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After the World Cup high came a wave of fear in Little Haiti

June 27, 2026

When Haiti’s soccer team stepped onto the field in the World Cup, fans in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti celebrated like the national holiday had arrived. Watching the game together in crowded living rooms and packed cafes, they felt pride even in defeat against Morocco. For many, it was the first time Hai

environment

Oil slick spotted in Baltimore's waterfront area

June 27, 2026

A noticeable oil slick appeared in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor early Friday. Around 5:30 a. m. , local cameras caught the sheen floating on the water’s surface. Officials from the State Department of the Environment confirmed the spill and are now working with the U. S. Coast Guard to trace where the o

politics

Why Idaho’s Property Tax Plans Hit the Poor Hardest

June 27, 2026

Idaho’s Republican leaders keep blaming high property taxes for making homeownership tough. But here’s the catch—they wrote the rules that made taxes rise in the first place. Instead of fixing the problem, they now want to scrap property taxes entirely and replace them with sales taxes. That sounds

finance

Tax Rules for Fuels You Make Yourself in Washington

June 27, 2026

Washington has updated how it handles taxes on fuels businesses produce themselves instead of buying ready-made. The state’s Department of Revenue now lists which fuels fall under this rule, like gases from refineries, leftover coke from factories, hydrogen, and even regular diesel or biodiesel made

education

Behind the Scenes: Virginia Schools Face a Major Decision on Learning Standards

June 27, 2026

Virginia schools are at a crossroads. A recent proposal suggests pushing back tighter reading and math standards by two years. Instead of rolling them out gradually over four years starting now, officials want to start later. This shift follows research showing the new accountability system might ne

politics

Katie Porter’s Political Future: Lessons from Her Governor Race Loss

June 27, 2026

Katie Porter isn’t stepping away from politics just yet—but she’s taking a hard look at where she fits in. After losing the California governor race last month, she’s returning to her job as a law professor at UC Irvine, where she’ll teach bankruptcy this fall. That means staying close to home as he

politics

How Tech Money is Changing Who Runs US Elections

June 27, 2026

Big tech is throwing huge amounts of cash into US elections. Many top Silicon Valley investors now back candidates who want fewer rules for artificial intelligence. Venture capitalists and AI founders have poured hundreds of millions into races across the country. Their aim isn’t just about winning

environment

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

Alaska Senate race gets messy with claims and counter-claims

June 27, 2026

A heated argument has erupted in Alaska over who should be on the ballot for the Senate race. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has filed a complaint claiming one candidate is breaking rules. They say this candidate is trying to trick voters by creating confusion. The NRSC has also

technology

New Xbox prices make gaming less affordable—but here are ways to still jump in

June 27, 2026

Not long ago, buying an Xbox Series X or S was a straightforward deal. The 512 GB model started around $300 back in 2020. Now today’s same console costs over 30% more, pushing it close to $400. The jump isn’t tiny—$100 for the smaller drive and $150 for the bigger one. Even worse, the 2 TB version,