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Iran’s World Cup team faces off-field challenges before even playing a game

June 15, 2026

Before the whistle blows, Iran’s soccer team is already dealing with problems off the pitch. Visa troubles and political friction have thrown training plans into chaos. Some team staff couldn’t enter the U. S. , forcing Iran to set up camp in Mexico instead. Now, their opening match against New Zeal

health

Ebola Cases Rise Fast in Eastern Congo

June 15, 2026

The battle against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo just got tougher. Confirmed cases jumped by 72 in a single day, pushing the total to 782. That’s one of the steepest increases since the outbreak began. Behind these numbers lie 181 lives lost, a stark reminder of how hard this virus hits.

opinion

Why research retractions deserve a closer look

June 15, 2026

Every year, studies get taken back from journals after mistakes or bad behavior are found. But digging into why retractions happen often gets ignored. Most research on this topic just counts how many papers get pulled without asking tough questions about the system itself. A closer look shows someth

health

Breaking the Alzheimer's Funding Gridlock

June 15, 2026

Healthcare debates often get stuck in political battles, but Alzheimer's research shouldn't be one of them. The disease doesn't care about political labels—it steals memories, independence, and years of life from both patients and their families. In Maine, where nearly 1 in 6 seniors has Alzheimer's

crime

A judge’s words spark debate after teen killer’s sentencing

June 15, 2026

A Texas judge faced backlash for calling a convicted teen murderer a “nice kid” after sentencing him to 35 years behind bars. The 19-year-old, once a high school athlete, stabbed a rival student to death at a track meet in 2025. The judge’s comment came during an interview where he also defended ban

crime

Downtown LA struggles to keep up with other major city centers

June 15, 2026

Los Angeles’ downtown district has landed at the bottom of global rankings for vibrancy and beauty, according to a recent urban study. While cities like Madrid and Chicago score high for lively downtowns with active nightlife and engaged communities, LA’s central area falls short. Surveys reveal onl

opinion

When AI companies face tough choices

June 15, 2026

Tech companies today often talk about doing good with AI. But real courage comes when they have to turn down big money for the wrong reasons. One AI firm, Anthropic, recently did something bold. It refused a Pentagon demand to remove limits on how its AI tools could be used. This happened when the

politics

Swiss voters say no to population cap plan

June 15, 2026

Switzerland just held a big vote on whether to set a hard limit of 10 million people in the country, a move pushed hard by the biggest party in government. The idea was simple: cap growth to protect Swiss life. But voters across the 26 cantons didn’t buy it. Nearly 54 percent rejected the plan, even

health

Finding the right treatment for psoriasis: Can blood tests make a difference?

June 15, 2026

Doctors often struggle to pick the best treatment for people with plaque psoriasis. This skin condition flares up when the body’s immune system attacks healthy skin cells. The challenge is that different patients respond differently to biologic drugs, which can slow down an overactive immune respons

politics

Can Trump strike a better Iran deal by January?

June 15, 2026

Robert Pape from the University of Chicago believes time isn't on America's side when it comes to Iran. He says Trump likely won't get a significantly improved nuclear deal before January because Iran is playing the long game. Early in the conflict, Iran was just trying to survive — now it's setting