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Full 'Disclosure': Spielberg's latest film comes up short | Streamed & Screened podcast

Full 'Disclosure': Spielberg's latest film comes up short | Streamed & Screened podcast

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

Building on his science-fiction legacy, Steven Spielberg returns this summer with "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if the existence of aliens were revealed to the world.

61.4M expected to drive for July 4, despite costs. See the worst times

61.4M expected to drive for July 4, despite costs. See the worst times

  • Kathleen Wong USA Today

Despite rising travel costs, Americans still will pack their bags for July 4 getaways.

Resilience and creativity: Book explores why children need to laugh

Resilience and creativity: Book explores why children need to laugh

  • dpa, dpa

WASHINGTON — Stern-faced curmudgeons who think children should be seen and not heard, take note: Chuckling children are not to be scolded or told to keep quiet, but instead encouraged to laugh, as new research shows it helps them build more resilient and inquisitive minds. In a new book, "Th…

A toast to the tuba — and the value of music education

A toast to the tuba — and the value of music education

  • Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel

When the book “The Perfect Tuba” landed on my desk, I thought, “I’ll have to ask Robert Carpenter about this.” Every Central Florida music fan knows he’s the go-to guy for all things tuba. Turns out “Perfect Tuba” author Sam Quinones had the same thought; I quickly realized Carpenter was int…

Japan increases tourist visa cost for first time in nearly 50 years

Japan increases tourist visa cost for first time in nearly 50 years

  • Lacey Pfalz, TravelPulse

Beginning July 1, all single-entry visa fees for international visitors heading to Japan will increase from 3,000 Japanese yen to 15,000 yen, a fivefold increase that will cost Americans nearly $100. The new price hike, according to the BBC, is the first made since 1978. Japan’s Foreign Mini…

A fake mountain and real magic transform Paris' oldest bridge

A fake mountain and real magic transform Paris' oldest bridge

  • Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times

PARIS — There's a present-day answer to the question that was posed in verse by the French medieval poet and street brawler François Villon: "Where are the snows of yesteryear?" They're right here, in high summer, on Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, where an enormous art installation, a …

Avoid The Traffic: Best & Worst Times To Drive On July 4th

Avoid The Traffic: Best & Worst Times To Drive On July 4th

  • unbranded - Lifestyle

If you're planning a road trip this Fourth of July, you may want to set your alarm clock early. A record number of Americans are expected to travel for the holiday, meaning highways across the country could get especially crowded. According to AAA, around 72.2 million people are expected to …

Avoid The Traffic: Best & Worst Times To Drive On July 4th

Avoid The Traffic: Best & Worst Times To Drive On July 4th

    If you're planning a road trip this Fourth of July, you may want to set your alarm clock early. A record number of Americans are expected to travel for the holiday, meaning highways across the country could get especially crowded. According to AAA, around 72.2 million people are expected to …

    Dr. Barton Goldsmith: A sad memory is not necessarily a bad thing

    Dr. Barton Goldsmith: A sad memory is not necessarily a bad thing

      Facebook is now reposting old “memories” for us on our pages and, I have to say, it can be a nice thing. But if you see a picture of you and your ex, or a post about another loss or hard time, it can trigger difficult feelings. I know because it just happened to me. I was reminded that a year ago was the beginning of my dog’s last days, and yes, it did make me a little “misty,” as we used to say. Still I shared it with my FB Friends, and it inspired this column.

      Ex-etiquette: Putting her first?

      Ex-etiquette: Putting her first?

        Q. Now that school has ended, our 5-year-old daughter has the chance to go to her father’s in the mornings before he goes to work at noon or go to extended learning at her school where she can play with kids and do crafts. I decided to ask her what she wants to do and she said, “Go to school,” so I signed her up. Her father is furious because I didn’t consult him. I’m “putting her first!” You ...

        The Kid Whisperer: How to maintain a functional home when neighbor kids invade

        The Kid Whisperer: How to maintain a functional home when neighbor kids invade

          Dear Kid Whisperer, I live in a neighborhood with a lot of families, and we often end up with other people's children playing at our house. Having these playmates is great for my 8-year-old daughter, but not so great for me, because I end up parenting everybody else's kids. Is it appropriate for me to use the same behavior strategies on other people's kids that I use on my own kid? How can I ...

          From festival dogs to adventure cats, here are some summer pet safety tips

          From festival dogs to adventure cats, here are some summer pet safety tips

            As summer festivals, graduation parties and outdoor events fill local calendars, experts encourage pet owners to consider whether their furry friends are enjoying the experience as much as they are.

            15 of the most anticipated books you should read this summer

            15 of the most anticipated books you should read this summer

              This summer’s forecast is in: clear skies and good books from here on out.

              Clive Davis, music titan behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94

              Clive Davis, music titan behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94

                Clive Davis, the mastermind behind the careers of Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Earth, Wind & Fire, Alicia Keys and dozens of other artists, has died.

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                Full 'Disclosure': Spielberg's latest film comes up short | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Full 'Disclosure': Spielberg's latest film comes up short | Streamed & Screened podcast

                The best TV shows of 2026 so far, ranked

                The best TV shows of 2026 so far, ranked

                'Toy Story 5': Tom Hanks, Tim Allen reflect on bringing Buzz and Woody back

                'Toy Story 5': Tom Hanks, Tim Allen reflect on bringing Buzz and Woody back

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                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

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                36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

                 

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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