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Unmasking a Hollywood Mystery: New Theory on Marilyn Monroe's Death

June 20, 2026

The death of the famed actress is now being questioned by a former investigator. He argues that the official story may have hidden deeper truths. He believes powerful people could have influenced what truly happened in 1962. The investigator says that the case should have been treated as a hom

crime

A Young Protester’s Cross‑Burning Gets a Light‑Touch Bail

June 20, 2026

A 21‑year‑old student from the University of Illinois Chicago, named Merlin Lu, sparked a citywide debate when he set fire to a wooden cross in Grant Park and placed a “Make America Great Again” hat on top. The act, initially described by some officials and media as a racist or white‑supremacist att

crime

Bethel Police Chief Faces 70 Charges After Return to Ohio

June 20, 2026

Chad Essert, once the head of Bethel’s police force, is back in Clermont County after being extradited from Florida. The sheriff’s office booked him into jail late Thursday evening, and he will stay there without bail while 70 felony counts loom. His first court date is set for Monday. The indictme

politics

Ecuador Lets Foreign Soldiers Help Fight Drug Cartels

June 20, 2026

The Ecuadorian government has opened a new chapter in its fight against drug gangs by allowing foreign troops to operate on its soil. President Daniel Noboa signed a decree that lets soldiers from partner nations work side‑by‑side with local forces in the most violent provinces. The decision follows

crime

Hotel Staff Faces Long Jail Time Over Online Abuse

June 20, 2026

A young man from Westland, Michigan, was handed a serious prison sentence after he admitted to sending sexual messages to a minor while working at a local hotel. The case began when authorities received a complaint in November that the 23‑year‑old, Christian Jon Leo, was contacting a young person wi

health

Access to End‑of‑Life Care for Muslim Communities in Germany

June 20, 2026

In many German cities, people of Muslim background form a sizable group that often faces hidden barriers when seeking help at the end of life. Researchers have explored how these families negotiate care, discovering that language gaps and cultural expectations can slow the process. They found

religion

Church HQ Goes on Sale: A New Chapter for a Historic Faith

June 20, 2026

The Episcopal Church decided to list its 12‑story headquarters in Midtown Manhattan for sale or lease. The move follows years of discussion and is driven by changing work habits that now leave less than half the space in use. The building, finished in 1963 at a cost of $4 million, covers about 146,

health

Home Births in Rural Africa: What Drives the Choice?

June 20, 2026

In many African villages, women still give birth at home instead of hospitals. This habit raises serious health risks and contributes to many maternal deaths each year. The decision to stay at home is shaped by several layers of influence. At the personal level, some women believe that their own ex

politics

Russia Opens Door to Talks, Says Europe Must Stop Ultimatums

June 20, 2026

Russia has said it is ready to talk with European nations but will not accept demands that force it into a corner. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained that the world faces many complex problems, and these need conversation. He added that Europeans often think they can win talks by putting Russ

health

Ebola Fear Grows as Camp Deaths Surge in Eastern Congo

June 20, 2026

A displaced‑person camp near Bunia has seen more than 30 deaths since May, a number that local officials say is record‑breaking. The victims all showed classic Ebola signs such as fever, headache and vomiting, raising the alarm that the virus could be spreading quickly in a place already overrun by