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Jun 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Family‑Friendly Pride Weekend and Free Weddings in the Twin Cities

St. Paul’s fourth‑year Pride festival starts this weekend, turning the city into a lively hub of music, art and community. From noon to 8 p. m. on Saturday and Sunday, the Dual Citizen Brewing venue hosts a nonstop lineup of performers—ranging from The Harlow Pennies to the Cypher Side Dance School—

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Jun 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rock‑Band Life Lessons from a Starchild

Paul Stanley talks about the hard work behind Kiss’s biggest hits and how they stayed true to themselves. He says that being a frontman is more than just the flashy makeup; it’s about writing songs that fit the band’s energy. Stanley explains how “Rock and Roll All Nite” started as a simple id

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Jun 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago’s Hot June: Shows, Music, and Festivals You Can’t Miss

Summer in Chicago starts with a burst of culture. If you’re looking for something to do, the city is packed with theater, music, art and family fun. First up for theatre lovers is a new production of Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music. ” It follows actress Desirée Armfeldt as she navigates love and s

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Jun 11 2026ART

Golden Pages: A Long‑Term Look at Classic Children’s Books

The LSU Museum of Art has opened a new exhibit that lets people see how the beloved Little Golden Books have changed over eight decades. The display features more than 60 original drawings that first appeared in books starting in 1942. Curator Michelle Schulte says the show is more about remembering

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Jun 11 2026LIFESTYLE

San Antonio Unveiled: A Fresh Look at Culture, Food and Life

San Antonio is a fast‑growing city that draws people from all over the world. In recent years, thousands of residents have moved here from states like Missouri and California, as well as countries such as France and Kenya. Despite its size of about 1. 5 million people, the streets feel open; traff

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

How Idaho plans to spend $186 million on rural moms and babies

Idaho is getting serious about fixing gaps in care for mothers and young children in rural areas. The state health department just opened its first round of grants, offering $186 million from federal funds aimed at transforming rural healthcare. Alongside that, there’s an extra $1. 3 million set asi

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's growing pains: Big tech steps up with cash and ideas

Tech companies are waking up to a harsh reality: artificial intelligence is changing work faster than anyone predicted. The latest to admit this is Anthropic, which just pledged $200 million to study how AI will shake up jobs and the economy. Their CEO isn't just warning about upheaval—he's pushing

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

GM’s Battery Plans: Why the Shift Away From LFP Might Make Sense

General Motors once planned to use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in some of its future electric vehicles. LFP batteries are cheaper and last longer, which makes them great for budget-friendly cars. But now, the company seems to be changing its mind. Instead of focusing on LFP, GM is betting

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Jun 11 2026FINANCE

Why Chip Stock Marvell Is Getting a Big Boost on June 22

Marvell has been a standout player in the tech world this year, mostly because its chips power the backbone of artificial intelligence systems. Think of it as the invisible glue holding together data centers that process AI tasks. The company has seen its stock price explode—more than tripling in a

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Jun 11 2026CRIME

When AI gets it wrong: A man’s fight against a faulty facial recognition system

In late 2023, a Florida man named Richard Dillon found himself in a nightmare no one should experience. Police arrested him for allegedly trying to lure a child away from a McDonald’s, all because an AI system claimed his face matched surveillance footage. The problem? Dillon was hundreds of miles a

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