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Unmasking a Hollywood Mystery: New Theory on Marilyn Monroe's Death

June 20, 2026

The death of the famed actress is now being questioned by a former investigator. He argues that the official story may have hidden deeper truths. He believes powerful people could have influenced what truly happened in 1962. The investigator says that the case should have been treated as a hom

crime

A Young Protester’s Cross‑Burning Gets a Light‑Touch Bail

June 20, 2026

A 21‑year‑old student from the University of Illinois Chicago, named Merlin Lu, sparked a citywide debate when he set fire to a wooden cross in Grant Park and placed a “Make America Great Again” hat on top. The act, initially described by some officials and media as a racist or white‑supremacist att

crime

Bethel Police Chief Faces 70 Charges After Return to Ohio

June 20, 2026

Chad Essert, once the head of Bethel’s police force, is back in Clermont County after being extradited from Florida. The sheriff’s office booked him into jail late Thursday evening, and he will stay there without bail while 70 felony counts loom. His first court date is set for Monday. The indictme

crime

Hotel Staff Faces Long Jail Time Over Online Abuse

June 20, 2026

A young man from Westland, Michigan, was handed a serious prison sentence after he admitted to sending sexual messages to a minor while working at a local hotel. The case began when authorities received a complaint in November that the 23‑year‑old, Christian Jon Leo, was contacting a young person wi

politics

Russia Opens Door to Talks, Says Europe Must Stop Ultimatums

June 20, 2026

Russia has said it is ready to talk with European nations but will not accept demands that force it into a corner. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained that the world faces many complex problems, and these need conversation. He added that Europeans often think they can win talks by putting Russ

politics

Vance Steps Up as Iran Deal’s Front Man

June 20, 2026

Vice President J. D. Vance is set to become the face of a new U. S. effort aimed at ending the three‑month conflict with Iran, a move that could boost his chances of succeeding President Trump. The two countries reached a temporary ceasefire, pausing fighting while leaving key disputes—such as Ir

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

sports

Mexico City Plans New Rules After Huge World Cup Celebration

June 20, 2026

After Mexico’s national team moved into the knockout rounds, more than 700, 000 fans flooded downtown to cheer. The streets were alive with green jerseys, bright masks and the sound of cheering. Overnight the city’s main avenue was covered in trash and trampled flowers, prompting officials to collec

science

RNU4ATAC Variants: A Fresh Look at a Rare Genetic Disorder

June 20, 2026

Recent research has taken a deeper dive into RNU4ATAC, a gene that plays a role in the splicing of RNA. Scientists examined a large group of patients to better understand how changes in this gene affect health and to refine methods for detecting these changes. The study highlights the importance of

opinion

How a Desert Lizard Saved Thousands of Lives

June 20, 2026

A lizard that can wait months without eating sparked a breakthrough in medicine. Scientists noticed the Gila monster keeps its blood sugar steady during long fasts, and a researcher at a Veterans Affairs hospital isolated a venom component that mimics a human gut hormone but lasts much longer. ...