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Sir Anthony Hopkins, legendary actor and lifelong composer, drops his orchestral debut album “Life is a Dream,” with the haunting single “Bracken Road” as the first taste — a nostalgic ode to his Welsh childhood in the 1940s, recorded with the Philharmonia Orchestra under Gustavo Dudamel. This isn’t just a surprise — it’s a full-circle moment for the man who first fell in love with music at age fo...

Kelly Clarkson’s dropping “I’d Be Lyin’” July 17 — her first new music since May 2025 — and fans are already buzzing. With her Vegas residency kicking off soon and a surprise return to “The Voice” in September, she’s got big plans. After stepping away from her talk show to focus on her kids, River Rose and Remy — especially after the loss of her ex, Brandon Blackstock — Kelly’s making a powerful,...

A former high school softball coach in Valley View, James Grubbs, is facing 45 serious charges—including voyeurism and possession of child pornography—after investigators uncovered disturbing evidence from his devices and accounts. The scandal began with reports of inappropriate texts to a student, escalating to hidden-camera images and explicit material. Grubbs, who held a valid student contact p...

After a nearly two-year rebuild, the Xenia Fire Division’s massive 110-foot aerial ladder truck is back on duty — a crucial piece of equipment for high-rise rescues and big fires, plus a smart move that helps lower city insurance costs. Originally purchased in 2003, the truck was upgraded instead of replaced, but delays from unexpected repairs and supply chain snags pushed the timeline. Firefighte...

Former Valley View school coach James Grubbs is facing 45 serious charges—including voyeurism and possession of child pornography—after investigators uncovered hidden cameras, explicit images, and inappropriate texts sent to a high school softball player. Hired in 2023 and placed on leave in April 2026, he resigned the same day and is now jailed with a $1.5 million bond, set to appear in court Jul...

Si, the beloved public servant and devoted family man, has passed away at 92, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering duty and love. His funeral procession through Bridgetown honored a life spent protecting his community, not for fame, but for principle. Family members shared tender memories — from his steadfast devotion to his wife and children to a powerful speech he gave four years ago, read alou...

Did you know you might be owed a tax refund from pandemic-era penalties? A court ruling in Kwong v. U.S. says taxpayers shouldn’t have been penalized for late filings or payments between Jan 20, 2020, and July 11, 2023 — and the IRS slapped over 120 million penalties during that time. If you’re one of those affected, you could be eligible for a refund — but you must act fast. The deadline to file...

A colossal, unfinished 50,000+ sq ft mansion on 30 acres along the Willamette River in Oregon—once commissioned by Hollywood Video founder Mark Wattles—is finally hitting the market for $4.7 million. Construction stalled in the 90s, leaving behind a stunning shell with nine bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, two pools, and a gym. Despite decades of inactivity, much of the original woodwork remains intact, an...

DSA’s bold new plan to abolish the U.S. Senate is set to ignite national debate, as the progressive group pushes its radical agenda—ranging from ending deportations to rewriting the Constitution—while mainstream Democrats like John Fetterman brace for backlash. With endorsements of AOC and Zohran Mamdani, the DSA’s influence is surging, forcing a reckoning over what it means to be a “true” Democra...

Connor Storrie, fresh off his Emmy nod for hosting SNL, is diving headfirst into “Criminal Minds: Evolution” as the complex and emotionally driven Lance Kingston — a boyfriend turned suspect in a high-stakes BAU investigation. His performance is so compelling, the role even expanded on set. Storrie’s explosive arc kicks off July 11 in “The Witching Hour,” adding major tension to the ongoing Sicari...

Four unlicensed businesses in Clark County, Ohio, were raided after serving search warrants, seizing thousands of illegal, unregulated drug products including unlicensed marijuana, THC, and kratom. This crackdown follows Senate Bill 56, which mandates that only licensed entities in Ohio’s official cannabis market can sell intoxicating hemp products. Authorities, including the Ohio Investigative Un...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married and already soaking up the newlywed vibes—spotted chilling in Montana with Travis’s brother Jason and his wife Kylie, just days after their Madison Square Garden wedding. The couple’s low-key post-wedding life includes a surprise Southern California airport appearance and a trip to JuJu Smith-Schuster’s July 11 wedding, before Travis heads back...

A four-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat named Goldie became an unexpected wildfire hero in Colorado Springs, joining firefighters on the Rock Creek Fire line for hours—leading them down hills, stealing lunch, and bringing much-needed laughter to a tense, exhausting day. While not officially deputized, the crew embraced her quirky presence as a morale booster during a dry, high-stakes fire season. With...

A former nurse practitioner is paying the ultimate price for faking vaccination records—facing a record $544,000 civil penalty after falsely reporting 162 kids as vaccinated when they weren’t. This isn’t her first rodeo: she was arrested in 2022 for a COVID-19 vaccine fraud scheme, pleaded guilty, and now faces five years of probation, license revocation, and over $1.2 million in forfeitures. The...

Montgomery County Fair 2026 is officially gearing up—and the scales are certified, ensuring fair livestock competition. The event kicks off July 14th through 19th at the Fairgrounds in Dayton, with behind-the-scenes prep underway to make sure every detail runs smoothly for exhibitors and visitors alike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adverti...

A two-car crash in Darke County sent one vehicle spinning off the road after a stop sign mishap, leaving the Honda driver with non-life-threatening injuries and the Nissan driver facing citations for no license and failing to yield — all caught on camera and handled by local emergency crews. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: a...

Trump pivots from military brinkmanship to peace talks with Iran as midterms loom, driven by soaring gas prices and voter anger — a move fueled by economic pressure, former defense chief Esper’s warnings, and Trump’s own push to crack down on oil companies for allegedly overcharging consumers, all while negotiations continue in hopes of a political win. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli...

A young Black man from Mississippi, Nolan Wells, vanished over the Fourth of July weekend and was found dead near Horn Island — sparking outrage and demands for justice. His family, backed by civil rights giants Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton, insists the official story doesn’t add up, especially since he was last seen on a boat with three white men who returned with his things — but not his b...

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in Charlie Kirk’s murder, is ending today after five days of intense testimony. Prosecutors are pushing to move forward with trial, while the defense fought to ban cameras after evidence was inadvertently filmed — a move the judge partially granted by banning cameras from filming evidence, but not banning media entirely. With media cooperation an...

Lawmakers across Washington are disappearing without explanation, sparking outrage and a vital debate about transparency. From Senator Mitch McConnell’s mysterious absence to Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s four-month break for depression and Rep. Frederica Wilson’s undisclosed eye surgery, the public is left guessing—and frustrated. When elected officials vanish from duty without clear reasons, constituents...

GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, already a breakthrough for adult obesity, are now FDA-approved for teens 12 and older with severe obesity and related health risks—after diet and exercise fail. Doctors see early intervention as key to preventing lifelong complications, though questions linger about long-term use, side effects, and whether meds might replace healthy habits. Meanwhile, Medicare’s new $50 mo...

The Pentagon just dropped its fourth batch of declassified UAP files — 40 documents, videos, and audio clips from agencies like NASA and the CIA — revealing Cold War-era sightings of “green fireballs” in New Mexico, unexplained heat signatures, and even a mysterious object captured during a 1996 Space Shuttle mission. Despite the intrigue, officials stress these remain “unresolved” due to lack of...

A Senate committee is probing whether federal agencies properly handled early safety signals from COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on VAERS—the system meant to flag potential problems. Reports of serious events like cardiac death and strokes surfaced as early as March 2021, yet officials allegedly didn’t fully alert the public. While myocarditis in young males remains a rare but acknowledged risk, agen...

Virginia and Ohio are pioneering a bold new path for college students: earning a bachelor’s degree in just three years. Fifteen universities across Virginia, backed by education officials and private partners, are testing whether cutting the standard four-year timeline—down to 90 credit hours and fewer electives—can deliver quality education faster and cheaper. While concerns linger about perceive...