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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from covering White House

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NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he is barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage and “fake news.” He also threatened that more such media bans could be coming — the latest salvo in the president’s response to media coverage he finds unfavorable. Like many of Trump’s other confrontations with news organizations — some of which are playing out in the legal arena — this threat has potential First Amendment implications. There was no immediate indication, though, that he is following through. Trump ...

Tressel Institute expands into year-round experience

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The rising high school juniors and seniors from the 16 school districts across the Mahoning Valley and surrounding region gathered July 16-18 for the second annual Summer Leadership Institute, hosted by the Tressel Institute for Leadership and Teamwork at YSU. The free, three-day program gave students the opportunity to explore leadership through hands-on workshops, group challenges, campus experiences and community engagement. Students examined servant leadership, personal values, communication, teamwork, goal-setting, defining success and learning how to “fail forward.” They ...

Lordstown begins school year with reopened planetarium

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LORDSTOWN — The Lordstown Local School District has begun the 2026-27 year with the opening of the former planetarium at the high school. Superintendent Greg Bonamase said the planetarium was used years ago and then closed in 2000. “We are very excited about opening the planetarium after ...

Princess Diana’s famous ‘revenge dress’ goes on show ahead of auction

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LONDON (AP) — Revenge has rarely been so stylish. A striking black dress worn by the late Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband publicly admitted adultery is going up for auction at Sotheby’s, with a presale estimate of up to $300,000. First, the “revenge dress,” as it has become known, is going on an international tour, testament to the enduring global fascination with Diana almost 30 years after her death. The garment, which went on public display Friday at Sotheby’s in London, was worn by Diana on June 29, 1994, the broadcast date of an interview in which the ...