U.S. unable to slow Belgium’s attack: Crowquill

The Ohio legislature’s long list of unfinished business when it decamped for the summer: editorial

Surely the Ohio legislature could have spared another couple of weeks to wrap up House Bill 646 on data-center reforms and other key measures before its summer siesta season began. But no, that is not the Ohio supermajority legislature’s way. Apparently, it’s just so much easier to pass laws the lame-duck way, writes the editorial board of The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com.

Horoscope for today, July 8, 2026: Appreciate what brings you joy and fulfillment

Love grows where it is expressed.

Majority of students at these Staten Island schools failing state exams, report says

The report found that 906 New York City schools, including several on Staten Island, saw more than half their students fail state exams last year.

The safest big city? In Boston, after a deadly weekend, a new argument over an old problem

Amid recent holiday violence, Boston officials debate public safety, citing disparities in crime impact and calls for more prevention funding.

These are the best Boston waterfront spots to see The Tall Ships

Over 40 international tall ships will dock at Boston’s waterfront July 11-16, with prime viewing from local eateries.