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Softball Stars Shine in Lower Hudson Valley

June 28, 2026

The New York State Sportswriters and Coaches’ Organization for Girls Sports announced its 2026 all‑state softball teams on June 25, spotlighting standout athletes from the Lower Hudson Valley. Ava Papaleo of Ursuline captured the top honor as Class AA Player of the Year, adding to a season that s

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Two Big Earthquakes Hit Venezuela – Here’s Why the Damage Was So Bad

June 27, 2026

On a national holiday in Venezuela, two powerful earthquakes struck in quick succession. The first quake measured 7. 2 in magnitude, followed 39 seconds later by a stronger one at 7. 5. Scientists call this a "doublet" quake, where two major tremors happen close together but likely from different fa

politics

Congress Faces Vote‑ID Clash as Speaker Meets Trump

June 26, 2026

Speaker Mike Johnson is set to talk with President Donald Trump on Thursday, hoping to calm a heated fight in Congress over a stalled voting‑ID law. The bill, called the SAVE America Act, has been blocked in the Senate for five attempts since March and is now a top priority for Trump. A day earli

business

Aurora’s New Casino‑Hotel: A Fresh Spot for Games, Food and Relaxation

June 26, 2026

Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora has opened its doors after a lively celebration on June 24, bringing a $360 million upgrade to the area. The brand‑new complex sits on Farnsworth Avenue, right across from Chicago Premium Outlets, and takes the place of a riverboat casino that had been operating on

science

What happened in Venezuela’s quakes? The science behind the shaking

June 26, 2026

Venezuela woke up to a rare seismic event last week when two powerful tremors rattled the country within seconds of each other. The first jolt measured 7. 2 on the magnitude scale, followed closely by a stronger 7. 5 quake just 39 seconds later. Normally, aftershocks are weaker than the initial quak

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Venezuela’s quake response shows gaps in crisis care

June 26, 2026

Two strong tremors rocked Venezuela on Wednesday, shaking Caracas and its coastal neighbor La Guaira the hardest. Aftershocks kept survivors on edge through the night, forcing people to dig with bare hands because rescue machines were nowhere to be found. Carlos Borges and his neighbors pulled three

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Help Rises for Venezuela After Quakes Destroy Buildings and Trap Hundreds

June 26, 2026

On June 25, twin earthquakes struck near Venezuela’s northwest coast, registering 7. 2 and 7. 5 on the Richter scale. The tremors, felt roughly 160 kilometers from Caracas, toppled over 250 buildings and trapped roughly 200 people under rubble. Deaths climbed past 188, with injury counts topping 1,

technology

SpaceX builds fuel pipeline for Mars rockets

June 26, 2026

Plans are underway to dig a new eight-mile underground pipe near South Texas to keep SpaceX rockets running. The 13-kilometer line, nicknamed Starpipe, is expected to push natural gas from the Port of Brownsville straight to the company’s Starbase launch site. Officials hope construction starts in J

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

Luxury Trips, Campaign Cash: A Closer Look

June 24, 2026

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona has spent a notable amount of campaign money on family vacations and childcare, according to recent filings. The leader’s PAC paid for trips to Saint Barthélemy, Disney parks, Miami and Chicago, as well as a Super Bowl event that cost more than $37, 000. In many case