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July 13, 2026

The global reading crisis that started with smartphones

By DAVID SHELLEY Los Angeles Times

LONDON (TNS) — There’s a simple statistic that often stops people in their tracks. It is this: R...

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Socialists use guise of good intentions to loot America

By SUSAN SHELLEY The Orange County Register

July 13, 2026

LOS ANGELES (TNS) — As more and more Americans put their heads into the smiling noose of socialism, some of the politicians stringing them up are drop...

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Kinzua Bridge complex sets free activities

July 12, 2026

The Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex will continue its free July programming next weekend with events at Kinzua Bridge and Bendigo state parks. At Kin...

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Struggling daughter seems uninterested in helping herself

July 12, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I am the single mom of a 19-year-old daughter who copes with bipolar 2, ADHD, anxiety and depression. She has a mental age that's younger t...

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Summer trail camera work can pay off in the fall

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

July 11, 2026

Some might wonder why a deer hunter would be running trail cameras this time of year, knowing deer season is still about three months away. But as tra...

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‘Round the Square: One in four U.S. adults has a disability

July 11, 2026

DISABILITY: July is recognized as Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities, promote inclusion and cha...

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