Fady A. Samy

Toyota’s New Sports Car Onslaught Could Kill Off The Affordable Hero We Love

• Automotive

Toyota’s New Sports Car Onslaught Could Kill Off The Affordable Hero We Love

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Toyota is on a tear, shedding its image as the dull, boring, reliable automaker in favor of...

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A View From the Easel

• Arts & Entertainment

A View From the Easel

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Welcome to the 352nd installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect...

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I spent $10 on breakfast at Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Tim Hortons. One chain provided the best value by a long shot.

• Business

I spent $10 on breakfast at Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Tim Hortons. One chain provided the best value by a long shot.

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

I compared $10 meals at popular coffee chains like Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Tim Hortons to find the...

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Study links cognitive decline to surprisingly small daily amount of artificial sweeteners

• Business

Study links cognitive decline to surprisingly small daily amount of artificial sweeteners

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Adults who ingest daily the amount of artificial sweetener typically found in a can of diet soda...

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I’m an Airbnb Superhost who’s had over 500 guests. Here are 5 things I wish visitors knew before checking in.

• Business

I’m an Airbnb Superhost who’s had over 500 guests. Here are 5 things I wish visitors knew before checking in.

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

I am an Airbnb host with two properties in upstate New York, including a home near Lake...

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As a local, I’ve visited many of Scotland’s castles. There are 4 that tourists shouldn’t miss — and one that I’d skip.

• Business

As a local, I’ve visited many of Scotland’s castles. There are 4 that tourists shouldn’t miss — and one that I’d skip.

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

I think Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland’s must-visit attractions. Lorna Wallace I was born and raised...

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Globemakers are torn over Trump’s ‘Lake America’ move

• Business

Globemakers are torn over Trump’s ‘Lake America’ move

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Globemakers are torn about how to respond to the ‘Lake America’ name change. Johner Images/Getty Images Trump’s...

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RFK Jr.’s Health Department empowers political appointees like never before

• Health

RFK Jr.’s Health Department empowers political appointees like never before

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Political roles are way up. Career staffing is way down, despite a push to hire after last...

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Trump moves to allow farmers, ranchers to process their own food

• Law & Politics

Trump moves to allow farmers, ranchers to process their own food

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

President Trump announced on Friday he would move to allow American farmers and ranchers to process their...

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The death of decorum: Why politicians and public figures must watch their mouths

• Law & Politics

The death of decorum: Why politicians and public figures must watch their mouths

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Today, it seems, politicians have no qualms about cutting loose in public, apparently — and falsely — believing their...

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Trump is writing a most favored nation clause that nobody signed 

• Law & Politics

Trump is writing a most favored nation clause that nobody signed 

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

President Trump seems to think the United States should get the benefits of other countries’ bargains.  

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Watch live: Trump honors Artemis II crew in Houston, calls International Space Station

• Law & Politics

Watch live: Trump honors Artemis II crew in Houston, calls International Space Station

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

President Trump will honor the four-person Artemis II crew Friday at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston,...

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Navarro on Canada trade talks: ‘They will stab you in the back’

• Law & Politics

Navarro on Canada trade talks: ‘They will stab you in the back’

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro tore into Canada on Friday over the escalating trade war with...

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I turned ChatGPT into my personal development powerhouse — here’s how

• Technology & Computing

I turned ChatGPT into my personal development powerhouse — here’s how

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Generative AI is everywhere, whether it’s used as a cornerstone of a service, used to build apps,...

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Apple TV follows Apple Music with a price hike of its own

• Technology & Computing

Apple TV follows Apple Music with a price hike of its own

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

TL;DR Apple TV prices are going up, with the monthly rate climbing from $12.99 to $14.99. Annual...

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Industrial Developer Eyes Beltway 8 for Warehouse Venture

• Real Estate

Industrial Developer Eyes Beltway 8 for Warehouse Venture

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Levey Group acquired 30 acres on the northeastern Beltway 8 for a new industrial park. The Houston...

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Miami-Dade Public Agency Advancing $126.4 Affordable Housing Project

• Real Estate

Miami-Dade Public Agency Advancing $126.4 Affordable Housing Project

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

The Housing Trust Group has been chosen by the Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency to move forward...

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45-Bay Commercial Condo Project Slated for New Braunfels

• Real Estate

45-Bay Commercial Condo Project Slated for New Braunfels

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

GBMC Communities is planning a 45-bay flex-space commercial condominium project near downtown New Braunfels. The project will include 12...

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NEW 2026 Funko Pop Advent Calendars (Grab One Before They Sell Out!)

• Shopping

NEW 2026 Funko Pop Advent Calendars (Grab One Before They Sell Out!)

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Head over to Amazon where you can order new Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Hello Kitty advent...

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Audi V8 Models: From Super-Wagon To Supercar, These Cars Are Pure German Muscle

• Automotive

Audi V8 Models: From Super-Wagon To Supercar, These Cars Are Pure German Muscle

Fady A. Samy August 28, 2026

Audi has had a rich history with its V8 engines for almost four decades now. Now, when...

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