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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Stands Firm as China Pulls Back Its Coast Guard

Taiwan’s coast guard announced that its waters cannot be claimed by China, saying the island will push back any ships that try to enter. The statement came after Beijing withdrew a patrol off Taiwan’s eastern coast, which had inspected nearly two hundred vessels and fixed three violations. Chi

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

New York’s Riverfront Rebuild: A Questionable Plan for a City in the Flood

The city’s latest waterfront projects claim to protect Lower Manhattan from future floods, but many question whether the science truly supports such drastic changes. Experts now say that earlier predictions of dramatic sea‑level rises were exaggerated, and recent studies show no clear acceleratio

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

One‑Day Equipment Loans: AI Meets Blockchain in Private Credit

Trad. Fi and W3 aim to move a $650 million pipeline of U. S. equipment loans onto the blockchain in four years. They target manufacturers, industrial electricians and solar installers, hoping AI can evaluate risk, do due diligence and set rates fast enough to cut a month‑long process down to a si

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

North Korea’s New Uranium Plant Could Grow Its Arsenal

The country is building a huge new enrichment center in Yongbyon that could lift its capacity to 75 percent. Kim Jong Un toured the site last week and said the plan is “exponential. ” He claimed the nation’s nuclear power is now “inconceivable. ” Experts say the plant will hold over 9, 000 cen

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Jun 11 2026EDUCATION

How Weight Bias Shapes College Life

Weight bias is a hidden force on campus. Students who expect to be judged for their size often change how they study. They may avoid classes where they feel exposed or skip group projects because of fear. The pressure is real. When classmates or teachers actually treat them poorly, the imp

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Jun 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Feeling Forever Young: A 75‑Year‑Old’s Secret to Life

Jane Seymour, now 75, says she feels more alive than ever and shares why she stays vibrant. She tells viewers that age is just a number, comparing herself to a teenager in spirit and noting she has never felt happier or more energetic. When asked if there is a special trick, she laughs that th

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

DC Defenders Ready to Battle Home Crowd in the United Bowl

The DC Defenders aim to keep their crown when they head to Audi Field for the United Bowl, facing the Louisville Kings. The matchup will be shown on ABC7 and is set for Saturday night. During a 7News interview, Lois Cook, the United Bowl host and Audi Field’s in‑game official, teased fans abou

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Jun 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Game Secrets: Inside Kyoto Xanadu and Its Hidden Labs

Kyoto Xanadu is a fresh adventure set in the ancient city of Kyoto, where players dive into a strange maze called the labyrinth. The game mixes school life with supernatural quests, letting characters help different parts of Hirasaka Academy while uncovering mystical secrets. Players can earn poi

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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 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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