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How the Race Was Won
Note: Elle Bisgaard-Church is Zohran Mamdani’s campaign manager and has also served as his chief of staff in the New York State Assembly. This communique was released on June 26 and has been lightly edited for style and concision. On the evening...

America’s Next Top Model’s Sarah Hartshorne Calls Show a 'Cult' in Memoir
America’s Next Top Model catapulted many aspiring models to new career heights during its 24-season run — but what happened behind the scenes? Sarah Hartshorne, who competed on cycle 9 in 2007, got real about her experience on the reality show in...

Missouri ranked 42nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $300,918 in home loans issued, Missouri ranked 42nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...

Vatican to Release Marian Document Clarifying Supernatural Phenomena Guidelines
(ZENIT News / Rome, 07.07.2025).- A new Vatican document on Marian themes and mystical phenomena is on the horizon, aiming to shed light on the evolving standards by which the Catholic Church discerns reports of supernatural events. The...

TROY names inaugural members of the University Honors Global Scholars Council
Troy University has announced the inaugural members of the University Honors Global Scholars Council. Appointed by Dr. Kerry Palmer, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the seven-person council is comprised of faculty from each of TROY’s...

Kansas ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $282,596 in home loans issued, Kansas ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...

Add Your Driver’s License to Apple Wallet with These Steps
If you live in a state that supports it, adding your driver’s license to Apple Wallet on your iPhone is a game changer. This feature lets you digitize your ID, allowing for easy access alongside other digital items like debit cards and tickets—no...

North Dakota ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $317,238 in home loans issued, North Dakota ranked 37th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...

7 Key Changes to the Qualified Opportunity Zone Incentive Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
On July 4, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a sweeping 870-page piece of legislation that introduces significant changes across various areas of federal policy. While full implementation will require...

Analysis of the 2025 Federal Tax Changes Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Legislation
Key Takeaways: President Donald Trump signed wide-ranging tax legislation, P.L. 119-21 (the Legislation) on July 4, 2025. The Legislation includes net tax cuts of $4.5 trillion and spending cuts of $1.2 trillion, for a cost compared with current...

Trellis Art Fund Names 2025 Milestone Grant Recipients
The Trellis Art Fund has announced the twelve artists making up its 2025 Milestone Grant cohort. Each will receive an unrestricted grant of $100,000, disbursed in two installments over a two-year period. Established in 2024 and open to those...

Tennessee ranked 26th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $366,099 in home loans issued, Tennessee ranked 26th in average loan amount for VA...

Ellie Thumann Just Nailed Hamptons Chic With a Western Surprise
Ellie Thumann just put her signature spin on East Coast elegance—adding a little Western flair in true fashion-girl style. The 23-year-old and content creator stunned in a striking all-black ensemble while attending an intimate dinner event hosted...

Does Luke Donald’s Scottish Open Group Give Hint Over Ryder Cup Contenders?
A big two weeks are in store for those in the UK, with the Genesis Scottish Open and Open Championship providing a fortnight's golf that is different to what we see in the States. Being held at The Renaissance Club, the Scottish Open features a...

Connecticut ranked 22nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $388,926 in home loans issued, Connecticut ranked 22nd in average loan amount for VA...

Delaware ranked 23rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia With $387,292 in home loans issued, Delaware ranked 23rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of...

Top 10 most unhealthy fast-food restaurants & how many US stores they have
Grabbing a quick burger from the drive-thru or super-sizing fries for an extra buck are always tempting choices. But the reality is all fast-food options carry unhealthy amounts of salt, sugar and saturated fat. To spotlight the country’s biggest...

Autocare expands in Puerto Rico with new Charlie Boy location
Local automotive service company begins expansion plan with Charlie Boy opening in Punta Las Marías.Puerto Rican Autocare has announced the opening of a new Charlie Boy car wash location in Punta Las Marías, Isla Verde, marking the launch of an...

USDA Rural Development in South Dakota Recognizes Top Guaranteed Rural Housing Lender Partners
USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year, to recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership. These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the nation, including in [STATE]...

Michigan ranked 46th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $289,124 in home loans issued, Michigan ranked 46th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...