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Young people are staging leftist insurgencies all across the country while millions watch live, and nobody who drew the maps saw them coming. 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For ages 5… The post Community Calendar first appeared on Northeast News ."},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Kansas City Historian Examines Christianity’s Role in American History","url":"https://metrovoicenews.com/kansas-city-historian-examines-christianitys-role-in-american-history/","source":"Metro Voice","sourceId":"metro-voice","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T15:43:47.000Z","excerpt":"Kansas City is famous as a crossroads of American westward expansion history. In Independence and Westport, early pioneers gathered provisions before heading west on the wagon wheel-worn Santa Fe, Oregon, and California trails. 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The consumer advocacy group PowerLines reported that utilities "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"KC Current Launches No-cost Youth League for Northeast Community","url":"https://northeastnews.net/pages/northeast-community-to-have-access-to-a-no-cost-youth-league-launched-by-kc-current/","source":"Northeast News","sourceId":"northeast-news","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T15:26:45.000Z","excerpt":"Daisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter The newly renovated Ninth Street and Van Brunt Athletic Fields is now home to a newly launched, no-cost, youth soccer league, led by the women’s professional… The post KC Current Launches No-cost Yout"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Ahead of season four premiere, Ted Lasso cast revisit Kansas City one year after filming","url":"https://www.thepitchkc.com/ahead-of-season-four-premiere-ted-lasso-cast-revisit-kansas-city-one-year-after-filming/","source":"The Pitch","sourceId":"the-pitch","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T15:25:03.000Z","excerpt":"Juno Temple, Abbie Hern, Jeremy Swift, Jason Sudeikis, and Brendan Hunt attend a press conference and welcome fans to “Ted Lasso” Night fan event at CPCK Stadium in Kansas City // Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Apple TV Before season four of Ted"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Longview Lake Beach opens Wednesday afternoon after closing Tuesday","url":"https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/longview-lake-beach-closes-due-to-water-quality-issues","source":"KSHB 41","sourceId":"kshb","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-15T15:22:32.000Z","excerpt":"Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota says swimmers can return to Longview Lake Beach starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday."},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"John Mellencamp played all the hits at Morton on Monday","url":"https://www.thepitchkc.com/john-mellencamp-played-all-the-hits-at-morton-on-monday/","source":"The Pitch","sourceId":"the-pitch","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T15:17:47.000Z","excerpt":"John Mellencamp. // photo by Nick Spacek John Mellencamp Morton Amphitheater Monday, July 13 American rock ‘n’ roll icon John Mellencamp is not one to mince words, and it oughtn’t be surprising. He’s one of the founding members of Farm Aid,"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"In northwest Missouri Senate primary, two GOP lawmakers who vote alike differ on styles","url":"https://missouriindependent.com/2026/07/15/in-northwest-missouri-senate-primary-two-gop-lawmakers-who-vote-alike-differ-on-styles/","source":"MO Independent","sourceId":"mo-independent","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T15:00:26.000Z","excerpt":"The two Republican lawmakers competing to succeed Missouri Senate Majority Leader Tony Luetkemeyer seem to agree on almost everything. State Reps. Sean Pouche and Mike Jones voted the same way more than 80% of the time during this year’s le"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"After 2 deadly shootings, ICE reportedly ordered to end vehicle enforcement stops","url":"https://missouriindependent.com/2026/07/15/repub/after-2-deadly-shootings-ice-reportedly-ordered-to-end-vehicle-enforcement-stops/","source":"MO Independent","sourceId":"mo-independent","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T14:49:39.000Z","excerpt":"WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security Tuesday ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops, following the deadly shootings of two men in their vehicles, according to multipl"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Kansas City to hear Midtown Costco rezoning plan Wednesday","url":"https://fox4kc.com/news/kansas-city-to-hear-midtown-costco-rezoning-plan-wednesday/","source":"FOX4 KC","sourceId":"fox4","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-15T14:28:40.000Z","excerpt":"The Kansas City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing Wednesday to review a proposal to rezone the Midtown Costco"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Photos: FIFA’s Fan Festival ends with performances from All-American Rejects and Tech N9ne","url":"https://www.thepitchkc.com/photos-fifas-fan-festival-ends-with-performances-from-all-american-rejects-and-tech-n9ne/","source":"The Pitch","sourceId":"the-pitch","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T14:14:12.000Z","excerpt":"The All-American Rejects. // photo by Daniel Fuchs The All-American Rejects with Tech N9ne FIFA Fan Festival Saturday, July 11 Just a few months after a surprise pop-up show at Lawrence’s Teepee Junction as part of their House Party tour, T"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Healthcare sales tax isn’t off the table in Missouri Amendment 5 proposal","url":"https://missouriindependent.com/2026/07/15/healthcare-sales-tax-isnt-off-the-table-in-missouri-amendment-5-proposal/","source":"MO Independent","sourceId":"mo-independent","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T14:13:26.000Z","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS — Missouri healthcare advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can’t afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses. Now she worries "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Kansas reports 9% reduction in number of classroom teacher vacancies statewide","url":"https://kansasreflector.com/2026/07/15/kansas-reports-9-reduction-in-number-of-classroom-teacher-vacancies-statewide/","source":"KS Reflector","sourceId":"ks-reflector","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T14:07:45.000Z","excerpt":"Kansas retains more classroom teachers, while state Board of Education ponders Declaration of Independence and preamble to U.S. Constitution."},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Indigenous violence survivors see fewer services after federal cuts","url":"https://kansasreflector.com/2026/07/15/repub/indigenous-violence-survivors-see-fewer-services-after-federal-cuts/","source":"KS Reflector","sourceId":"ks-reflector","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T13:02:53.000Z","excerpt":"Organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence say reductions in federal funding have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help, according to a new report. The Urban Indian Health Institute, an Indigenous heal"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Best of KC 2026: Kansas City’s true Colors","url":"https://www.thepitchkc.com/best-of-kc-2026-kansas-citys-true-colors/","source":"The Pitch","sourceId":"the-pitch","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T13:00:40.000Z","excerpt":"localuva performs at a COLORS show // Photo by Nigel King Earlier this month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can take a peek at the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"MARC wants to hear how World Cup transportation affected you","url":"https://www.kshb.com/sports/world-cup/marc-wants-to-hear-how-world-cup-transportation-affected-you","source":"KSHB 41","sourceId":"kshb","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-15T12:54:54.000Z","excerpt":"The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) wants to know how the World Cup affected your commute — whether you took the streetcar, a bus, a bike or anything else to get around."},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"World Cup watch parties in Northland spark lasting economic boost for local businesses","url":"https://www.kshb.com/sports/world-cup/world-cup-watch-parties-in-northland-spark-lasting-economic-boost-for-local-businesses","source":"KSHB 41","sourceId":"kshb","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-15T12:21:24.000Z","excerpt":"The 2026 FIFA World Cup brought tens of thousands of soccer fans to Kansas City, and communities north of the river felt the impact."},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"A Missouri woman may be deported to a country she’s never been, away from her husband","url":"https://www.kcur.org/2026-07-15/third-country-deportation-leaving-lives-in-limbo","source":"KCUR","sourceId":"kcur","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-15T11:00:00.000Z","excerpt":"Independence resident Alisa Ramdial Shahib is the latest case of the Trump administration attempting to deport an immigrant to a country where they have no ties. She’s been detained in Kansas since March, with no criminal charges against he"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Missouri ACA marketplace enrollees drop almost 25% as higher costs take hold","url":"https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/07/15/missouri-kansas-aca-marketplace-enrollment-2026/","source":"The Beacon","sourceId":"the-beacon","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T11:00:00.000Z","excerpt":"Missouri saw one of the nation’s steepest drops in ACA marketplace enrollment, with experts pointing to rising costs as a key factor. While the drop in Kansas was not as large, more than 20% of those enrolled left the marketplace. The post "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Farm backing, Trump loyalty shape GOP race to replace Sam Graves in Missouri’s 6th District","url":"https://missouriindependent.com/2026/07/15/farm-backing-trump-loyalty-shape-gop-race-to-replace-sam-graves-in-missouris-6th-district/","source":"MO Independent","sourceId":"mo-independent","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T10:55:05.000Z","excerpt":"MARYVILLE — At a shrimp boil on a farm south of town July 1, Missouri Soybean Association President Casey Wasser stood before a crowd to explain why Kansas City Councilman Nathan Willett is the only candidate the association has endorsed in"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Kansas City keeps approving subsidies without knowing whether they work","url":"https://missouriindependent.com/2026/07/15/kansas-city-keeps-approving-subsidies-without-knowing-whether-they-work/","source":"MO Independent","sourceId":"mo-independent","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-15T10:45:43.000Z","excerpt":"Kansas City Councilmember Andrea Bough made one of the most revealing statements about Kansas City’s economic development policy I’ve read in years. 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The fire that has been "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Kansas City reparations commission expects to publish draft report this fall","url":"https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/07/14/kansas-city-reparations-commission-expects-to-publish-draft-report-this-fall/","source":"The Beacon","sourceId":"the-beacon","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-14T21:41:05.000Z","excerpt":"The panel, established by the City Council, is exploring remedies for past discrimination against the city's Black community. 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He "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Nick’s Picks | Sports, Shopping, Stamps and More …","url":"https://flatlandkc.org/nicks-picks/nicks-picks-sports-shopping-stamps-and-more/","source":"Flatland KC","sourceId":"flatland-kc","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-13T18:00:00.000Z","excerpt":"Workers set about dismantling Kansas City's World Cup Fan Fest site, Costco plows ahead with plans to reshape Midtown Store, stamp costs on the rise again and more ... Source"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"This Weekend in Kansas City: July 17–July 19","url":"https://www.inkansascity.com/events-photos/this-week/this-weekend-in-kansas-city-july-17-july-19/","source":"IN Kansas City","sourceId":"in-kansas-city","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-13T16:48:27.000Z","excerpt":"Pat yourself on the back, Kansas Citians; you nailed the World Cup. Now this weekend, go out and enjoy the city so many international visitors fell in love with. 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The post Hoffa’s Connection: The story of Sylvia Pagano: The "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"South KC author pens novel set during the Border Wars","url":"https://martincitytelegraph.com/south-kc-author-pens-novel-set-during-the-border-wars/","source":"Martin City Tel.","sourceId":"martin-city-telegraph","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-12T14:41:51.000Z","excerpt":"“As I was learning about the conflict, I'd look out across the land, and think ‘What happened here?’ This wasn't just a peaceful river running through here.\" The post South KC author pens novel set during the Border Wars first appeared on M"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71","url":"https://metrovoicenews.com/sen-lindsey-graham-dies-at-71/","source":"Metro Voice","sourceId":"metro-voice","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-12T11:58:50.000Z","excerpt":"Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime South Carolina Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Saturday evening following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71. His office announced the death early S"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"The battle in your back yard: invasive vs native","url":"https://martincitytelegraph.com/the-battle-in-your-back-yard-invasive-vs-native/","source":"Martin City Tel.","sourceId":"martin-city-telegraph","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T19:25:57.000Z","excerpt":"\"It can be really easy to characterize invasive plants as evil....But it's not the plant's fault that it's here.\" The post The battle in your back yard: invasive vs native first appeared on Martin City Telegraph ."},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Carrie Underwood grateful to God as America celebrates 250 years","url":"https://metrovoicenews.com/carrie-underwood-grateful-to-god-as-america-celebrates-250-years/","source":"Metro Voice","sourceId":"metro-voice","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T19:20:49.000Z","excerpt":"Country music star Carrie Underwood expressed her love for America as it celebrates its 250th birthday. 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The proposed levy is the same as for the"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"30 Years Ago–July 11, 1996","url":"https://plattecountylandmark.com/2026/07/11/30-years-ago-july-11-1996/","source":"Platte Landmark","sourceId":"platte-landmark","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T18:45:59.000Z","excerpt":"The group recognized nationally as being the 1996 Country Music Association’s best new vocal group is on its way to next week’s Platte County Fair. Lonestar will be appearing in concert at the fair on Friday, July 19 at 9:30 p.m. The group "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"15 Years Ago–July 13, 2011","url":"https://plattecountylandmark.com/2026/07/11/15-years-ago-july-13-2011/","source":"Platte Landmark","sourceId":"platte-landmark","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T18:40:16.000Z","excerpt":"Under fire. That’s where the West Platte Fire Department finds itself this week. A week after a fire at Old Geezer’s Mantiques in downtown Weston left 65-year-old shop owner George Treese dead, several local residents attended a meeting of "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Donnie Soccer, Old Taylor, milk and car washes","url":"https://plattecountylandmark.com/2026/07/11/donnie-soccer-old-taylor-milk-and-car-washes/","source":"Platte Landmark","sourceId":"platte-landmark","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T18:32:44.000Z","excerpt":"Rut ro! Donald got involved in the futboling and now everyone is going to have a political take on FIFA and World Cup. We can’t have nice things anymore. We couldn’t just sit back and enjoy the government giveaways to the FIFA kingdom; we h"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Vote no on Amendment 4","url":"https://plattecountylandmark.com/2026/07/11/vote-no-on-amendment-4/","source":"Platte Landmark","sourceId":"platte-landmark","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T18:23:25.000Z","excerpt":"EDITOR: Vote No on Amendment 4. Amendment 4 would modify the citizen initiative petition (IP) process to require a majority of voters in each and every congressional district to approve amendments to the Missouri Constitution rather than a "},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Demand the tax relief you voted for","url":"https://plattecountylandmark.com/2026/07/11/demand-the-tax-relief-you-voted-for/","source":"Platte Landmark","sourceId":"platte-landmark","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T18:18:07.000Z","excerpt":"EDITOR: Once again, the clown show at Platte County government continues. As the Platte County Commission works to pass the Homestead Act and provide much-needed property tax relief for eligible citizens, they once again find themselves bet"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"The Fourth, the mayor and Warpaint","url":"https://plattecountylandmark.com/2026/07/11/the-fourth-the-mayor-and-warpaint/","source":"Platte Landmark","sourceId":"platte-landmark","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T18:06:33.000Z","excerpt":"World Cup fever is over for some of us. Well, to be blunt, it’s probably over for the majority of Americans who have a casual, once every four years interest in the sport of soccer. That’s because the U.S. Men’s National Team got knocked ou"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"House fire in Red Bridge neighborhood","url":"https://martincitytelegraph.com/house-fire-in-red-bridge-neighborhood/","source":"Martin City Tel.","sourceId":"martin-city-telegraph","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T16:53:41.000Z","excerpt":"Kansas City fire crews responded to a reported house fire at 11303 Indiana Ave. at The post House fire in Red Bridge neighborhood first appeared on Martin City Telegraph ."},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Summer Fest set at Zona","url":"https://plattecountylandmark.com/2026/07/11/summer-fest-set-at-zona/","source":"Platte Landmark","sourceId":"platte-landmark","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T16:18:28.000Z","excerpt":"FAMILY FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT Zona Rosa is telling the public the shopping destination’s ultimate summer party is almost here. 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The addition reflects Zona Rosa’s ongoing commitment to offering the Northland community a dynamic"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Mode éthique : intégrer le vintage dans son dressing 2026","url":"https://www.kccall.com/mode-ethique-integrer-le-vintage-dans-son-dressing-2026/","source":"The Call","sourceId":"kc-call","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-11T13:05:01.000Z","excerpt":"Adoptez la mode éthique en 2026 ! Apprenez à intégrer des pièces vintage dans votre dressing pour un style unique et responsable. Osez le changement ! 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He address this issue in his new book, “Heal Your Hurting Mind.” “This book is so personal to"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Kansas City Creatives Take the Global Stage At City of Entrepreneurs Marketplace","url":"https://www.kcmo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3161/","source":"City of KCMO","sourceId":"kcmo-releases","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-10T21:05:00.000Z","excerpt":"KANSAS CITY, MO — The City of Entrepreneurs Marketplace, which features over 100 Kansas City businesses and creators and celebrates local creativity and entrepreneurship, is open for its last weekend today through Sunday, July 12. &nbs"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"July 10 Update - Revive the Vine","url":"https://www.kcmo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3163/","source":"City of KCMO","sourceId":"kcmo-releases","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-10T19:14:00.000Z","excerpt":"For Immediate Release: Friday, July 10, 2026   The Historic 18th & Vine District is entering a major new chapter. Multiple public and private projects are underway, and new business opportunities are emerging throughout the Jazz Di"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Tensions Flare in Northeast KC Following Federal Law Enforcement Operation at Northeast Food Manufacturer","url":"https://northeastnews.net/pages/tensions-flare-in-northeast-kc-following-federal-law-enforcement-operation-at-northeast-food-manufacturer/","source":"Northeast News","sourceId":"northeast-news","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-10T16:40:51.000Z","excerpt":"Bryan StalderContributor A joint law enforcement operation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at a Northeast Kansas City business on Thursday morning, July 9, has left the community demanding answers… The post Tensions Flare in N"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"SLUMLORD BEATDOWN: North Lawn Tenants Force City to Suspend Levovitz’s Rental License","url":"https://kansascitydefender.com/housing/north-lawn-tenants-force-city-suspend-levovitz-rental-license/","source":"KC Defender","sourceId":"kc-defender","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-10T15:17:02.000Z","excerpt":"Three days after City officials stormed their buildings and ordered families out within 24 hours, the Health Department suspended the Chicago slumlord's rental license. The union that forced the reckoning says he cannot rent another unit un"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"“Wink” play set in KC, coming to Arts Asylum","url":"https://martincitytelegraph.com/wink-play-set-in-kc-coming-to-arts-asylum/","source":"Martin City Tel.","sourceId":"martin-city-telegraph","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-10T14:13:16.000Z","excerpt":"“Wink” follows the story of precocious Rip Van Winkle, who learns the hard way to be careful what one wishes for. 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Historic Route 66, officially designated in 1926 during a meeting in Springfield, Mo., is marking it"},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Early morning fire at Hickman Mills South home","url":"https://martincitytelegraph.com/early-morning-fire-at-hickman-mills-south-home/","source":"Martin City Tel.","sourceId":"martin-city-telegraph","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-10T11:56:40.000Z","excerpt":"Red Cross has been ordered for the occupants. The post Early morning fire at Hickman Mills South home first appeared on Martin City Telegraph ."},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-15T22:00:51.437Z","title":"Troost Avenue businesses miss out on World Cup bump","url":"https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/07/10/troost-avenue-businesses-miss-out-on-world-cup-bump/","source":"The Beacon","sourceId":"the-beacon","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-10T11:00:00.000Z","excerpt":"But owners didn't expect a surge of customers anyway. 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