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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Big names line up for Knicks Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

The NBA Finals shift to New York tonight with the Knicks holding a 2-0 lead over the Spurs. Crowds at Madison Square Garden tend to draw extra attention, and this year’s guest list already reads like a who’s who of Hollywood and music royalty. Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Fat Joe we

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Knicks Fans Bring Big Names to the Arena for Home Games

The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 20 years, and the crowd at Madison Square Garden won’t just be full of basketball fans. Celebrities, former players, and even surprise guests are lining up to catch the action. After winning the first two games in San Antonio, the

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Jun 09 2026OPINION

Should felons be allowed to lead a country?

The U. S. Constitution doesn’t stop a convicted felon from becoming president, even while in prison. When Donald Trump ran for office, voters knew about his 34 felony convictions. Now, as president again, he uses his power to build wealth, punish rivals, and escalate conflicts like the one with Iran

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Patriots bring in young tackle from Utah to fill a key spot

The New England Patriots wrapped up another offseason move by securing Caleb Lomu, a rookie offensive tackle from Utah. The team announced the signing this week after selecting Lomu in the first round of April’s draft. At 28th overall, he was one of the higher-profile additions the Patriots made dur

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Halloween fun at Magic Kingdom: what to expect this fall

The fall season at Magic Kingdom brings a special after-dark event that turns the park into a Halloween playground. Tickets are now on sale for this exclusive party, called Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Fireworks light up the sky each night at 10 p. m. , giving guests a chance to see the sh

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

How the Chesapeake Bay warns and guides us

The Chesapeake Bay isn't just a big body of water on Maryland's side—it's a living classroom telling us about the planet's health. For centuries, people here built their lives around its tides, from watermen who knew when fish would run to families who relied on its bounty. But now, the bay is sendi

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Jun 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Building a Future for U. S. Chip Makers: How Training Hubs Are Changing the Game

The U. S. is stepping up efforts to train workers for the semiconductor industry—a crucial move to stay competitive globally. Two federal agencies, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Commerce, have teamed up to fund a network of regional training centers under the CHIPS & Sc

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Texas Fights a Creeping Parasite Threat

Two more animals in Texas have tested positive for New World screwworm, a fly larva that feeds on living flesh. A week after the first case in decades showed up near the Mexican border, officials confirmed a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County now carry the parasite. Unlike common fl

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Military religion list sparks debate over faith freedom

The U. S. military just changed how troops list their religion—and not everyone is happy. The Pentagon slimmed down the list of recognized faiths from over 200 to just 31. Now, soldiers can pick from major religions like Christianity or Islam, but smaller groups like Wicca, paganism, or even atheism

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Mormon Leaders Fume as Pentagon Fixes Religious Label Mix-Up

The U. S. Department of Defense recently tried to clean up a confusing system for tracking military members' faiths. For years, service members could pick from over 200 religious labels on their records. But when the Pentagon cut that list down to just 31, it left out the Mormon faith entirely. That

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