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College sports rules: Who should decide the future?

June 5, 2026

College sports are in a mess with no clear rules. Some want Congress to step in and create national guidelines, while others argue that powerhouse conferences should keep control. Nick Saban, the famous Alabama coach, recently told senators that the current system is broken and needs fixing. He supp

politics

What happens when a president starts losing fast?

June 5, 2026

A president who once had strong support now faces big problems as midterm elections approach. Approval ratings have dropped sharply from 52% to just 38%, while dislike for the president has grown by 15 points. Many of his policies, like tariffs and military actions, have turned voters against him. R

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Court Backs FCC on Data Fines Against Big Telecom

June 5, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court recently sided with the Federal Communications Commission in a case about how the agency punishes companies that mishandle customer data. By an 8-1 vote, the court rejected arguments from AT&T and Verizon that the FCC’s penalty system violates their constitutional right to a

environment

Forests Fading: Why Trees Keep Disappearing in Anne Arundel County

June 5, 2026

Back in 1609, when English settlers first arrived, the Chesapeake Bay area was almost entirely covered in forests. Over time, trees were cut down for farms and buildings, especially for growing tobacco. By the late 1800s, farming slowed down in some areas, letting forests grow back. But by 1950, ano

lifestyle

Soccer, School, and a Syracuse Neighborhood's Comeback Story

June 5, 2026

Syracuse’s North Side has always been a patchwork of arrivals—Irish and Germans in the 1800s, Italians in the early 1900s, Bosnians in the ’90s, and more recently, Congolese, Somalis, and Burmese families. Each wave faced skepticism, but the city’s investment in refugee resettlement wasn’t just abou

politics

Senator changes mind on long-standing Senate rule after winning election

June 5, 2026

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman showed up to his first Senate term with big plans for changing how the chamber works. In 2022, he campaigned on getting rid of the filibuster rule that lets a small group block most laws. This rule often stops big changes, even when many Americans want them. Back

weather

Dust from Africa: What Mississippi should expect this season

June 5, 2026

Every summer, a strange visitor crosses the ocean to visit parts of the United States. Tiny particles from the Sahara Desert in Africa travel thousands of miles, carried by winds across the Atlantic. This year, Mississippi will likely see its first wave of this dust over the weekend. The sky may loo

weather

Can You Spot the Northern Lights in New Jersey This Week?

June 5, 2026

Sky watchers in New Jersey might get a rare treat tonight and Friday if the weather cooperates. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects a geomagnetic storm strong enough to push the Northern Lights farther south than usual. The lights could be visible across much of North America

politics

New Push in U. S. Politics: Ukraine Help and Russia Penalties Gain Ground

June 5, 2026

A recent vote in the U. S. House shows cracks in the usual teamwork among Republicans. A mix of Democrats and some Republicans backed a bill to send money and weapons to Ukraine and add tougher rules against Russia. This happened after months of the bill sitting idle, proving that not every lawmaker

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Big Names Skip the White House UFC Showdown

June 5, 2026

Plenty of Hollywood stars and athletes got invites to the first-ever UFC fight night at the White House lawn, including Adam Sandler and Mario Lopez. Both sent their regrets— Lopez because he’s busy filming a holiday movie, Sandler without an explanation. But some big names might still show up, like