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Music

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

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

  • Melissa Ruggieri USA Today

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

Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

  • Jim Beckerman NorthJersey.com

The English song, written for the British to make fun of clodhopping "yankees," became the defining song of the American side.

For America's 250th birthday, consider a trip through US history

For America's 250th birthday, consider a trip through US history

  • Kathryn Pomroy Kiplinger Consumer News Service

Here are seven standout destinations that make history fun and unforgettable.

Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

  • Mike Magner CQ-Roll Call

One month before America’s 250th birthday, events and celebrations commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence are as fragmented as the nation’s politics and culture in 2026.

'It's insulting.' Why some Canadians are avoiding the US

'It's insulting.' Why some Canadians are avoiding the US

  • Kathleen Wong USA Today

Canadians were once the U.S.'s largest group of international travelers, but recent data shows a shift as some turn away from the U.S.

Take a ride. Massillon Museum exhibit remembers iconic Lincoln Highway

Take a ride. Massillon Museum exhibit remembers iconic Lincoln Highway

  • USA Today - Vertical

The Lincoln Highway is a treasure of the past. And so is the Massillon Museum's exhibition honoring the nation's first coast-to-coast designated road.

Trump America 250 concerts in doubt, but what's up with Patriot Games?

Trump America 250 concerts in doubt, but what's up with Patriot Games?

  • USA Today - News

Trump wants to cancel the scheduled “I Love the 90's!” concert; will he also cancel the Patriot Games?

Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line

Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line

    Educators say the country's deep divisions make it more difficult than ever to teach students about the government. 

    Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

    Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

      He called himself "the Number One Attraction" in the world, with "much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime."

      US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

      US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

        "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it," U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper wrote.

        Every Artist Who Has Dropped Out of Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair: Martina McBride, More

        Every Artist Who Has Dropped Out of Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair: Martina McBride, More

          Martina McBride, Bret Michaels and several other artists backed out of appearing in the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts. The concerts were billed as nonpartisan, but the website featured photos of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, plus Trump administration agencies and sponsor…

          Trump's MAGA festival hit by massive wave of cancellations

          Trump's MAGA festival hit by massive wave of cancellations

            A major festival connected to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations faces growing controversy after several high-profile performers publicly withdrew from the event.

            Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out

            Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out

              President Trump's patriotic concert at the Great American State Fair continues to unravel after more acts have dropped out.

              Multiple Artists Drop Out Of Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Series

              Multiple Artists Drop Out Of Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Series

                Several artists who were scheduled to perform at the Great American State Fair, an event tied to US President Donald Trump’s America 250 celebrations, have withdrawn. Freedom 250 had recently announced the initial lineup for the concert series, which is set to take place at the National Mall…

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                Movies & Television

                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

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

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

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                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

                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

                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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