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New Faces Taking Charge in EU’s Security and Diplomacy Push

June 25, 2026

The European Union is making big changes to its top security and diplomacy roles, bringing in fresh leadership as global tensions rise. A former Dutch defence chief, Kajsa Ollongren, will soon lead the EU’s diplomatic service, starting in September. Ollongren, who previously shaped Dutch military po

sports

Pulisic’s calf healing up ahead of final World Cup group game

June 25, 2026

Christian Pulisic is back in training and feeling better after a calf injury nearly kept him out of the World Cup. The U. S. forward took a hard knock during practice right before their first match against Paraguay. He managed to play the first half but had to come off early when the pain got worse.

health

Money and Ebola: How the U. S. Plans to Spend Over a Billion Dollars to Keep the Virus Away

June 25, 2026

The U. S. government wants to ask Congress for over $1. 4 billion to fight the growing Ebola outbreak. This money isn’t just for one thing—it would cover many different needs, like helping Americans who might have been exposed to the virus. Part of the funds, around $800 million, would go toward set

sports

A rain delay forces Guardians and White Sox to wait out the weather

June 25, 2026

The Guardians and White Sox were supposed to play a crucial baseball game in Chicago, but Mother Nature had other plans. Rain clouds rolled in just as the city’s South Side was getting ready for a high-stakes matchup between two teams fighting for first place in their division. The game, originally

environment

Smoke clouds Colorado mountains as western wildfires spread rapidly

June 25, 2026

The Colorado mountains are currently covered in a thick layer of smoke, mainly drifting from large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada. These fires have grown quickly due to ongoing drought and consistently hot, dry weather across the western United States. While most of the smoke comes from distan

health

Checking how well early health checks could work in doctor’s offices

June 25, 2026

Doctors often skip checking basic health signs like heart rate or blood pressure because visits run short and every minute counts. A small trial looked at whether measuring these signs before the doctor even walks in the room could save time and improve care. The idea sounds smart: if nurses or assi

sports

Twins pitcher Mick Abel facing elbow surgery after rough season

June 25, 2026

The Minnesota Twins thought they had dodged serious trouble when pitcher Mick Abel's MRI showed no ligament damage recently. But manager Derek Shelton hinted something was still off, mentioning a need for a second doctor to check Abel's elbow. On Wednesday, that second opinion brought bad news—Ablin

opinion

Teachers Get a Roof Over Their Heads in Battle Creek

June 25, 2026

Battle Creek, Michigan, is trying a new trick to fill empty early childhood teaching spots: free housing. The city’s "First Teacher, First Home" plan offers rent-free apartments to educators, copying an idea that worked in New Haven, Connecticut. The move targets one of the biggest headaches for tea

finance

A Hidden Tech Services Stock Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar

June 25, 2026

A little-known company called IES Holdings has quietly climbed nearly 160% in a year, reaching nearly $780 per share. Most big investors aren’t talking about it yet, but its stock keeps setting new records. Tech and construction services don’t usually grab headlines like AI startups or crypto, yet t

crime

World Cup visitors flood Atlanta, but crime levels surprisingly drop

June 25, 2026

Atlanta became a soccer hotspot when the FIFA World Cup kicked off, drawing half a million fans into the city. Despite the massive crowds and global spotlight, something unexpected happened: crime rates actually fell during the tournament’s first week. Most surprising? This happened in the middle of