third Street shop owner is calling on the city to repair uneven pavement near Mayo Clinic after repeated attempts to get a response from local officials were unsuccessful.
174th Auglaize County Fair brings in family fun, entertainment and Craig Morgan to the fairgrounds
The 174th Auglaize County Fair is celebrating America's 250th birthday with patriotic displays, new family attractions, grandstand entertainment and a week of traditional fair activities in Wapakoneta.
Annual storm drain art contest set to begin
KINGSPORT — The City of Kingsport’s Stormwater Department, with help from Kingsport Cultural Arts, is seeking local artists to hand-paint five storm drains within the city. The purpose of this
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' scores second-largest global opening ever
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung into the top spot at the box office and scored one of the highest-grossing opening weekends with an estimated haul of $355 million in the
Musikfest Photos: Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Did we see you or your friends at Musikfest 2026 in Bethlehem, Pa.? Check out our daily photo galleries from the largest free music festival in the nation!
Town and Country Fair returns to Napa Valley Expo starting Thursday
Starting Thursday, Aug. 6 the Town & Country Fair will take over the Napa Valley Expo, with live music, livestock exhibits, carnival thrills and lots more family friendly activities included with admission.
West Virginia's Mercer County is truly Appalachian
As you explore possible vacation destinations, Mercer County, West Virginia, may not automatically come to mind. But once you visit, you will be glad you did. Mercer County is located
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has made box office history in its first weekend, becoming the second biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales. It was just
📚 The Inoculation Project 8/2/2026: Science in Sacramento and Youngstown
This week, we’re helping a California fifth grade do a balloon car project, and an Ohio high school science class do a variety of cool labs. We hope that readers who support quality public school…
‘The Dink’: An uneven rally
Some bad calls mar this otherwise enjoyable dramedy
Inspections find violations at area restaurants
Review June 2026 food service inspection reports from the New York State Department of Health for restaurants, schools and other food establishments in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties.
Kids’ concert Aug. 14
Jackson Gillman will entertain families and kids with cabaret, vaudeville or story- and song-filled fun at the End-of-Summer-Kids-Concert at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Friday, Aug. 14, from 4-5
Silent Hill: Townfall's dev team wrecked old TVs with magnets to make its in-game gadget feel real
Silent Hill: Townfall studio Screen Burn used broken TVs and magnets to make its in-game gadget, the CRTV, feel analogue as well as look it.
2026 Tobacco Heritage Day at L.W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway
For many in attendance of Tobacco Heritage Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, tobacco farming wasn't just history — it was part of their childhood. Generations of Horry County families made a living in the tobacco fields, where children often spent summers priming leaves, loading wagons or stringing tobacco by hand before it was cured in barns. Once the county's dominant cash crop, tobacco shaped the local economy and way of life for decades, with thousands of acres planted each year and warehouses bustling during auction season.
SpaceX is planning a rocket-launching spaceport in coastal Louisiana. Here are the plans.
After months of speculation, a source close to the deal has confirmed an 18-mile stretch of coastal south Louisiana called Pecan Island will be the site for a new space port for Elon Musk's SpaceX.
How this New Orleans prosthetics expert helps VA patients find the right fit
“The younger guys, if they have to wear a leg, they want it to be blinged out. All shiny. Silver showing. As fancy as possible,” Blake Robichaux said. Read more.
Economic development leader swaps parishes; LSU New Orleans Foundation names new CEO
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate touts his rural appeal. His hometown has mixed feelings.
In Allagash, a hamlet of some 200 people near Canada, residents are sharply divided over Troy Jackson.
FILE PHOTO: Viktor Orban
FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives to address supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026.
Politics: RNC, Iowa GOP file lawsuit to enforce signature verification on absentee ballots
Iowa and national Republicans took a significant step last week to seek enforcement of additional regulations on voting.
Overnight News Digest: Science Saturday, 8/1/26
Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, Chitown Kev, eeff, Magnifico, annetteboardman, Besame, jck, JeremyBloom…
Free dental screenings, backpacks offered at local health clinics in Allentown, Bethlehem
Saturday's clinics were for children - hosted at both their downtown Allentown and north side Bethlehem locations.
Musikfest fans share vintage mugs dating back to 1985
Reporter Kevin Zipay put out a call for you all to share your Musikfest mugs to see if any of you have mugs older than 1996, and you delivered!
D.O.P.E Cider takes over amphitheater for YO-Nights Business Takeover
A busy weekend in Youngstown continues later into the night with the D.O.P.E. Takeover at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre.
Politics on the Plaza Debut Gathering
Pioneer of Ordinance No. 4687 Referendum Petition Kay McAdams explains why she began this movement. McAdams says, "I just would like to have to see a vote in this city
Senior performers in the Valley say they feel young on stage. Science backs that up
CLOVIS, Calif. — Mac McIntosh started singing when he was 8 years old. He’s 77 now, but his glory days are far from over.
Business Lunch Meets Convenience as New Onigiri Shop Opens Downtown
By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU STAFF WRITER The queue was out the door and around the corner at CAL Marketplace on July 24, as one of Japan’s mainstay snack foods has a new home in the heart of Downtown L.A. Onigiri Sun, a specialty shop offering a selection of the iconic seaweed-wrapped rice balls as well […]
'Memories': Festival tradition lives on through Musikfest's collectible mugs
Thousands of people filled the grounds of Musikfest on another sunny summer day, enjoying live music, food and cold drinks.
Back-to-School Skate with Wheelz Entertainment gathers school supplies at Grossingers
Wheelz Entertainment is a pop-up skating organization based in Bloomington that rose to fill the need for skating in the Twin Cities.
‘Jaws on the Water’ brings families and community together at Sara J’s
Approximately 300 people gathered at Sara J's on July 31 for the 2026 "Jaws on the Water" event, floating in the water on kayaks and inflatable tubes or watching from the lawn as the classic shark thriller played.
Big Ten, SEC conferences endorse Senate college sports bill
Two major college sports conferences, the Big Ten and SEC, said they would support a bipartisan bill to regulate college sports, even though it’s unlikely the bill will move before
Musikfest Photos: Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Did we see you or your friends at Musikfest 2026 in Bethlehem, Pa.? Check out our daily photo galleries from the largest free music festival in the nation!
Cybersecurity and business among new academic programs at Gwinnett schools
When the 2026-2027 school year begins on Wednesday, some Gwinnett County Public Schools students will begin their educations in fields such ranging from cyber security, pharmacy operations and patient care
Jokesters deliver 'wholesome entertainment' during clown week
There won't be any clown car full of bozos rolling into town, but the next week is dedicated to gagsters who bring laughter to the masses, including a local jokester
Deadline to apply for exemption from second home tax extended to Sept. 18
The extension comes as the Mamdani administration has faced criticism over its rollout, which is supposed to be targeting out-of-towners.
Dockstock festival back at Great Cranberry
What began in 2022 as a group of musicians playing on the town dock on Great Cranberry Island has grown.
Business Briefly
Business-related news and events in Skagit County
OPINION: What Colorado loses with the politics of performance
I fell in love with politics because I believed democracy was built through relationships.
Tim Steller’s column: Grant Road businesses fold as construction adds to woes
For Star subscribers: The reconstruction of Grant Road is helping kill off Tucson businesses already weakened by street drug addiction and the sumer doldrums.
Missouri releases preliminary health insurance rates for 2027
The DCI is reviewing filings to ensure that the rates are justified and comply with state and federal regulations.
‘Premium entertainment lounge’ proposed for 100 Block of W. Yosemite Ave.
The Manteca Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a “premium entertainment lounge” in downtown when they meet Thursday at 6 p.m.
Helping others: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ and its golden rule [Unscripted column]
Walking out of Penn Cinema a few Sundays ago, in the crowd of people filing out of the dark theatre and shoving their popcorn buckets in the overflowing trash cans,
Lawn bowling: ‘What cheap entertainment’
Believe it or not, one of just two regulation lawn-bowling greens in Oregon is located in King City, putting the small town on the sport’s national map. Southeast Portland’s Westmoreland Park is home to the state’s other official green, home to the Portland Lawn Bowling Club. The green in King City belongs to the King
Dunedin open container district: Businesses push for outdoor drinking
Local business owners are pushing city leaders to let downtown happy hour spill onto the sidewalks to help rescue slumping summer sales.
Frederick Health Hospital Auxiliary completes $1M pledge for Critical Care Campaign
The Frederick Health Hospital Auxiliary recently donated $260,000 to support the hospital's ReEnvisioning Critical Care Campaign.
Political science professor identifies misleading information in campaign ads ahead of August 4 election
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — It’s election season, which means right now, various political ads are saturating your TV, sharing information about different candidates and their motivations, but that doesn’t always
Thousands turn out in Bethlehem for opening night of Musikfest 2026
The country's largest free music festival is back in Bethlehem for 10 days.
Court delays for son of Chiefs coach accused of shooting his mom delayed pending mental health check
The 27-year-old son of Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy has had his court appearances in connection with the shooting of his mother delayed pending a mental health evaluation. Elijah Bieniemy faces
Whitney M. Young Scholars showcase business, tech skills through UofL summer program
Tenth and 11th grade students in the Whitney M. Young Scholars program presented projects Friday during the fifth annual Digital Transformation Academy at UofL's Thornton's Academic Center.
Omaha streetcar construction reaches Midtown; longtime business owner watches neighborhood evolve
Construction for the Omaha streetcar project continues to move through the Midtown area.
How 'The Sopranos' stars are paying tribute to Vincent Pastore
The "Sopranos" family is paying tribute to one of their own. The cast of the Emmy-winning HBO series shared tributes on social media after the death of Vincent Pastore.
Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin's public crises are latest for 'Today' family
The "Today" show calls itself a family – one that has broadcast into America's homes each weekday morning for more than seven decades.
Karol G grabbed by fan onstage in viral video
Karol G's return to the stage took an unexpected turn.
Book Talk: Ideas for some cool summer reading
Summer in Texas calls for reading indoors. Here is a potpourri of books to keep one entertained.
Community around Summit View Business Park concerned over potential data center
Members of Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren are asking Franklin County leaders to slow discussions surrounding a potential data center development near Summit View Business Park, saying they are concerned about the impact such a project could have on their church, cemetery and surrounding community.
7 sick, 3 hospitalized from salmonella as egg recall hits Louisiana, health department says
Here's what to know about the outbreak, including the recalled egg brands and which stores they were sold in.
A downtown Bryan mural brings art and science to life
Texas A&M student blends art, a love for animals and science for elementary students to learn with a mural in downtown Bryan
Machias Select Board approves liquor license for virtual sports business despite neighbors’ concerns
North Street residents object to a "bar" in their neighborhood, but town officials say a lack of zoning leaves them few grounds to deny it.
Annual Polish Festival in New York Mills
The annual Sacred Heart-St. Mary Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church Polish Festival is getting ready to welcome visitors.
Small town in Colorado abandoned after health hazard related to drinking water
A small Colorado town was deemed abandoned after all the elected officials resigned following a health hazard regarding local water.
Small town in Colorado abandoned after health hazard related to drinking water
A small Colorado town was deemed abandoned after all the elected officials resigned following a health hazard regarding local water.
Stolen John Deere Gator recovered after weeklong chase by Pittsfield business
After a weeklong search spurred on by social media tips, Western Mass Power Equipment in Pittsfield finally had a stolen John Deere utility vehicle returned on Wednesday.
'Gatsby' sparkles, a statue rises, and Bri bakes in Sun Prairie
In this week's Madison food and culture newsletter, how art can meet a moment, Jenny Jackson's "The Shampoo Effect," and mango-coconut cruffins.
Viewpoint: Grizzly science and keys to wildlife management
Alex Metcalf writes, Science can help us expand grizzly bear populations or shrink them — science doesn’t care which, only people can make that choice.
ATM stolen from business in downtown Chicago
An ATM was taken during a smash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's Loop early Friday morning.
Best of Fort Worth 2026: Nightlife & Entertainment
No matter the time of day — or night — Cowtown is filled to the brim with ways to keep you entertained. Here are some of our readers and editors faves from the past year.
Lancaster County Partnership for Public Health to take a more active role in public health education
As Lancaster County faces its largest measles outbreak in recent history and other public health challenges, a nonpartisan, volunteer group of health experts and community leaders plans to take a
California school dashboard adds science as a full metric
Short of dropping a dead weight copy of the state Education Code on your foot, a State Board of Education agenda item on the California School Dashboard normally wouldn’t evoke
Upfront: Kind of a Big Dill
This month’s magazine isn’t titled the Mount Olive edition. Maybe it should be. Columnist Dan Barkin writes about the surprising turnaround at the University of Mount Olive. It’s a vital part of the town whose more than 4,500 residents live in Duplin or Wayne counties, 70 miles southeast of Raleigh. President Ed Croom clearly understands […]
Entertainment is a-foot as Zeitgeist Dance Theatre presents An Evening of Contemporary Dance
Santa Fe-based Zeitgeist Dance Theatre's biggest show of the season, featuring more than 75 dancers, is Saturday, August 1, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Local sports: youth baseball championship in Watertown
Beaver River capped a perfect season with a win.
Majestic Care touts hospitals progress; lawmakers worry about unknown location
The New York-based developer now operating four long-term care hospitals in West Virginia -- Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont; and Lakin Hospital in West Columbia -- says it is making progress on new builds, while state lawmakers worry that the new facilities could move elderly patients and jobs out of their communities.
Big Losses for Small Businesses in the ‘Frozen Zone’
Restaurants near the buckling building in Midtown faced spoiled food and furloughs after being forced to shut down for weeks.
Big changes coming as demolition begins on former Libbey Glass site in Shreveport
A 100-year-old Shreveport plant is being demoed. Here's what will happen next at the former Libbey Glass site.
Yankee Stadium game highlights Wrexham's rise
Goalkeeper Danny Ward believes playing against Liverpool at Yankee Stadium is the latest illustration of how far Wrexham have come in recent seasons. The Wales international had previously visited the iconic New York venue with Liverpool for a pre-season friendly against Manchester City in 2014. Ward, 33, was between the sticks for hometown club Wrexham this time around as they were beaten 1-0 by Andoni Iraola's Liverpool.
Colorado town abandoned after all public officials resign, drinking water ruled health hazard
LIVE! UFC Belgrade Early Weigh Ins Results!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just over 24 hours away from the upcoming UFC Belgrade mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which is set to go down this Sat. (Aug. 1, 2026) on Paramount+ from inside Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. UFC Belgrade will be headlined by a Welterweight clash between hometown boy Uros Medic and […]
Middletown linebacker inspired to give back following brother's health battle
Middletown linebacker Mekhi Corbin used his recent commitment to the University of Delaware to returned to Nemours Children's Hospital this month for a much happier reason than in the past.
Tower Health plans to lay off more than 100 workers at Pottstown Hospital
Tower Health is planning to layoff more than one hundred workers, at Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County.
Local advocates mark Medicare, Medicaid anniversary, push for affordable health care
13WHAM ABC Rochester provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, health reports, notices of events and items of interest in the community, local sports and entertainment programming for Rochester and nearby towns and communities including Greece, Victor, Pittsford, Penfield, Henrietta, Webster, Irondequoit, Fairport, Chili, Gates, Rush, Wheatland, Canandaigua, Farmington, Spencerport and Hilton.
Musikfest Photos: Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Did we see you or your friends at Musikfest 2026 in Bethlehem, Pa.? Check out our daily photo galleries from the largest free music festival in the nation!
Eau Claire Outdoor retail closure highlights growing strain on downtown businesses
Another downtown Eau Claire business is scaling back and closing its storefront, marking what local business advocates say is a growing trend of economic hardship in the district.
Madison business owners urge city for long-term solutions amid encampment concerns
MADISON, (WKOW) — Businesses on Williamson Street say a nearby encampment has significantly slowed their operations, with some owners warning the financial impact could become significant.
A new law helps create entertainment districts for historic horse racing
A new law helps create entertainment districts for historic horse racing