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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

When Family Outings Turn Into Nightmares

On a normal Sunday in Idaho, families gathered for a fun horse race event. Suddenly, armed officers arrived in helicopters and armored trucks. What was supposed to be a joyful day turned into chaos. Instead of five people targeted for gambling, 105 were arrested—all on minor immigration charges. Kid

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

A Busy Worksite Meets Neighbor Complaints in Homer Township

A plan to bring a big trucking and excavation company to Homer Township hit a snag when local leaders and residents pushed back. Badger Daylighting wants to build an office and park around 30 trucks on 38 acres near 159th Street. The company uses high-pressure water to dig safely around buried pipes

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Delaware’s 2027 budget: More money for schools, childcare and healthcare

Delaware is getting ready to spend $196 million more than last year to improve education and healthcare. Lawmakers met recently to finalize the budget before the June deadline. Most of this money will go toward schools and childcare, but experts say the plan still has gaps. Childcare workers will s

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Team Up With Finance Firms to Speed Up AI Chip Access

Companies building advanced AI systems are teaming up with investment firms to lock in hardware far ahead of time. Instead of waiting for chips to become available, they’re getting financial backers to fund chip production before demand even peaks. This unusual move shows how desperate tech firms ar

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Jun 05 2026BUSINESS

Banks Chase SpaceX Cash Before Big IPO

Wall Street is pulling out all the stops to get wealthy investors excited about SpaceX’s upcoming stock sale. Major banks like Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley are throwing lavish events this week, hoping to win over clients who want a piece of the $75 billion IPO. That price tag makes

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

How South America’s tech-smart borders could teach the world

Two countries at the tip of South America show how borders are no longer just lines on a map. Argentina and Chile are using high-tech tools to catch criminals while keeping travel smooth for tourists and traders. Instead of just checking passports at the gate, both nations now scan passengers before

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Jun 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Push for Clean Jobs in Pittsburgh’s Backyard

Local leaders in Allegheny County are betting big on clean technology to revive the region’s economy. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed an order that could reshape how businesses grow here. The plan, called ACT NOW, sets up a team of experts—including company bosses, union reps, and u

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Jun 05 2026FINANCE

Fort Technology Gets Green Light for Nasdaq Debut While Keeping TSX Presence

A company called Fort Technology just got the nod to join the Nasdaq stock exchange, but it's not leaving its current home on the TSX Venture Exchange. Starting June 8, Fort's shares will trade under the symbol "FRTT" on Nasdaq while still showing up as "FORT" on the TSX. This dual-listing move coul

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Jun 05 2026EDUCATION

Staten Island students shine at science fair without winners

Over 100 young minds from 28 schools across Staten Island gathered recently at Borough President’s Hall of Science for an event that proves innovation isn’t just for adults. Instead of prizes for top projects, the focus stayed on sharing ideas freely. Students showed off experiments ranging from sim

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Jun 05 2026LIFESTYLE

A peek inside Rhode Island's rare $18. 8M coastal mansion

Watch Hill looks like a postcard stuck in time. The small corner of Rhode Island feels more like a 19th-century painting than a modern town. Instead of towering condos or flashy beach clubs, you find narrow lanes lined with large shingle-style homes that have watched storms roll by for generations.

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