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A Chance to Clean Up a Painted Mess

July 1, 2026

An art teacher from Berks County, once proud of his Harvard background and tenure at a well‑known school in Pottstown, now faces the fallout of selling fake paintings. The 78‑year‑old admitted in federal court that he misrepresented works as creations of Picasso and Warhol, leading to charges of mai

education

New Loan Rules Hit Medical Students, Spark Legal Backlash

July 1, 2026

A recent court decision has reversed a federal move that would have sharply cut the amount of money nursing students could borrow. The ruling, issued by Judge Beryl Howell, restored full loan limits for nursing programs that had been reduced under a policy finalized by the Department of Education la

crime

Police Shootings In Boyle Heights Prompt New Review

July 1, 2026

A police video released by the LAPD shows officers firing at a man in Boyle Heights after he brandished knives and a kitchen tool. The incident happened around 1:35 a. m. on May 16 when officers from the Hollenbeck Patrol Division responded to a 911 call about a violent assault with a weapon. The ca

politics

New Rules for Schools and the Capitol in Minnesota

July 1, 2026

In Minnesota, several new rules start on July 1. They cover schools, the state Capitol, and social media. First, schools must set up a way for people to report threats anonymously. This can be an app, a website or a phone line. The state will give $4 million to help schools build these systems. If

crime

Nurse’s Drug Habit Sparks Two Deaths and a Lawsuit

July 1, 2026

A lawsuit filed by two nurses says a long‑time emergency department worker in western Pennsylvania worked while intoxicated and stole controlled drugs. The case names the hospital system, its leaders, and the nurse accused of misconduct as defendants. The nurses claim that the doctor’s addiction

politics

Kid in Kent Faces $6, 000 Loan He Never Took

July 1, 2026

A man from Kent, Washington, is suing the U. S. Department of Education after a student loan showing up on his credit report that he never applied for. The lawsuit names Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Federal Student Aid chief Richard Lucas as defendants. He says a thief used his name, Social

technology

AI is the New Game‑Changer for Business

July 1, 2026

Enterprise tech has always been a one‑way street: companies change to fit new software. From old school ERP to cloud apps and data dashboards, each wave promised better efficiency but forced firms to adopt a common way of working. That trend made it hard for businesses to keep the unique parts that

weather

Heat‑Broke Road in Algonquin, Drivers Urged to Watch Out

July 1, 2026

A stretch of Algonquin Road just west of Route 25 cracked and bent after a week of intense heat. The damage started around noon on Monday, causing cars to swerve and creating a traffic jam for the next 24 hours. By 12:50 a. m. Tuesday, state workers had patched the road and all lanes were open again

politics

Government Rules on Food Stamps Spark Debate

July 1, 2026

A recent court decision has put the rules around food stamp purchases under scrutiny. The judge said that the Department of Agriculture does not have the authority to change what items can be bought with these benefits. This move highlights how lawmakers need to step in. About 42 million people use

politics

City Residents Decide Which Services Shrink

July 1, 2026

The city of Des Moines has opened an online survey to let people choose which services might be cut. The goal is to save $12 million for the 2028 budget year that starts on July 1, 2027. The city says state tax law changes have limited how much money it can raise, so it must reduce spending. City o