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The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

Coffee Shop Faces Investigation After Rejecting Politician

A New York coffee chain has come under scrutiny from the Justice Department after it reportedly turned away a U. S. congressman during a weekend visit. The chain posted on social media that it would have refused service to Representative Dan Goldman if it had recognized him. The company’s statement

A Candidate’s Social Media Problem: Likes Draw Attention and Outrage

A Long Island candidate running for Congress has a social media history that’s raising eyebrows—and not in a good way. The hopeful, who’s in a tight race for the June primary, has been caught approving posts that mock Jewish communities and spread hateful stereotypes. One of his "likes" even seemed

opinion

Election Ads in Colorado: Don't Let Labels Decide Your Vote

Colorado voters are getting hit with a wave of campaign messages ahead of the Democratic primary. Mailers, texts, and online ads promise to show who’s truly "progressive, " but the labels don’t always tell the full story. Groups calling themselves "Colorado Affordability Project" or "Denver Progress

Crypto Cash Powers Maryland Primary

A money group that ties itself to the crypto world has put more than $5. 5 million into a Maryland Democratic primary race, backing Adrian Boafo, who is seen as the next person in line for Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat that will close at the end of 2026. The group, called Protect Progress, says it back

sports

Who Will Shine for the Falcons in 2026?

The Atlanta Falcons are on the brink of a new era, and several young players could become the team’s next stars. The focus has often been on safety Xavier Watts, but other athletes are ready to step up as well. Xavier Watts made a splash in his rookie year with 96 tackles, 11 pass break‑ups and fiv

education

Critical Thinking, Decision Skills and How Kids Feel About Their Own Success

The way children think about solving problems has a big impact on how they view their own achievements. In today’s schools, teachers want students to think deeply instead of simply repeating facts. To understand this shift, researchers looked at how pupils in primary school use problem‑solving

sports

Pierce's Long Wait to Prove His Worth with the Colts

The Colts just handed Michael Pittman’s job to Pierce with a massive $116 million contract, but his ankle surgery could bench him for months. Doctors cleared him for surgery after months of nagging pain, expecting a three to six-month recovery—just in time for training camp. If he misses most of cam

How Chicago's School Board Race Got Messy Before the Vote Even Started

June 21, 2026

Chicago’s upcoming school board election isn’t just about picking new leaders—it’s also about who even gets to be on the ballot. Out of 51 candidates running, 28 have faced objections challenging their petitions. These aren’t just minor clerical issues; they’re legal fights that can knock hopefuls o