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Welcome - (Click City Images to read the latest headlines) Our news, public affairs, and information blog reports on cities and their residents. There are at least 10K Cities on Planet Earth. Our job at #ImaginusMedia, #DoseOfNews, and #CityImages is to make sense of the big picture shaping our world—also, audio features and fast updates on the day’s most important news. We’re rolling out a more streamlined reading experience on the biggest stories shaping our world. These improvements are shaped by the communication we’ve had with many of you over the past few years. Your feedback has guided so much of our thinking. Please keep it coming. We are best when in conversation with you, the people we serve. city.imags3@gmail.com

RIP DASH CROFTS

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In my early years as a college student, I was offered an excellent opportunity to become Seals&Crofts road manager.

I had conversations with Executive Marcia Day, but fate would not lead me in that direction. I was a young father and preferred to enjoy my blessings. They were religious and understood me.

Seals and Crofts faced intense controversy in 1974 following the release of their anti-abortion song and album, "

WRITERS ON THE STORM

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For the last few months American consumers been dealing with emergencies both big and small. Our hearts and minds continue racing and bolting from work, to our homes. We were sold the idea of winning and we are not flourishing. This is not what one third of the voters were expecting, while others didn’t vote.
"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust" is a phrase from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. Originating from Genesis 3:19 (for dust you are and to dust you shall return), it serves as a reminder of mortality and, in Christian theology, is paired with the hope of resurrection. We are writing at the crossroads, searching for a safe shelter while riding out the storm.

CBS GRIM NEWS

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The First Amendment broadly protects the freedoms of speech and press, enabling a wide range of media: newspapers, books, movies, social media, streaming services, and traditional TV and radio. But because only a limited number of broadcast TV and radio stations can operate, and because these stations are licensed by the government, courts have allowed stricter government regulation of these stations than of other media, without violating the First Amendment. Freedom Forum First Amendment Expert Kevin Goldberg breaks down the interplay between the Federal Communications Commission and the First Amendment when it comes to regulating broadcast media, according to The Freedom Forum.

HAPPINESS REPORT

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In North America and Western Europe, young people are much less happy than 15 years ago. Over the same period, social media use has greatly increased. Many people blame social media for this decline in happiness, but does this hypothesis withstand rigorous scientific analysis?

MAJOR FILMS & STARS

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Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris was an American actor, martial artist, and author. He served in the Air Force and won multiple martial arts championships, holding black belts in several disciplines. Norris transitioned from martial arts trainer to Hollywood star in the 1980s, starring in action movies like Way of the Dragon with Bruce Lee.

OCALA

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Florida charm, where you can relax all day or take on a spirited adventure. Catch your first fish or gallop through open fields. Search through antique treasures and stroll along storied streets. Soar sky-high on a zipline, flying up amidst the treetops or float downriver in the clear water of our many famous springs. It’s the perfect location.