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oversight board

Ventura County Schools Spend Big on Freebies

June 26, 2026

Ventura County schools spent over $700, 000 in just three years on branded items like pens, tote bags, and tumblers. Most of these freebies had the superintendent’s name and the school office’s logo. Critics say this is a waste when schools face budget cuts and fewer students. The spending spree st

sports

College sports face new rules for player payments

June 26, 2026

A federal judge recently decided that marketing firms hired by universities to handle player payments must follow the same rules as other groups involved in name-image-likeness deals. These firms, called multimedia rights companies, help schools sell sponsorships and promotional opportunities to ath

technology

Google Finance steps up with new AI tools and a fresh app for Android users

June 26, 2026

Google Finance just left its testing phase behind, launching a dedicated Android app packed with fresh tools. The big draw is portfolio tracking, a feature many users missed since it vanished back in 2017. Now, investors can pull up a single dashboard to check how their stocks are doing and get quic

technology

Google’s New Finance Tools: What’s Actually New?

June 26, 2026

Google is rolling out a fresh take on tracking investments with a standalone app, starting with Android users before bringing it to iPhone owners later in the year. The app joins Google’s existing lineup but stands out by letting people watch specific stocks or entire portfolios all in one place. Be

technology

Memory Stocks Flying Under the Radar Right Now

June 26, 2026

The tech world is buzzing about AI, but the real bottleneck isn't just smart software—it's the tiny chips that remember everything these machines do. High-speed memory chips, like the DRAM and NAND driving phones, computers, and gaming consoles, are in short supply. This shortage is pushing up price

religion

Faith in Prison: More Than Just a Chapel Service

June 26, 2026

Prisons don't just hold bodies—they hold identities, broken relationships, and shattered self-images. When someone lands behind bars, they often lose everything that once defined them: their job, their family role, even their sense of belonging. In that empty space, faith steps in—not as a quick fix

environment

Help Rises for Venezuela After Quakes Destroy Buildings and Trap Hundreds

June 26, 2026

On June 25, twin earthquakes struck near Venezuela’s northwest coast, registering 7. 2 and 7. 5 on the Richter scale. The tremors, felt roughly 160 kilometers from Caracas, toppled over 250 buildings and trapped roughly 200 people under rubble. Deaths climbed past 188, with injury counts topping 1,

crime

Police Face‑Recognition Scrutiny Over New Court Order

June 25, 2026

A recent court ruling compels law enforcement agencies to reveal how they use facial‑recognition technology. The decision follows growing concerns that the software may misidentify people and violate privacy rights. The judge’s order requires police departments to disclose the algorithms they run

politics

School Board Picks New Staff for Rock Island‑Milan

June 25, 2026

The Rock Island‑Milan school district has announced several new administrative hires. First, a seasoned educator named Sarah Lee will become the assistant principal for elementary schools. She has spent ten years teaching and is known for her focus on student engagement. Second, the district

art

A New Space for Chinese Queer Art in San Francisco

June 25, 2026

The first museum that showcases queer art from China and its diaspora just opened in San Francisco’s Chinatown, a neighborhood known for its historic Chinese community. The building sits next to the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum and offers a single room filled with photographs, zines,