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New Art Leader Takes Charge at Southeast Louisiana

June 15, 2026

Michael Eble has stepped into the role of head of visual arts and design at Southeast Louisiana University. Before this, he was assistant dean for the College of Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he managed collegewide communication and ran the Fletcher Hall Gallery. Eble also

opinion

Fans in the U. S. Face a Hard Choice at Iran’s World Cup Match

June 15, 2026

Iran’s national soccer team is set to play in the United States this summer, but many fans living abroad are torn. The country’s recent crackdown on protests and the ongoing war with the U. S. and Israel add pressure to a simple love of the game. The team was given visas at the last minute and had

politics

U. S. President Seeks Exit From Iran Conflict, But Trade‑Offs Raise Questions

June 15, 2026

After more than three months of fighting, the U. S. president signed a memorandum that could end hostilities with Iran and lower fuel costs worldwide. The deal, brokered through Pakistan, lets Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that has been closed during the war. By restoring th

business

KPMG Australia Pauses New Government Projects Amid Ethics Probe

June 15, 2026

The federal Department of Finance announced that KPMG Australia will not submit bids for any new government contracts from June 16 to September 30. This pause comes while the firm’s internal governance, culture and ethical standards are under scrutiny following whistleblower claims that confidential

sports

Michael Chandler: From Small Town to Big Ring

June 15, 2026

Born in a quiet Missouri town on April 24, 1986, Michael Chandler grew up surrounded by family and sports. His parents, Michael Sr. and Betty, raised four children, and the youngest showed a natural talent for athletics early on. Chandler played both football and wrestling in high school, earning a

politics

Iranian‑American Protesters Gear Up for World Cup Showdown in Los Angeles

June 15, 2026

A group of Iranian‑American activists is planning a large demonstration outside the Los Angeles stadium where Iran will face New Zealand in its first World Cup match. They want to wave the old lion‑and‑sun flag, which Iran used before 1979, and urge the team to stop playing if the banners appear ins

politics

Cross in Council: A Clash of Beliefs

June 15, 2026

A debate erupted in the town hall of Ivry-sur-Seine when a councilor named Kevin Nader, who belongs to the National Rally party, raised a rule that would ban religious symbols in official meetings. The proposed change threatened to remove signs such as hijabs, which some members wear. When the mayor

education

A local teacher gets special recognition for going the extra mile

June 15, 2026

A McHenry high school teacher recently joined nearly 450 other educators from Illinois who received awards for their outstanding contributions. Kathryn Larson, who teaches social studies, earned the Meritorious Service award specifically for her early-career achievements. The Illinois State Board of

politics

A Night of Fights, Flips, and Strange Politics

June 15, 2026

It’s not every day you see dirt bikes flipping over White House grass or bald eagles dropping into a spectacle. Yet that’s exactly what happened yesterday as part of a high-budget cage fight event planned for the president’s 80th birthday. The whole thing was sold as the "most historic sporting even

sports

Fans Brave Rain with Umbrellas and Cold Drinks at World Cup Opener

June 15, 2026

The first big match of the World Cup kicked off under heavy rain in Houston, forcing fans to adapt quickly to the wet conditions. Instead of staying home, supporters from Germany and Curacao rushed to nearby shops to grab last-minute rain gear and drinks. The sudden downpour caught many off guard, t