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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

A Star‑Studded Conversation: Michael J. Fox and Caleb Williams

Michael J. Fox, known worldwide for his roles in film and his work with Parkinson’s research, recently shared a surprising encounter with the Chicago Bears’ rookie quarterback. During a podcast episode hosted by Chris Simms, Fox explained that just before the NFC Championship game he ran into the ac

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

Fanatics Wins a Big Legal Battle, But Bigger War Still Looms

A lawsuit that accused Fanatics and top sports leagues of unfairly raising trading‑card prices has been officially closed. The case, called Scaturo v. Fanatics, was dismissed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain in New York with prejudice, meaning the plaintiffs cannot bring the same claim again. The decisi

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Road Revival: A New Name for a Fresh Start

Sayonara Drive, once known for its high crime rate, is getting a makeover in Citrus Heights. The city started buying and demolishing old houses along the street back in 2009, hoping to turn it into a safer place. Now, new homes are popping up thanks to a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Eig

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Jun 11 2026SCIENCE

Life in Messy Neighbourhoods Slows Down Brain Navigation

Living in places full of trash, broken buildings and crime can make it harder for people to think clearly. Most studies that look at this problem use simple lab tests, so they miss how real‑world surroundings affect daily thinking. A new test called the Neighborhood Errand Task (NET) was made to loo

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Baton Rouge Builds a Police‑Federal Hub to Fight Gangs, Not Immigration

The city council decided to accept a $1. 16 million grant that will let federal agents work side‑by‑side with local police in a new gang‑crime task force. The proposal sparked worry among residents who feared it could lead to ICE raids or other immigration enforcement actions in Baton Rouge. P

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Jun 11 2026CRIME

Mom Charged After Alleged Plan to Poison Kids in Car

A woman from Oregon is facing three counts of first‑degree attempted murder after she allegedly tried to fill her family car with exhaust fumes while her three preschoolers were inside. The mother, 32, was said to have convinced the children that they were having a sleepover and then turned on the e

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Jun 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Animated Show Lets Sushi Chef Fight Food Wars

A fresh cartoon series is coming to Adult Swim, turning a popular DC graphic novel into animation. The story follows Jiro, a lone sushi chef who must navigate a future Los Angeles ruled by culinary tyrants. Two rival groups clash over food: the Internationalists mix global flavors into daring dishes

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

Bangladesh Takes on Australia in a Storm‑Ready ODI

The second One Day International between Bangladesh and Australia is set to begin under sunny skies, but a quick look at the weather says it could change. Early morning showers are expected around the Sher‑E‑Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, but experts say they should clear before play star

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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

Severe Storm Alert Hits Southeast Minnesota

A weather warning is active for parts of southeastern Minnesota until 7 p. m. local time. The alert covers the towns of Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Residents in these areas should stay informed and prepare for possible severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service

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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Bay Area: Fire Risks Rise

San Francisco is set to see a sudden heat surge, with Thursday’s temperature climbing to 82 degrees—over two dozen degrees above the usual average. Coastal towns will stay mild, but valleys may hit 90s and higher places could reach near triple digits. The weather pattern that separates the coast fro

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