Voters in Venice just handed Meloni’s coalition an unexpected win—despite polls earlier this month suggesting the left was ahead. Simone Venturini, the center-right candidate, secured over half the votes with 51%, avoiding a runoff and keeping the city under right-wing leadership for another term. T
Colorado has a funny way of letting some towns stretch the rules on alcohol sales—especially when it comes to late-night partying. Glendale, a tiny city sandwiched between Denver and Aurora, lets bars serve drinks until 4 a. m. , while Denver itself is stuck at 2 a. m. under state law. The secret? A
A Sherrard coffee trailer that started serving drinks in August 2024 just planted itself permanently down the street. Brews Energy moved from its mobile setup to a small storefront at 410 Third St. , Suite B, where it now offers both hot coffee and energy drinks under one roof. The change came with
Washington’s public media office is paying for two local talk shows, one hosted by a famous broadcaster and the other by a former news producer. The city covers crew, gear, studio space and other production costs under long‑term contracts that let the hosts keep full ownership of their programs. The
A surgeon who has led a top joint‑replacement centre finds himself on the other side of the healthcare maze when he is diagnosed with a slow‑growing brain tumour. He shows how the system that was meant to stop waste can, in practice, become a maze that delays treatment and hurts patients. Whil
Ten years ago, Syracuse got a new summer tradition that turned out to be more than just another stage. The Lakeview Amphitheater, now called the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, opened in 2015 with a single country concert. What started as a $50 million project quickly became a cornerstone
Orlando isn’t just about roller coasters and cartoon characters—though those are fun too. The city is mixing up its appeal with new attractions like Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe park, set to house five brand-new rides. Even sports fans get a treat: England and Costa Rica kick off the 2026 FIFA
The crypto world is throwing a global party this week, with over 500 meetups in six countries exactly on Bitcoin Pizza Day. The big push comes from Stand With Crypto, a group backed by Coinbase that claims 3. 7 million supporters worldwide. Unlike Wall Street giants that recently dipped their toes i
For most of us, water just flows out of the tap. We assume it’s safe to drink, swim in, or use on our lawns without thinking about where that safety comes from. But beneath the surface, something’s shifting. While Clark County pulls together to safeguard its water, changes at the national level are
Just a few miles from Des Moines, a family-run plumbing business that operated for over three decades has closed its doors for good. The company, which once employed 47 people, shut down on May 1, according to official notices filed with the state. Its last known location was in Clive, a suburb that
