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Coahuila’s High‑Rank Holdouts: Visas Revoked, Jobs Secure

June 12, 2026

Coahuila’s government keeps two officials in their posts even after the United States revoked their visas in 2025. The pair, who are close to Governor Manolo Jimenez, remain on duty while the U. S. has been targeting Mexican officials for visa cancellations to pressure Mexico into cracking down on o

crime

Drug Cases Expose Tensions in U. S. -Mexico Relations

June 4, 2026

Two Mexican state governors now face U. S. scrutiny for alleged cartel ties, adding pressure to a relationship already strained by accusations of interference. Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal of Tamaulipas—both from the ruling party—lost their U. S. visas while under investigation, m

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays June 7‑13

June 1, 2026

June starts with a mix of seasoned actors, singers and sports figures. On the 7th, legendary director James Ivory turns 98 while actress Virginia McKenna hits 95. The day also marks Tom Jones’s 86th birthday and the talk‑show host Jenny Jones’s 80th. Meanwhile, Liam Neeson turns 74 and Colleen Camp,

environment

When climate research meets hidden agendas: The tangled web behind fossil fuel funding claims

May 30, 2026

A single accusation can spark years of controversy, especially when it involves science, money, and hidden motives. Back in 2015, a major news story claimed that a climate scientist received over a million dollars from fossil fuel companies, supposedly to spread misinformation. The scientist in ques

entertainment

Stars and Athletes Cheer at Indy 500’s Big Race Day

May 25, 2026

Every Memorial Day weekend, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway buzzes with more than just engines and speed. The 2026 Indy 500 pulled in a sold-out crowd of 350, 000 fans, but it wasn’t just racing fans filling the stands. A mix of athletes, actors, musicians, and TV personalities showed up to enjoy th

lifestyle

Peanut shop keeps old-school charm alive in Suffolk

May 11, 2026

The Planters Peanut Center in downtown Suffolk feels like a living snapshot of 1960s American shopping. The air smells strongly of freshly roasted peanuts, and the walls are covered in vintage signs and photos of Planters products from decades ago. Many visitors grew up nearby and still remember thi

entertainment

New Crime Show Sparks Mixed Feelings

May 8, 2026

The latest crime drama drops on Peacock and quickly gathers attention, yet it still feels a shadow of its creator’s earlier success. It follows Etta Tiger Jonze, a young woman who moves from grief to power after her family is killed. She rises as the top crime boss in South Florida, mixing vengea

politics

Cisco’s China Deal Faces Supreme Court Review

April 28, 2026

A lawsuit claims that Cisco Systems helped the Chinese government target Falun Gong followers. The case hinges on two U. S. statutes: the 18th‑century Alien Tort Statute and the 1991 Torture Victim Protection Act. Cisco argues it cannot be held responsible for actions taken abroad. The Supreme Cour

politics

When Your Phone Knows Too Much

April 28, 2026

Courts often struggle to draw a clear line between catching criminals and protecting personal freedoms. A recent hearing highlighted this tension as judges weighed whether police should need extra permission to dig into phone location details. The debate centered on a case from Virginia where detect

politics

Justice Books: From Courtroom to Children’s Pages

April 21, 2026

Supreme Court justices are stepping out of the courtroom and into bookstores, turning their legal expertise into stories for kids. The trend began with former Chief Justice William Rehnquist and has grown as the justices’ names become household brands. Their books range from memoirs to civic guides,