# art and culture (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 19 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover art and culture. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lexington Comic & Toy Con Adds a Fall Weekend at Central Bank Center, Sept. 4-6 🥶](https://www.bereaonline.com/blog/lexington-comic-toy-con-fall-2026/) _2026-08-27 · Chad Hembree · BereaOnline.com: Covering the Berea Area Since 1995_ If you have a kid who has worn the same superhero mask to Richmond Road all summer, or a closet bin of action figures you have been meaning to sort, this one is for you. Lexington Comic & Toy Con is adding a fall edition for the first time. It runs Friday through Sunday, September \[…\] The post Lexington Comic & Toy Con Adds a Fall Weekend at Central Bank Center, Sept. 4-6 🥶 appeared first on… ## [Alaska Supreme Court to rule on question of bias in ballot measure language](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/26/alaska-supreme-court-to-rule-on-question-of-bias-in-ballot-measure-language/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alaska-supreme-court-to-rule-on-question-of-bias-in-ballot-measure-language) _2026-08-27 · Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon · The Alaska Current_ Plaintiffs supporting and opposing Ballot Measure 2 appealed a lower court’s ruling, arguing the Alaska Division of Elections used unclear, politically partisan language on the ballot. The post Alaska Supreme Court to rule on question of bias in ballot measure language first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Irvine Police seek ID of suspects in $38K credit‑card fraud spree](https://newsantaana.com/irvine-police-seek-id-of-suspects-in-38k-credit-card-fraud-spree/) _2026-08-27 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ Irvine Police are asking for the community’s assistance after three suspects — shown in the... ## [Santa Ana Police seek suspect who groped woman at Target](https://newsantaana.com/santa-ana-police-seek-suspect-who-groped-woman-at-target/) _2026-08-27 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of sexually... ## [Police arrest 34‑year‑old suspect after surveillance video of market burglary goes viral](https://newsantaana.com/police-arrest-34-year-old-suspect-after-surveillance-video-of-market-burglary-goes-viral/) _2026-08-27 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ The Anaheim Police announced the arrest of 34‑year‑old Makatapu Paea, identified as one of the... ## [Alaska officials respond to mystery spill near idled Cook Inlet oil platform](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/26/alaska-officials-respond-to-mystery-spill-near-idled-cook-inlet-oil-platform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alaska-officials-respond-to-mystery-spill-near-idled-cook-inlet-oil-platform) _2026-08-26 · Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon · The Alaska Current_ State and industry officials and the U.S. Coast Guard were responding on Tuesday to an unexplained oil spill roughly 60 miles southwest of Anchorage in Southcentral Alaska’s Cook Inlet. The post Alaska officials respond to mystery spill near idled Cook Inlet oil platform first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [OCDA secures up to $100M for residents after GKN Aerospace hazmat disaster in Garden Grove](https://newsantaana.com/ocda-secures-up-to-100m-for-residents-after-gkn-aerospace-hazmat-disaster-in-garden-grove/) _2026-08-26 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has unveiled a massive claims program—worth up to $100... ## [Aurora Grand Theater brings second-run movies to downtown Juneau](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/26/aurora-grand-theater-brings-second-run-movies-to-downtown-juneau/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aurora-grand-theater-brings-second-run-movies-to-downtown-juneau) _2026-08-26 · Rachel Levy · The Alaska Current_ This summer, the Aurora Grand theater opened its doors to downtown Juneau. The post Aurora Grand Theater brings second-run movies to downtown Juneau first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Man arrested for attempted murder after parking‑lot stabbing in north OC](https://newsantaana.com/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-parking-lot-stabbing-in-north-oc/) _2026-08-26 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ A Fullerton man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he stabbed another man... ## [Union drive at Mother’s Market sparks mass firings, legal action, and community outrage](https://newsantaana.com/union-drive-at-mothers-market-sparks-mass-firings-legal-action-and-community-outrage/) _2026-08-26 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ Mother’s Market has escalated its months‑long labor dispute by firing all 15 Costa Mesa workers... ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NYESvAkSV48q) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [OC Health Care issues a high temperature alert for the rest of the week](https://newsantaana.com/oc-health-care-issues-a-high-temperature-alert-for-the-rest-of-the-week/) _2026-08-26 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ (Santa Ana, CA) –Temperatures in Coastal Orange County are expected to reach 95°F, with Inland... ## [Three Public Works projects earn regional Project of the Year awards](https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/26/three-public-works-projects-earn-regional-project-of-the-year-awards/) _2026-08-26 · Public Information Officer · Sacramento City Express_ Three City of Sacramento Public Works projects have earned 2026 Project of the Year awards from the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Sacramento EV Blueprint vehicle-charging project and Martin Luther King Jr. Library renovation received awards in the structures category. The Franklin Boulevard Complete Street project was recognized in the transportation \[…\] The post… ## [Meta, 52 Attorneys General reach $17B teen‑safety settlement](https://newsantaana.com/meta-52-attorneys-general-reach-17b-teen-safety-settlement/) _2026-08-26 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ Meta and a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general have reached a landmark settlement that... ## [From the City Manager: What’s happening around Sacramento](https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/26/from-the-city-manager-whats-happening-around-sacramento-4/) _2026-08-26 · Public Information Officer · Sacramento City Express_ From community events and public meetings to City services and opportunities to get involved, there’s always something happening across Sacramento. As part of an ongoing effort to keep residents informed, City Manager Maraskeshia Smith is sharing the latest updates on upcoming events, City initiatives and community opportunities. Here’s the latest from around Sacramento: Share your \[…\] The post… ## [Boosting Your Vitality for Unforgettable Adventures](https://worleygig.com/2026/08/26/boosting-your-vitality-for-unforgettable-adventures/) _2026-08-26 · Gail Pink · WorleyGig.com_ The urge to explore, that feeling of wanderlust, is deeply tied to our overall well-being , , , ## [Santa Ana road rage suspect arrested; police seize five firearms](https://newsantaana.com/santa-ana-road-rage-suspect-arrested-police-seize-five-firearms/) _2026-08-26 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ Santa Ana Police reported that a road‑rage incident last week resulted in the arrest of... ## [Less water, less work: Get expert advice on creating a water-saving yard at free Sept. 26 event](https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/26/less-water-less-work-get-expert-advice-on-creating-a-water-saving-yard-at-free-sept-26-event/) _2026-08-26 · cityofsacutilities · Sacramento City Express_ The City of Sacramento Water Conservation team is inviting residents to learn ways to transform their yards into water-saving landscapes Sept. 26 at the Water Wise Garden Showcase. The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Department of Utilities main campus (1395 35th Ave.). “This is a great opportunity for \[…\] The post Less water, less work: Get expert advice on creating a… ## [Join ‘Threads of Belonging’ mural celebration on Aug. 31](https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/26/join-threads-of-belonging-mural-celebration-on-aug-31/) _2026-08-26 · Public Information Officer · Sacramento City Express_ Community members are invited to celebrate the completion of a new handwoven mural reflecting the textile traditions of Palestinian, Filipino and Hmong communities on Aug. 31 in south Sacramento. The mural celebration will take place from 10–11 a.m. at the Valley Hi–North Laguna Library (7400 Imagination Parkway). Registration is not required but is encouraged through \[…\] The post Join ‘Threads of… ## [More than $302M in OC Unsecured Property Taxes due by Aug. 31](https://newsantaana.com/more-than-302m-in-oc-unsecured-property-taxes-due-by-aug-31/) _2026-08-26 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ Santa Ana – Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich is alerting more than 52,000 Orange County taxpayers... ## [64West Brings Free Live Music to Griffin Gate’s Mansion Lawn Friday, September 4 🎷](https://www.bereaonline.com/blog/64west-music-at-the-mansion/) _2026-08-26 · Chad Hembree · BereaOnline.com: Covering the Berea Area Since 1995_ Food vendors, a Lexington variety band, and an outdoor concert on the grounds of a 19th-century estate. If you have been looking for a free Friday night out that does not require a ticket or a reservation, Music at The Mansion has one for you. 64West takes the stage on the Mansion lawn at the \[…\] The post 64West Brings Free Live Music to Griffin Gate’s Mansion Lawn Friday, September 4 🎷 appeared… ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DyzMFcj7FxY0) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Eye On Design: The Robbie Reversable Handbag By Daneault Gives You Two Handbags in One](https://worleygig.com/2026/08/26/eye-on-design-the-robbie-reversable-handbag-by-daneault-gives-you-two-handbags-in-one/) _2026-08-26 · Gail Pink · WorleyGig.com_ One Bag, Many Possibilities . . . ## [Governments urged to keep frontier-technology markets open](https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/2026/governments-urged-to-keep-frontier-technology-markets-open/) _2026-08-26 · Ruth Newkeen · Cambridge Judge Business School_ Governments should examine whether major decisions to procure and adopt frontier technologies could restrict future competition, argue 2 academics at Cambridge Judge Business School writing in the leading journal Nature. They propose a contestability check to help public agencies reward strong performance today without closing credible routes for later suppliers. The post Governments urged to keep… ## [Dolly Parton, Country Icon Who Reached Across Racial Divides, Dies At 80](https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-country-icon-who-reached-across-racial-divides-dies-at-80/) _2026-08-25 · Nehemiah Frank · The Black Wall Street Times_ NASHVILLE — Dolly Parton, the Tennessee-born singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 80. Her family confirmed her death in a video posted to her social media, featuring her nephew, Bryan Seaver. In the video, Seaver shared that Parton died peacefully in Nashville. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Parton’s \[…\] The post Dolly Parton, Country Icon Who… ## [7 best Alaskan hikes for blueberry pickers](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/25/7-best-alaskan-hikes-for-blueberry-pickers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-best-alaskan-hikes-for-blueberry-pickers) _2026-08-25 · Tyler Francischine · The Alaska Current_ Pluck enough ripe, juicy blueberries for a pie or two on these hikes through Alaska. The post 7 best Alaskan hikes for blueberry pickers first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Mountain or Lakeside? Finding the Right Vacation Home for Your Next Getaway](https://worleygig.com/2026/08/25/mountain-or-lakeside-finding-the-right-vacation-home-for-your-next-getaway/) _2026-08-25 · Gail Pink · WorleyGig.com_ Will you choose a mountain cabin and a lakeside cottage? Let's dive into what each type of vacation home brings to the table, from the adventures you'll have to the memories you'll create . . . ## [Gary’s Black community enters second week without power after historic storm](https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/25/garys-black-community-enters-second-week-without-power-after-historic-storm/) _2026-08-25 · The Black Wall Street Times · The Black Wall Street Times_ GARY, Ind. — For nearly two weeks, Melissa Dixon tried to keep her Gary home running without electricity. She bought fuel for a generator. She lost the food in her refrigerator and freezer. She said her vehicle was damaged driving through floodwaters. “We are here in Gary suffering,” Dixon told the Chicago Sun-Times. “Why is \[…\] The post Gary’s Black community enters second week without power… ## [The Mythology and Meaning Behind Opalite Jewelry and Why People Love It](https://worleygig.com/2026/08/25/the-mythology-and-meaning-behind-opalite-jewelry-and-why-people-love-it/) _2026-08-25 · Gail Pink · WorleyGig.com_ What makes a piece of jewelry feel almost otherworldly even when the wearer knows exactly what it is made of . . . ## [The Pirates are Coming to Orillia!](https://www.orillialakecountry.ca/the-pirates-are-coming-to-orillia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-pirates-are-coming-to-orillia) _2026-08-25 · olc · Orillia & Lake Country Tourism_ The Pirates Are Coming to Downtown Orillia! On Saturday September 5th from 10am – 4pm head Downtown Orillia for a day packed with pirate-themed fun! The Downtown Orillia Pirate Party is a free, family-friendly street festival where Mississaga Street will transform into a lively celebration of all things pirate. Mississaga Street will be closed to \[…\] ## [Free Live Music Returns to Moondance Amphitheater with Honeychild 🎤](https://www.bereaonline.com/blog/honey-child-moondance-amphitheater/) _2026-08-25 · Chad Hembree · BereaOnline.com: Covering the Berea Area Since 1995_ Free live music returns to the Moondance Amphitheater this September, offering a reliable, no-fuss Friday night tradition for residents of Madison County and the surrounding communities. On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Summer Nights in Suburbia concert series brings the high-energy local band Honeychild to the stage. The event runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., \[…\] The post Free Live Music Returns to… ## [Yes, It Exists: Banana Hands By Piecework Puzzles](https://worleygig.com/2026/08/25/yes-it-exists-banana-hands-piecework-puzzles/) _2026-08-25 · Gail Pink · WorleyGig.com_ Banana Hands. Because apparently, someone decided that regular hands were just too boring . . . ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0cedJjNszYrn) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Anthony’s and the Mama Ghio recipe](https://sreporter.com/2026/08/24/anthonys-and-the-mama-ghio-recipe/) _2026-08-25 · Adam Behar · S-Reporter_ Swing back 80 years: It’s 1946 and Catherine “Mama” Ghio, a wife of a fisherman and mother of three, is sorting through her secret recipes, which she guards like a child. The strong-willed Italian immigrant is ready to do what she always dreamt of doing – opening a seafood restaurant which she would call Anthony’s \[…\] ## [Is a U.S. Department of Justice investigation about to disrupt Alaska’s U.S. Senate race?](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/24/is-a-u-s-department-of-justice-investigation-about-to-disrupt-alaskas-u-s-senate-race/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-a-u-s-department-of-justice-investigation-about-to-disrupt-alaskas-u-s-senate-race) _2026-08-24 · James Brooks, Alaska Beacon · The Alaska Current_ NBC reports that federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas, but if so, they haven’t reached key figures in the U.S. Senate race The post Is a U.S. Department of Justice investigation about to disrupt Alaska’s U.S. Senate race? first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Black communities shouldn’t fear PACs. We should understand them.](https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/24/black-communities-shouldnt-fear-pacs-we-should-understand-them/) _2026-08-24 · Nehemiah Frank · The Black Wall Street Times_ The word “PAC” makes some people nervous. I understand why. For years, Americans have watched enormous sums of money pour into elections — billionaires, corporations, special interests, Super PACs, dark money. Political ads flood our screens and feeds without always disclosing who’s really paying for them. So when a political action committee enters an election, \[…\] The post Black communities… ## [Gasoline hits $26 per gallon in the northwest Alaska village of Shungnak](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/24/gasoline-hits-26-per-gallon-in-the-northwest-alaska-village-of-shungnak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gasoline-hits-26-per-gallon-in-the-northwest-alaska-village-of-shungnak) _2026-08-24 · James Brooks, Alaska Beacon · The Alaska Current_ Across the United States, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $4.10 on Thursday. The post Gasoline hits $26 per gallon in the northwest Alaska village of Shungnak first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Have your say on proposed south Sacramento levee improvements](https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/24/have-your-say-on-proposed-south-sacramento-levee-improvements/) _2026-08-24 · Public Information Officer · Sacramento City Express_ A system of creeks and levees in south Sacramento plays an important role in protecting neighborhoods from flooding. Now, plans are underway to make part of that system stronger. The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) is proposing improvements to about three miles of the Morrison Creek and Beach Lake levees. Funded in part by \[…\] The post Have your say on proposed south Sacramento levee… ## [Free naloxone training offered for Sacramento hospitality and nightlife staff](https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/24/free-naloxone-training-offered-for-sacramento-hospitality-and-nightlife-staff/) _2026-08-24 · Public Information Officer · Sacramento City Express_ The City of Sacramento’s Office of Nighttime Economy, in partnership with the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition, will offer free naloxone training for hospitality and nightlife staff from 3–4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The training will be held at 300 Richards Blvd., room 221. Free parking is available on site. RSVPs are required by emailing nighttime@cityofsacramento.org. \[…\] The post Free naloxone… ## [Meet the Forest Reptiles of Madison County at the Forestry Outreach Center 🐢](https://www.bereaonline.com/blog/forest-reptiles-berea/) _2026-08-24 · Chad Hembree · BereaOnline.com: Covering the Berea Area Since 1995_ If you have spent any time hiking the wooded hollows around Berea in late summer, you know the quiet rustle of dry leaves usually means someone small is on the move. Most often, it is a reptile going about its daily business. These cold-blooded neighbors are an essential part of our local ecosystem, yet they \[…\] The post Meet the Forest Reptiles of Madison County at the Forestry Outreach Center 🐢… ## [Free Concert: Lexington Legend Tee Dee Young Brings Blues to Berea College 🎸](https://www.bereaonline.com/blog/tee-dee-young-blues-berea-college/) _2026-08-23 · Chad Hembree · BereaOnline.com: Covering the Berea Area Since 1995_ Thursday, September 3, is a good night to clear your calendar. The Berea College convocation series is bringing Tee Dee Young to campus, and if you know anything about Kentucky blues, you already know his name means serious music. Young is a Lexington institution: 50-plus years of playing, singing, and leading bands in blues clubs \[…\] The post Free Concert: Lexington Legend Tee Dee Young Brings… ## [6 Things To Do In Noida This Sunday, 23 August 2026](https://www.noidadiary.in/2026/08/things-to-do-in-noida-this-sunday-23-august-2026/) _2026-08-23 · Bushra Muzaffar · Noida Diary – Rediscover Noida With Us!_ Murder mystery theatre, folk art, a full-day Teej mela, pottery dates and an open mic — six ways to spend your Sunday in Noida and Delhi NCR this weekend. The post 6 Things To Do In Noida This Sunday, 23 August 2026 appeared first on Noida Diary - Rediscover Noida With Us! . ## [Judge denies new trial for Karmelo Anthony; appeal moves forward](https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/22/judge-denies-new-trial-for-karmelo-anthony-appeal-moves-forward/) _2026-08-22 · The Black Wall Street Times · The Black Wall Street Times_ MCKINNEY, Texas — A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial Saturday, leaving his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence intact while his attorneys continue challenging the case through the appeals process. Visiting Judge Michael Chitty, a retired Kaufman County judge assigned to the case, issued the ruling after two days of \[…\] The post Judge denies new trial for… ## [Protected: Neue Stimmen aus China. Gedichte.](https://zettl.blog/2026/08/gedichte/) _2026-08-22 · Zettl Fine Arts · Friedrich Zettl Fine Arts_ There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Neue Stimmen aus China. Gedichte. appeared first on Friedrich Zettl Fine Arts . ## [Designing a Home Studio That Helps You Create](https://worleygig.com/2026/08/22/designing-a-home-studio-that-helps-you-create/) _2026-08-22 · Gail Pink · WorleyGig.com_ Turning a spare room or a basement corner into a functional and inspiring workspace takes a bit more than just plugging in your gear . . . ## [Smart Family Road Trip Essentials for Comfort and Sun Protection](https://worleygig.com/2026/08/22/smart-family-road-trip-essentials-for-comfort-and-sun-protection/) _2026-08-22 · Gail Pink · WorleyGig.com_ By ensuring your vehicle is mechanically sound, protecting your loved ones from harsh UV exposure, and managing your own energy levels, you take complete control of the journey . . . ## [What to do and who to call when juvenile salmon are in danger](https://thediscourse.ca/cowichan-valley/what-to-do-and-who-to-call-when-juvenile-salmon-are-in-danger) _2026-08-21 · Shalu Mehta · The Discourse._ Officials say Cowichan Valley residents should call experts to move salmon in isolated pools because of risks associated with relocation. The post What to do and who to call when juvenile salmon are in danger appeared first on The Discourse. . ## [Trump administration moves to repeal ‘Roadless Rule,’ open Alaska’s national forests to logging](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/21/trump-administration-moves-to-repeal-roadless-rule-open-alaskas-national-forests-to-logging/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trump-administration-moves-to-repeal-roadless-rule-open-alaskas-national-forests-to-logging) _2026-08-21 · Rachel Levy · The Alaska Current_ The USDA is proceeding with its proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, despite widespread opposition from the public. The post Trump administration moves to repeal ‘Roadless Rule,’ open Alaska’s national forests to logging first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Orange County financier arrested in nearly $100 Million bank fraud scheme](https://newsantaana.com/orange-county-financier-arrested-in-nearly-100-million-bank-fraud-scheme/) _2026-08-21 · Art Pedroza · New Santa Ana_ An Orange County man is facing federal bank fraud charges after investigators say he orchestrated... ## [What a Home Golf Simulator Fully Costs and What You Get for It](https://worleygig.com/2026/08/21/what-a-home-golf-simulator-fully-costs-and-what-you-get-for-it/) _2026-08-21 · Gail Pink · WorleyGig.com_ Let's Break It Down . . . ## [More Sacramento residents can now get a rebate for replacing older toilets](https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/21/more-sacramento-residents-can-now-get-a-rebate-for-replacing-older-toilets/) _2026-08-21 · cityofsacutilities · Sacramento City Express_ The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities has expanded its toilet rebate program, making more residential customers eligible to receive money back when replacing older, higher-flow toilets with water-efficient models. Eligible customers can now receive a rebate of up to $50 for replacing qualifying toilets manufactured between 1992 and 2013 that use 1.6 gallons per \[…\] The post More… ## [Alaskans vote to end unlimited political spending, rebuking Dunleavy’s veto](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/21/alaskans-vote-to-end-unlimited-political-spending-rebuking-dunleavys-veto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alaskans-vote-to-end-unlimited-political-spending-rebuking-dunleavys-veto) _2026-08-21 · Matt Acuña Buxton · The Alaska Current_ Months after Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed campaign finance limits, Alaskans voted overwhelmingly to institute them anyway. The post Alaskans vote to end unlimited political spending, rebuking Dunleavy’s veto first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Nearly half of Black Americans surveyed misunderstand a key fact about HIV transmission](https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/21/nearly-half-of-black-americans-surveyed-misunderstand-a-key-fact-about-hiv-transmission/) _2026-08-21 · Nehemiah Frank and The Black Wall Street Times · The Black Wall Street Times_ According to new data, Black Americans are more likely than the general population to say they understand HIV. Yet nearly half still disagree with a fundamental scientific finding about HIV transmission. 60% of Black respondents in GLAAD’s 2026 State of HIV Stigma Study said they feel knowledgeable about HIV. That compares with 49% of Americans \[…\] The post Nearly half of Black Americans surveyed…