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Senator Collins' voting record raises serious concerns

June 29, 2026

Senator Susan Collins has reached a milestone of 10, 000 votes, but it's not just the number that matters. Many of her votes have shaped policies that weakened democracy and increased inequality. For instance, her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 was followed by a decision t

sports

Behind the Scenes: What Mizzou Football Faces Before the Big Games

June 29, 2026

Summer isn't just about sun and rest for college football coaches. Take Eli Drinkwitz of Mizzou, who just wrapped up a whirlwind few months. After watching elite talent at the World Cup—his highlight reel included Messi scoring a hat trick—he returned to Missouri to prepare for another season of hig

art

Two Critics, One Life: Art, Love and the New York Scene

June 28, 2026

Roberta Smith and Jerry Saltz are two of the most respected voices in art criticism, yet their lives seem to belong to a different world than most people imagine. They are married, and both spend almost every moment thinking about art, writing about it, and attending shows. Their days are filled wit

sports

Spurs Can Wait: No Need to Offload Big Names

June 26, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur enjoys a solid financial cushion this summer, meaning they aren’t forced to sell key players just to meet league rules. The club’s budget is strong enough that it can choose when and if it wants to part with squad members. Only a few fringe players might be sold simply to boo

politics

Zimbabwe’s Senate Gives Green Light to Longer Presidential Terms

June 25, 2026

Zimbabwe’s Senate made a bold move this week by voting overwhelmingly to extend presidential terms from five to seven years. With 75 senators in favor and just four against, the change clears the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030—if he signs the bill. The new rule als

entertainment

Redford‑Inspired Award Highlights Eco‑Stories in Indie Films

June 24, 2026

Film Independent has teamed up with the Redford Center to create a new prize that pays tribute to late filmmaker Robert Redford. The award, called the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, will reward a single American narrative film or television show that tackles environmental topics in an im

celebrities

Comfort sneaks onto the celebrity shoe list—and onto sale

June 24, 2026

Walk a mile in any star’s shoes lately and you may end up in the same comfy brand. Vivaia, a line known for “barefoot-feel” soles and breezy silhouettes, is flashing sale tags up to 30 % off during Amazon Prime Day. The Margot Mary Jane 3. 0—worn by Katie Holmes in LA while carrying a bouquet—is eve

politics

Peru’s tight election exposes deep political divisions

June 24, 2026

Peru’s presidential runoff ended with a razor-thin margin, and the losing candidate is refusing to accept the results. Roberto Sanchez, a leftist leader, claims fraud after conservative rival Keiko Fujimori took a slight lead. Officials have spent weeks verifying contested votes, but Sanchez insists

politics

Snack Freedom Wins Legal Battle

June 23, 2026

A federal judge in Washington, D. C. has stopped the Trump administration from blocking people who use food stamps from buying sugary drinks and candy in five states. Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not have the legal power to approve state rules that would

politics

Michigan's top health official steps aside just months before governor's term ends

June 23, 2026

Elizabeth Hertel, who runs Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services, announced she will leave her job at the end of June. Her departure comes months before Governor Gretchen Whitmer finishes her term in January 2027. The announcement didn’t say where Hertel is going next, leaving many curi