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Police Face‑Recognition Scrutiny Over New Court Order

June 25, 2026

A recent court ruling compels law enforcement agencies to reveal how they use facial‑recognition technology. The decision follows growing concerns that the software may misidentify people and violate privacy rights. The judge’s order requires police departments to disclose the algorithms they run

crime

Texas Death Row Woman Talks About Her Crime in Jail Calls

June 25, 2026

In a series of recorded conversations, a woman on Texas death row explained how she viewed her 2020 murder. She said the act of killing a pregnant friend was “just one horrible thing” that would be used against her by authorities. The speaker expressed frustration over prison rules, such as the inab

crime

Bribes, Arrests and Police Scandal Shake New York City

June 25, 2026

Frank Carone, who once ran the office of former Mayor Eric Adams, was taken into custody early Monday after federal agents seized his house. Investigators say he accepted money routed through his brother, Anthony Carone, linked to a contract that turned a hotel into a homeless shelter. The same br

politics

Election Rules Stay With States, Judge Says

June 25, 2026

A federal judge in Boston decided that President Trump’s order to change how elections are run cannot be carried out. The court turned a temporary block from last year into a permanent one, stopping most of the order’s demands. The judge said that the Constitution does not give the President powe

opinion

Animals Shape America’s Story

June 25, 2026

People, presidents and wars often headline history books, but animals have quietly carried the nation forward. Back when the United States relied on farms rather than factories, farmers like Thomas Jefferson believed that independent growers were essential to liberty. Without modern machines, the

lifestyle

A New Home for Women’s Sports Fans in Austin

June 25, 2026

Austin welcomed a fresh spot for women and queer sports lovers when the 1972 Pub opened its doors last year. The founders, Debra Hallum and Marlene du Plessis, had been talking about a lesbian‑friendly bar for years. They were inspired by similar venues in other cities, learning from owners who face

opinion

LGBTQ+ Players Call Out UFC’s Missing Pride Nights

June 25, 2026

The WNBA star Angel McCoughtry says the UFC should welcome Pride Nights. She argues that saying sexuality is just a private matter ignores how sports can support people. Angel points out that other groups, like the military, get special attention from leagues. In a recent TV interview, she sa

science

Microglia Make a Comeback: From Lab Ideas to Patient Care

June 25, 2026

Scientists have discovered that the brain’s own cleaning crew, microglia, can be swapped out to treat neurological damage. In early experiments, researchers took healthy microglial cells and introduced them into damaged brain tissue in animal models. The new cells helped clear debris, reduce inflamm

politics

Ukrainian Plan to Hit Russian War Supplies

June 25, 2026

President Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine will launch pre‑emptive strikes against Russian facilities used to support its war effort. The move comes as Kyiv increases attacks on energy infrastructure, hoping to pressure Moscow into negotiations. In a recent speech, the Ukrainian leader instructed i

sports

Iran Players Face New Travel Hurdle Before World Cup Match

June 25, 2026

The Iranian football squad is dealing with a fresh obstacle as they prepare to face Egypt in Seattle. A delay at the U. S. airport has pushed back the arrival of key figures, including forward Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei. Their late arrival has left the rest of the team waiting for