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anita maxwell

What makes a basketball legend? For one Aggie, it wasn't just stats

June 29, 2026

Some athletes rise to fame quietly. Others leave a trail of records and jerseys hanging in halls. Anita Maxwell did both. She never planned to become New Mexico State’s basketball GOAT—she just showed up, played hard, and never left the spotlight. Her career started small. As a freshman, Maxwell ba

religion

Faithful Walk Across the Border to Speak on Human Dignity

June 28, 2026

A group of more than one hundred Catholic leaders and followers set out from Nogales, Arizona, to the neighboring Mexican town of Sonora on a warm June evening. Their journey was planned to coincide with the United States’ 250‑year celebration and served as a public plea for kinder treatment of migr

politics

US Steps In to Help Venezuela After Major Earthquakes

June 25, 2026

The United States has begun organizing aid for Venezuela after powerful earthquakes struck the western part of the country. A senior U. S. diplomat announced that officials are coordinating with Venezuelan authorities and preparing relief teams. He described the quakes as “devastating” and highlight

politics

School Strike in Iran Raises Questions About Who Fired the Missiles

June 25, 2026

A deadly attack on a school in southern Iran late February left more than 175 children and teachers dead, but the U. S. president now says the truth may never come out. During a brief press talk, he admitted investigators might never pinpoint who launched the missiles that hit the building on the fi

entertainment

A fun Fourth of July in Southern California with many choices

June 24, 2026

Planning a July Fourth weekend in Southern California isn’t just about picking one hottest spot. Many places are mixing things up this year. Some skip the loud fireworks and go for light displays from drones instead. The FoodieLand Food Festival at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl is a major food event with ove

politics

Iran Funds Unfreezing: A Promise of Peaceful Use

June 23, 2026

The first round of talks between Tehran and Washington wrapped up early Monday at a Swiss resort. Vice President J. D. Vance told reporters that if Iranian money were ever released, it would be directed toward helping ordinary Iranians, not terrorist groups. Vance’s remarks came after a prelimin

politics

Coffee Shop Faces Investigation After Rejecting Politician

June 23, 2026

A New York coffee chain has come under scrutiny from the Justice Department after it reportedly turned away a U. S. congressman during a weekend visit. The chain posted on social media that it would have refused service to Representative Dan Goldman if it had recognized him. The company’s statement

politics

Ukraine’s War Wins Don’t Ease the Humanitarian Crisis

June 22, 2026

Ukraine has been pushing back Russian forces, and global leaders have noticed the shift. Yet, the relief for people who have fled or been forced to move inside Ukraine remains minimal. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) says that cuts in aid—especially from the United States—have cut its bu

politics

Ecuador Lets Foreign Soldiers Help Fight Drug Cartels

June 20, 2026

The Ecuadorian government has opened a new chapter in its fight against drug gangs by allowing foreign troops to operate on its soil. President Daniel Noboa signed a decree that lets soldiers from partner nations work side‑by‑side with local forces in the most violent provinces. The decision follows

health

Ebola Fear Grows as Camp Deaths Surge in Eastern Congo

June 20, 2026

A displaced‑person camp near Bunia has seen more than 30 deaths since May, a number that local officials say is record‑breaking. The victims all showed classic Ebola signs such as fever, headache and vomiting, raising the alarm that the virus could be spreading quickly in a place already overrun by