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Mystery bidder buys T. rex ‘Gus’ for a record $50 million

National News July 15, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens sold for a record $50.1 million Tuesday to a mystery bidder. Sotheby’s said the 67-million-year-old fossil, nicknamed “Gus,” is now the most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever auctioned off, besting the almost $45 million price tag for a nearly complete stegosaurus sold by the same New York auction house in 2024. The previous record holder had been a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Stan” that sold for nearly $32 million in 2020. “Gus is not only an ...

Trumbull fair features fish from around the world

Local News July 15, 2026

BAZETTA — The Trumbull County Fair has had its share of cows, horses, rabbits, pigs, goats and sheep, but for the 180th fair, there also are fish from all seven continents showcased in an aquarium display. The fair kicked off Tuesday with rides, food vendors and entertainment — and premiered the new weiner dog race at the grandstand. In the commercial building are 10 large aquariums filled with a variety of fish species from around the world. Niles resident Rob Williams, owner of Awesome Aquatics in Cortland, said the aquatic life includes not only fish, but also ...

Iran launches attacks; port blockade reimposed

National News July 15, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Both Bahrain and Kuwait came under heavy attack early Wednesday as Iran retaliated over U.S. strikes targeting it and the reimposed blockade. Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, while Kuwait’s military said its air defenses were firing to shoot down incoming missiles and drones. Both countries host U.S. military forces and have been repeatedly targeted by Iran as tensions have mounted over the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military also said Tuesday that it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on ...

Subaru recalls 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating

National News July 15, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 of its Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent SUVs due to an inaccurate label attached to the vehicles. According to a notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week, the now-recalled vehicles were made with a certification label that incorrectly states their gross axle weight rating, or GAWR, which reflects the maximum weight that each axle of a vehicle can support. The NHTSA warns a wrong GAWR label “may lead to an overloaded vehicle,” which could increase the likelihood of a ...

Ex-Poland councilman Sam Moffie lends help to library committee trying to save Poland branch

Local News July 15, 2026

POLAND — Former Poland Village Councilman Sam Moffie is joining in the fight to save the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County by gathering information through the Freedom of Information Act. “The Poland Save Our Library Campaign is the greatest grassroots effort I have ever witnessed in my lifetime,” Moffie said. “This was my contribution to help their efforts.” Moffie is requesting a variety of items surrounding the relocation of the landmark Poland Library. The document contains a request for 32 named records. Many of the requests involve ...