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Rethinking How We Stop Terror‑Financing

June 24, 2026

The fight against groups that use money to fuel violence is getting sharper. One major lesson came from a 1996 case where Hamas killed an American teen, David Boim. A U. S. court found that two charities—one called the Islamic Association of Palestine and another named the Holy Land Foundation

politics

Park Displays Stay Down as Legal Fight Over History Continues

June 24, 2026

A federal appeals court recently decided the Trump administration doesn’t have to put back more than fifty exhibits removed from national parks before the country’s upcoming 250th celebration. The decision means visitors won’t see displays about slavery or climate change this summer, even though a l

politics

California's Plastic Law Faces Backlash from Other States

June 24, 2026

Seventeen U. S. states have taken legal action against California, challenging a recent law aimed at cutting down single-use plastic in packaging. The states argue that California is overstepping by trying to enforce rules that could affect the entire country. The law, which came into effect on May

sports

From Center to Hall of Fame: A Journey of Adaptation and Leadership

June 23, 2026

Todd McClure’s story starts in a high‑school gym where a coach, Randy Blanchard, shifted him from tight end to center for one practice. That decision sparked a path that led McClure to become an All‑America player at LSU and a 14‑year veteran in the NFL. The move was not just a positional change;

politics

A Ferris Wheel Fiasco at the State Fair

June 22, 2026

The new State Fair in Washington is trying to attract crowds with a giant Ferris wheel on the National Mall, but many people are skeptical about spending public money on what looks like a carnival. The fair will run from June 25 to July 10, starting with a speech by the former president on June 24.

politics

Hormuz Stalled Again: Ship Traffic Takes a Hit

June 22, 2026

Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz once more, causing a sharp drop in vessel passage. On Sunday only five ships moved through the narrow waterway, down from 26 the previous day, according to Kpler data. The fleet included three very large crude carriers each carrying about two million barrels of Sau

education

New Faces, New Grants and a Fresh Path to Learning

June 20, 2026

Dustin Boswell steps into the role of treasurer for Tallmadge City Schools, taking over from Jeff Hostetler who has been in the position for many years. Boswell brings more than two decades of experience from Springfield Local School District, where he started as a technology director and moved into

health

When Cancer Inflammation Fuels Fatigue: A Two‑Year Study

June 20, 2026

A new study followed people who had just been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. At the start, 411 patients gave blood samples and answered questions about how tired they felt. The researchers repeated the tests at 12 months (304 people) and again after two years (252 people). They also looked at a c

celebrities

Celebrities and Tech Elites: Why Are They Meeting in Secret?

June 20, 2026

A leaked list of attendees has revealed that high-profile Hollywood stars like Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Sophia Bush have been part of Peter Thiel’s Dialog group—a private, invite-only network of tech leaders, politicians, and media figures. The group, described as a space for "off-the-record" discus

opinion

Freedom’s Long Road: Why Juneteenth Still Matters Today

June 20, 2026

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. That delay wasn’t just a footnote in history; it showed how freedom could be promised but not delivered. Today, the holiday isn’t just about