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How the U. S. Shaped Global Crime

June 24, 2026

The story of organized crime in America is tangled with immigration, politics, and media. In the late 1800s a mob in New Orleans shot eleven Italians after a police chief was killed. That event sparked fear that newcomers brought “tongs” and other violent cultures. When the 1920s came, alcohol

politics

Cooper Faces Party Pushback Over Early Prison Releases

June 24, 2026

A new email campaign called “Felon Friday” has surfaced, launched by a top Republican political group. The series spotlights people who earned early release from prison under former Gov. Cooper’s policies, aiming to stir controversy. The focus is sharp: DeCarlos Brown Jr. , a convicted killer of

politics

Education Probe Targets Maryland School Rules on Transgender Students

June 24, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has begun investigations into three Maryland school districts—Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick County—and the state education agency. The inquiry follows complaints that local policies may violate Title IX, a federal law banning sex‑based discrimination in

health

Nurses Needed: University Tour Tackles Georgia Shortage

June 24, 2026

Augusta University’s leader, Russell Keen, is on a road trip through northern Georgia. His goal is to talk with former students, supporters and future applicants about the school’s plans. The trip starts in Athens and will stop in cities like Dalton and the Classic City. Keen says Georgia f

technology

Colonial Williamsburg Goes Digital: A New Virtual Experience

June 24, 2026

Colonial Williamsburg has teamed up with Google to launch a fresh online platform that lets people explore the historic area from their computers or phones. The new site lives on Google Arts & Culture and features 60 short stories that illustrate everyday life in the 1700s, along with projects that

entertainment

New Rules for the Big Game: What You Need to Know

June 24, 2026

The game’s new season kicks off with a major overhaul of the rules that many fans will notice right away. First, the league has tightened its player‑health policy. Injured athletes must now sit out a minimum of two weeks before they can return, even if doctors say it’s safe. This change aims to p

business

FedEx’s Fresh Start: Bigger Numbers, New Direction

June 24, 2026

FedEx announced last week that its final quarter before separating its freight arm hit higher earnings and sales than Wall Street had predicted. The company’s fourth‑quarter revenue climbed to $25. 01 billion, a full $0. 97 billion above analysts’ estimates of $24. 04 billion. Earnings per share

entertainment

Apple’s Streaming Vision Wins Global Award

June 24, 2026

Eddy Cue, the senior vice president in charge of Apple’s media services, received a top honor at an international creativity festival in France. The award recognized his influence on how stories are shared through Apple’s streaming platform and other digital offerings. During the ceremony, Cue hi

business

New Deal in the Spotlight: Mari Eyes ATG’s Theatrical Empire

June 24, 2026

Mari, a fresh entrant in the events arena, is reportedly deep into negotiations to buy ATG Entertainment for £4. 5 billion (about $6 billion). The talks are exclusive and involve ATG’s private‑equity partner, Providence. If everything goes smoothly, the deal could close in just a few weeks. B

science

Healing Spinal Injuries with Smart Scaffolds and Stem Cells

June 24, 2026

Scientists are looking for ways to calm the inflammation that follows a spinal cord injury, because this reaction stops new tissue from growing. One idea is to put tiny “scaffolds” into the damaged area. These scaffolds act like a temporary bridge, giving cells somewhere to attach and grow while als