Dear Editor: Ely’s All-Class Reunion celebrating Ely Memorial High School’s 100th anniversary along with the 4th of July holiday means time with family and friends, some of whom may not share your perspectives about life in America today.

In Ely, it also means an exuberant parade with plenty of political persuasions represented on floats, in cars, and with politicians walking along interacting with the public. It’s a chance to celebrate our democracy and our differences.

But sometimes that leads to uncomfortable situations, unpleasant exchanges, and even offensive confrontations. If you’re uneasy about how your conversations with friends and family will go when the topic turns to politics, or mining, or wolves, or any of the other controversial subjects that Ely experiences, you…

Real estate expert and designer Christina Hall is breaking new ground at a must-visit site: Walmart. The HGTV star recently took to Walmart Live to celebrate the start of summer and share her favorite affordable hosting items, namely the Thyme & Table bar tool set that’s perfect for alfresco entertaining. Hall kicked off the live stream by talking about this $20 four-piece kit that has shaker tins, a shot glass, stirrer, and strainer, which is “all you need to make a delicious mocktail,” she says.

Thyme & Table 4-Piece Stainless Steel Gold Bar Tool Set

Not only does Hall use the “beautiful” gold bar tool set to make some of her favorite specialty drinks, but she also says it doubles as home decor. “Design really is all about entertaining, as well,” the TV personality shares. “When…

Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for episode 4 of Power Book II: Ghost, season 4.

As we approach the mid-season finale of Power Book II: Ghost, anyone can — and will — get dropped at any time. In the last episode, the Tejada family dinner turned into a brawl, leaving Diana and Dru to flee without a to-go plate. On the run, being tailed by their brother Cane looking to shoot them dead, the pair also have to worry about Tariq coming for them. All the plotting the siblings did in season 3 finally came back to bite them, and it played out in this week’s episode, The Reckoning.

Stars LaToya Tonodeo and Lovell Adams-Gray chatted with CNET about their roles as Diana and Dru, this episode’s big moments and how they really feel about Mary J. Blige’s Monet Tejada. 

Going back to…