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People Who Turned a Year Older on June 21

June 23, 2026

It was a busy day for many well‑known faces, as several actors, singers and musicians celebrated another year. First up was actress Carrie Preston, who turned 59. She has also taken on directing duties for several television shows in recent years. The same day saw actress Juliette Lewis reachi

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

sports

American Fans Face Media Gatekeepers at World Cup

June 23, 2026

The United States men’s national soccer team has finished its group stage, giving fans a chance to cheer for their country on home turf. Yet some sports journalists are turning the event into another battleground over identity and politics. Instead of celebrating the team’s success, certain outle

crypto

Burnham’s Crypto Chat: A New Leader, Old Questions

June 23, 2026

Andy Burnham has stepped into the spotlight as a potential prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. His recent win in Makerfield suggests voters are ready for a fresh face at the top of Labour. Yet his knowledge about cryptocurrencies remains uneven. In early 2024, Burnham

politics

Britain’s New Path: What Brexit Really Means

June 23, 2026

Britain voted to leave the European Union on June 23, 2016, and the decision sent shockwaves across the nation. The pound fell sharply, stock markets dipped, and Prime Minister David Cameron stepped down after his own campaign had pushed for a stay. Successive leaders—Theresa May, Boris Johnson, and

crypto

The bot named after a sandwich lover lost millions in crypto tricks

June 23, 2026

A well-known crypto trading bot that once earned fame by manipulating transactions on Ethereum recently faced a clever counterattack. Known for its sandwich-style trades, the bot—Jaredfromsubway. eth—would spot and copy profitable deals before they went through, pushing prices up then selling to poc

education

School Chief Steps Down After FBI Review

June 23, 2026

The head of Los Angeles’ public schools quit his job this weekend, four months after authorities searched his home and district offices with a federal warrant. Alberto Carvalho told families he was leaving so schools could keep teaching kids instead of getting tangled in investigations. His resignat

business

AI Gives Utah Small Shops a Boost

June 22, 2026

Utah’s small businesses are the heart of its economy. They open early, stay late, and keep local flavor alive while juggling many jobs in one day. Time is the biggest hurdle for these owners, not ideas. A single person often handles marketing, bookkeeping, customer service, and hiring all at onc

opinion

Maine Power’s Rate Hike: Is It Worth the Money?

June 22, 2026

Central Maine Power (CMP) is again asking the state’s Public Utilities Commission for a rate increase. Before any decision, it’s essential to examine whether the company truly deserves more money from its customers. The reliability record is alarming. Data from the U. S. Energy Information Administ

politics

A Quiet War: When Employees Fear Speaking Out

June 22, 2026

The United States has seen a recent move that could silence the very people who keep government programs safe. A former senior officer at the Social Security Administration revealed a plan by the Trump administration to mark millions of living people as dead. The idea was to push immigrants into tro