BRENDAN F KELLY

Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Can we ditch capitalism to build a fairer system?

For centuries, humans lived without kings or billionaires calling all the shots. Then, food surpluses showed up, and some people started hoarding wealth for their kids. Suddenly, cooperation turned into conquest, and for 5, 000 years, we’ve watched this system trickle down problems instead of soluti

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

Fifth Avenue shops worry about city changes while luxury brands keep expanding

Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan isn’t just another busy street—it’s a money machine. Every year, the blocks between 40th and 61st Streets pump over $1. 5 billion into city funds through retail and office taxes. That makes it the top spot in New York for generating tax revenue from a small area. Bi

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

What’s really in the Iran deal? Congress wants answers before Trump signs.

For days, the White House has been talking about a new Iran deal without showing anyone the paperwork. The temporary truce announced in April was supposed to last only a few weeks, but now officials say it’s being stretched to two months. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil ship

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Jun 17 2026EDUCATION

A decade-long arts program keeps thriving in Staunton

For the twelfth summer in a row, a group of young violinists, cellists, and violists will descend on a small Virginia college town to sharpen their skills under top instructors. Mary Baldwin University has just renewed its three-year partnership with the Heifetz Institute, a program that first moved

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Small Habits, Big Future: Why Daily Choices Matter More Than Pills

For years, popping a pill felt like the easiest way to stay healthy. But a long study tracking over 1, 000 adults suggests that simple daily habits might be more powerful than medication when preventing serious diseases. The research, which ran for two decades, looked at things like heart disease, a

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Brendan Sorsby's Future: From College QB to NFL Draft After Gambling Controversy

Brendan Sorsby, a quarterback with a complicated past, won't play for Texas Tech this season. Instead, he's focusing on the NFL supplemental draft after a lengthy legal battle over his college eligibility. Four years ago, while playing for Indiana, Sorsby admitted to betting on college and pro sport

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Two Indian batting legends and why we shouldn’t rank them

For years, Indian cricket fans have debated who was greater: Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli. Tendulkar, known for his graceful timing and 24-year career, set the gold standard for run-making. Kohli, meanwhile, has spent over a decade smashing records at a relentless pace while staying in peak physi

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

A Year‑Long Record of Safe Care at FMOL Health

FMOL Health’s three flagship hospitals have once again earned the top safety rating from The Leapfrog Group, marking a seventh straight year of achievement for One Hospital. The same accolade was awarded to the two other regional centers, bringing a total of five institutions into the “A” categor

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

Farmers Talk Pain: What It Means and How to Deal With It

Farmer life is hard work, but the aches that stay long after a day on the field are often ignored. A recent study asked farmers to describe what chronic pain feels like in their own words. They said it is a constant, dull pressure that makes simple chores feel impossible. The research also loo

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Fox’s big bet on streaming through a $22 billion purchase

Fox has just made one of the biggest moves in media history. The company is spending $22 billion to take full control of Roku, a streaming device company that reaches over 100 million homes in the U. S. This isn’t just about buying a business—it’s about securing a direct path into living rooms after

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