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Big Grants Boost New Ways to Save Babies and Fight Overdoses

June 24, 2026

The University of California, San Diego has just secured two sizeable research awards that together amount to $16 million. One grant comes from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, a federal program that looks to speed up life‑changing medical inventions. It will fund a team led by elec

business

Big Shake‑Up at KPMG Australia

June 23, 2026

KPMG Australia is making major changes after a whistleblower claim that the firm misused client secrets to win new work. The firm announced that its chair, Martin Sheppard, and two audit partners will step down as part of a wider reorganization. Sheppard is set to leave soon and will also retire

politics

A Ferris Wheel Fiasco at the State Fair

June 22, 2026

The new State Fair in Washington is trying to attract crowds with a giant Ferris wheel on the National Mall, but many people are skeptical about spending public money on what looks like a carnival. The fair will run from June 25 to July 10, starting with a speech by the former president on June 24.

religion

Faith, Politics, and Finding a Middle Ground

June 22, 2026

The tension between faith and political beliefs often sparks heated debates. Father James Martin, a well-known Catholic figure in the U. S. , argues that religious leaders should focus on faith rather than endorsing political parties or candidates. He believes that faith leaders should emphasize val

entertainment

A Real-Life Stay Where HBO’s The White Lotus is Filming

June 20, 2026

A guest at a luxury Saint-Tropez resort recently got a front-row seat to a scene from the latest season of "The White Lotus" without even trying. While lounging by the pool, Kat Jamieson watched as actor Laura Dern strolled around in a coordinated Missoni caftan—the same one she had bought from the

entertainment

A Fresh Take on History: Why This Anime Could Break Your Summer Watchlist

June 19, 2026

Crunchyroll just dropped a new anime that might sneak up on everyone this summer. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia follows Sitara, a bright young girl sold into slavery during the Islamic Golden Age. Her world flips when the Mongols attack, forcing her to protect a family library packed with ancient kn

politics

Rainy Juneteenth Plans Force Last-Minute Changes Across the South

June 19, 2026

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations faced an unexpected challenge—not from planning disagreements, but from the sky itself. Heavy storms sweeping through the southern and eastern U. S. forced cities to rethink outdoor events just days before June 19. In Clarkston, Georgia, organizers scrapped the ho

weather

Finding free sandbags near you in Louisiana before the storm

June 17, 2026

Storms are coming to Louisiana, and local leaders are handing out sandbags to help people protect their homes. Sandbags act like tiny walls that block water from flooding buildings. Instead of waiting until the last minute, officials want residents to grab sandbags now and get ready early. In Lafay

entertainment

Documentaries aiming for Emmy glory in 2026

June 17, 2026

Two big-name comedians from Canada are back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not for laughs. John Candy and Martin Short, who first teamed up decades ago on a sketch show, now have full documentary films about their lives in the running for Emmy awards. Candy’s film, made by Colin Hanks, digs in

politics

Visiting Roots and Rebuilding Connections: A Canadian Leader’s Irish Journey

June 15, 2026

Mark Carney’s recent trip to Ireland wasn’t just about tracing family history—it was also about rethinking how countries work together. While standing in his grandparents’ ancestral village of Aughagower, the Canadian prime minister met distant relatives he never knew he had. The village church, whe