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Jun 05 2026ART

Queer Art Shines in St. Pete’s June Fest

St. Petersburg lights up with a splash of color this June, as local artists showcase their queer creativity across town. At the City Theatre lobby, a show called “Royal Tea” invites visitors to see art that blends royalty themes with LGBTQ+ identity. The curator, Rachel Covello, mixes ideas of dr

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Jun 05 2026CRIME

Cautionary Call: One Man’s Phone Sparks Five Years Behind Bars

Steven Sandoval, 47, tried to dodge jail by dialing a bomb threat from a payphone near King Soopers in Brighton. The call triggered an evacuation of about 1, 000 courthouse staff and the store’s customers for four hours. Police traced the call quickly because they already knew Sandoval, and he was t

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big voices get ignored: why famous actors flop in cartoons

Studios love famous faces, but big names often crash in animated films. Most actors shine on screen because they use faces and bodies to sell emotions. When the camera cuts to their voices only, many struggle to connect. Matthew Lillard, who played in horror and mystery shows, recently pointed this

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Property Tax Changes in Westport: Who Pays More Now?

Westport recently adjusted its property tax system for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The town’s tax rate dropped from 18. 86 to 13. 2, but that doesn’t mean everyone will pay less. The big shift comes from a property revaluation that increased home values far more than commercial ones. Over five years, r

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

King Raves About New Thriller, Calls It a Must‑Read

Stephen King, the famed author of books that have become movies, recently posted a strong endorsement for Jordan Harper’s new crime‑thriller. He called the book a “barn‑burner” and compared its intensity to Thomas Harris’s classic, The Silence of the Lambs. King urged readers who enjoy suspense and

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Brain Boosters: How Learning and Play Help Fight Alzheimer’s

Studies show that staying mentally active can strengthen the brain’s “reserve, ” a buffer against age‑related decline. Researchers looked at how long‑term learning and different hobbies influence thinking skills in people ranging from healthy adults to those with early signs of Alzheimer’s. They com

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Jun 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

What makes people keep coming back to OTT video apps?

Streaming services have taken over how people watch shows and movies. But why do users stick with one platform over another? A recent study looked at four key parts of the user experience: how smooth the service runs, how users interact with it, how it makes them feel, and the overall quality of sup

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May 30 2026POLITICS

California Candidates Clash Over Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports

Steve Hilton, the Republican front‑runner for California’s governorship, stepped onto the track field this Friday to launch a campaign rally titled “Save Girls Sports. ” His message was clear: he would fight against what he calls the “far‑left” stance on transgender athletes competing in girls’ team

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May 30 2026FINANCE

HSA Rules for 2027: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

Starting in 2027, people saving in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) will see slightly higher limits. Self-only plans can now accept up to $4, 500, while family plans rise to $9, 000. These adjustments follow inflation trends, meaning your money keeps up with rising costs. HSAs come with three big tax

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

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