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Who gets to decide girls' sports rules?

June 25, 2026

A new bill in Illinois wants to give the state more say over high school sports rules. The main fight is over flag football for girls. Earlier, the group that runs high school sports in Illinois made a change. They shortened the regular season by one week and added more time between playoff games en

business

A long sleep on an airplane is now possible

June 23, 2026

In the year 2000, one airline did something most travelers didn’t even know they wanted. British Airways introduced seats that could turn into fully flat beds for business class passengers. Before that, business travelers had to make do with seats that just reclined, not lie completely flat. This ch

environment

Heavy Metals in Lingdingyang Sediments: Where Pollution Lives and How It Affects Us

June 19, 2026

The study looked at 132 samples of the top layer of sea mud near Lingdingyang, a busy industrial spot in China’s Greater Bay Area. It measured seven heavy metals: copper, zinc, lead, chromium, cadmium, mercury and arsenic. Researchers used a mild acid test to find out how much of each metal co

entertainment

Celebrity Contest: Who Is the Least Smart?

June 18, 2026

Fox has launched a new game show that flips the idea of winning on its head. Instead of rewarding knowledge, it rewards the opposite: contestants try to avoid being the last one standing. The program starts on July 15 and features a mix of actors, musicians, athletes and former politicians. Among th

finance

Memory Market Surge: How SanDisk Outpaced Bitcoin in 14 Months

June 16, 2026

SanDisk’s share price has leapt almost as fast as Bitcoin did over nine years, but in just a little more than a year. The jump began after the stock hit its low of $27. 89 in April 2025, and by early June it was trading near $2, 100, a level that rivals the record set by Western Digital. Analysts at

politics

North Korea warns US weapons deal with South Korea could make things worse

June 13, 2026

North Korea is unhappy about a recent US decision to sell advanced missiles to South Korea. Pyongyang’s foreign ministry called the move a step toward escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Their statement, released through state media, argued that US military support for Seoul is growing stro

politics

U. S. Scholar Arrested in China Over Myanmar Research

June 12, 2026

A Chinese security officer detained an American political scientist who focuses on the politics of Myanmar, a country known for its military rule. The man, whose name is U Min Zin, was taken into custody in early June while staying in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province that borders Myanmar. The

politics

North Korea and China Celebrate a Quiet Victory in Xi’s Visit

June 10, 2026

Kim Jong Un’s recent trip to Beijing was a headline‑making event, but the real story is about subtle shifts in power. The leaders met for two days and shared public praise, but the conversation avoided hot topics like nuclear weapons or U. S. policy. This move helped Kim boost his international imag

politics

China’s Leader Says He and North Korea’s Head Reached Key Agreement

June 10, 2026

The Chinese president announced that his trip to Pyongyang had ended with a major agreement, according to North Korean state news. He said that he and the North Korean leader had shared deep views on common issues and reached several important agreements. The statement highlighted a desire to streng

lifestyle

Learn, Walk, Fish – Outdoor Fun for Everyone

June 9, 2026

The Watershed Resource Conservation Center invites people to a free workshop at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday from 8:45 a. m. to 4 p. m. Participants will learn how to spot native and invasive plants, practice removing the unwanted ones, and hear about plans to protect riverbanks. Sig