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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

FTC Hits Trans Health Group Over Claims About Youth Care

The Federal Trade Commission, together with four states, has filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). The case argues that WPATH made false statements about care for transgender minors and earned money from those claims. The suit also says the group

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Collecting Red Shards in Elliot’s World

The little red shards scattered across the game are more than just collectibles; they boost your character’s power when you gather enough of them. Each time a player collects four shards, they fuse into a single tear that represents the hero’s health, much like hearts in classic adventure titles. Th

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Horseshoe Crabs: Time to Say Goodbye to Their Harvest

The horseshoe crab has lived for about 475 million years, helping keep people safe from harmful bacteria. For half a century it has been caught in huge numbers across the United States, especially along Massachusetts’ coast. Most of these crabs are drained for a test that checks if medicines c

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Jun 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Scottish soccer crowds show Boston who’s boss in drinking stakes

When Scottish soccer fans invaded Boston last weekend, they didn’t just cheer their team on—they emptied local bars faster than you can say “cheers. ” While Irish-American drinkers usually get the spotlight for their legendary nights out, the visitors from Scotland outdid them by swarming taverns be

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Mystery Show Worth Your Time Before Season Two

A new mystery series is about to drop its second season, and it’s getting overlooked despite being one of the most original shows around. Paramount+ has plenty of big names in its lineup, but this crime mystery stands out for all the right reasons. While shows like Yellowstone and its spin-offs get

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Jun 18 2026CRIME

A local business owner and gun trainer made a deadly choice after a night out

Eric Franks had spent years teaching people in West Philadelphia how to handle guns safely. In one of his videos, he showed how to secure a belt loaded with gear so a firearm wouldn’t swing loose. Friends remember him repeating the same lesson: “Don’t pull your gun unless you have to. ” Yet on a Sat

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A classic crime movie is returning to streaming soon

One of Kevin Costner’s most famous early films is about to get a fresh chance online. "The Untouchables, " a 1987 crime thriller, will appear on Paramount+ next month. The movie helped launch Costner’s career as a leading man in Hollywood. Though he had been acting for years, this film marked his bi

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Behind the scenes at the G7: Trump meets Putin and Zelenskiy with unclear outcomes

At a quiet lakeside town in France, world leaders gathered for a major meeting. Among them were Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Trump later claimed he had productive discussions with both. But what does "productive" really mean here? Zelenskiy and his team

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Sparkle: The Real Work in Dance Competitions

A small dance show is about to launch, giving twelve unknown dancers their first real shot at the spotlight. This isn’t some flashy prime-time event—it’s a smaller competition that tests more than just dance skills. Judges and hosts bring their own energy, but the real challenge starts long before t

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Why a High-Tech Ocean Network Costing Taxpayers $386 Million Faces Sudden Cuts

Scientists and lawmakers are raising alarms after learning that a massive network of ocean sensors—built over years at a cost of $386 million—could be dismantled by 2027. The system, made up of more than 900 instruments spread across coastal waters from Oregon to Greenland, has spent the last decade

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