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Jun 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

\\Upgrading Columbia’s Meters: A Big $42M Tech Leap\\

Columbia plans a costly upgrade that will swap out almost 54, 000 electric meters and about 53, 000 water meters for new digital versions. The goal is to stop the old system’s slow hand‑reading, broken devices and hidden leaks by letting data travel wirelessly to the city’s computers. The plan sa

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Jun 09 2026OPINION

AI Regulation: A Tightrope Between Innovation and Competition

The former White House AI advisor, David Sacks, voiced concerns that heavy government oversight could push the United States behind China in artificial intelligence. He argued that limiting AI development with strict rules might give Beijing an advantage, especially since the U. S. is only a few mon

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

China’s Arms Game: Strong Sales, Weak Reach

China has spent decades building a powerful weapons industry. The country now appears in the top five worldwide when it comes to selling military gear, according to a respected global tracker. Yet the real story is more nuanced than those numbers suggest. A key problem is that China’s armaments hav

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Jun 09 2026CRIME

Child Tragically Killed in Drive‑By, Four Men Sentenced

A 3‑year‑old boy lost his life when a bullet ricocheted into his home during a drive‑by shooting in Georgia. The incident happened while he and his brother were watching television. Four men involved in the attack have now received prison sentences. Julian Cubillos, age 19, pleaded guilty to volunt

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

NBC Shakes Up Lineup, Drops Nine Shows

NBC has pulled the plug on nine different programs as it readies its schedule for the next TV season. The move hits a broad spectrum of shows, from a highly praised comedy to a long‑running crime series and even the 30‑year‑old celebrity news show that many people grew up watching. The decision

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Jun 09 2026CRIME

Murder on Memorial Day: A GPS‑Tracked Twist

A 21‑year‑old from Fridley, Raquan Rahjai Johnson, faces murder charges after a drive‑by shooting on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. Police say he fired at least one person and may have been involved in a second, more deadly incident. The first shooting occurred on May 24 near Penn Avenue North. Wit

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ray Donovan Hits Apple TV’s Top Spot After Six Years

A crime drama that once aired on a premium cable channel is now the number one show on Apple TV’s streaming list, even though its final episode aired six years ago. The series follows Ray Donovan, a Los Angeles fixer who solves problems for powerful people while juggling his own family drama.

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Jun 09 2026CRIME

Woman Sentenced for Sharing Child Abuse Images

A 29‑year‑old woman from Mount Clemens was handed a sentence of 60 days in jail and five years of probation after admitting to distributing child sexual abuse material on her computer. The judge ruled in March 2025 following a series of court delays. The investigation began when the National Cent

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Jun 09 2026ART

Community Soccer: A Local Take on the World Cup

In Boyle Heights, a new art show opened last Friday at Espacio 1839. The space was alive with music, the smell of leather and bright soccer shirts hanging on racks. People crowded in because the shop was full, and a new exhibit called “El Fútbol Es del Pueblo” was on display. The exhibition has m

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Jun 09 2026ART

Cross‑Continental Canvas: Art that Bridges Dallas and Africa

Bukekile Dube, a Zimbabwean born in 1975, has made Dallas her home for over twenty years. She founded Indibano Art Residency to give African artists a place to work in Texas, and she runs the program from a modest bungalow in Midway Hollow. \\ Her goal is simple: let art speak where words fall shor

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