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China’s Arms Game: Strong Sales, Weak Reach

June 9, 2026

China has spent decades building a powerful weapons industry. The country now appears in the top five worldwide when it comes to selling military gear, according to a respected global tracker. Yet the real story is more nuanced than those numbers suggest. A key problem is that China’s armaments hav

crime

Murder on Memorial Day: A GPS‑Tracked Twist

June 9, 2026

A 21‑year‑old from Fridley, Raquan Rahjai Johnson, faces murder charges after a drive‑by shooting on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. Police say he fired at least one person and may have been involved in a second, more deadly incident. The first shooting occurred on May 24 near Penn Avenue North. Wit

entertainment

Ray Donovan Hits Apple TV’s Top Spot After Six Years

June 9, 2026

A crime drama that once aired on a premium cable channel is now the number one show on Apple TV’s streaming list, even though its final episode aired six years ago. The series follows Ray Donovan, a Los Angeles fixer who solves problems for powerful people while juggling his own family drama.

art

Cross‑Continental Canvas: Art that Bridges Dallas and Africa

June 9, 2026

Bukekile Dube, a Zimbabwean born in 1975, has made Dallas her home for over twenty years. She founded Indibano Art Residency to give African artists a place to work in Texas, and she runs the program from a modest bungalow in Midway Hollow. \\ Her goal is simple: let art speak where words fall shor

art

Life, Art and the Price of Success

June 9, 2026

The story follows two friends who grow up in a small Midwestern town and later become artists. One of them, Cricket, is an ordinary boy who draws to escape the pain at home. He never thinks he will be famous, only that his sketches reflect what he sees and feels. The other friend, Olympia, is br

art

Old‑School Art Returns to Dallas’ Deep Ellum

June 9, 2026

In the 1980s, Deep Ellum’s streets buzzed with bold murals and buzzing creativity. Today the area has turned from a dangerous enclave into a lively hub, but its artistic roots still echo. A new exhibit at the Kettle Art Gallery celebrates that legacy. The show, called “Deep Ellum OGs Return, ” op

sports

Stanton’s Road to the Field: A Quick Update

June 9, 2026

Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees’ designated hitter, is on the injury list after a calf strain that occurred during a game in Houston. He was placed on the IL on April 28 and has been working through rehab. Manager Aaron Boone said the player might be back for the next homestand, but no exact date is

science

Estimating Bone Plate Depth with Simple CT Scans

June 9, 2026

In the world of joint health, a thin layer called the subchondral bone plate plays a big part. Scientists wanted to see if everyday CT scans could tell where this layer starts and how thick it is, without needing fancy equipment. They used 18 arm bones taken from nine preserved bodies and scanned th

business

Future of Willow Bend: From Mall to Sports Hub

June 9, 2026

The old mall in Plano, Texas, opened in 2001 and has struggled to keep shoppers and stores. It is the last enclosed mall built in Texas, yet it never attracted enough traffic. The biggest anchor stores—Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s—have all left or are leaving by 2027. When Centennial

religion

Healing After Church Hurt: Finding Your Own Path

June 9, 2026

The church can feel like a safe haven for some, but it can also be a source of pain and exclusion for others. People may leave feeling abandoned, ashamed, or deeply wounded by the messages they heard. They don’t always want to quit their faith entirely, yet the hurt lingers like a scar. So