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Jun 11 2026CRIME

Behind the Scenes of a Charity’s Money Problems

Back in 2018, someone who worked with a Springdale charity called 2nd Milk flagged serious concerns about how money was being handled. But those warnings never led to real changes. This is one of the key points a former board member shared during a recent fraud trial involving the charity’s founders

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Picking a new intelligence chief stirs up old debates

The unexpected announcement that William Pulte will step into the Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) role ahead of schedule has quickly become a lightning rod for political friction. Pulte isn’t stepping away from his current jobs—he still oversees the Federal Housing Finance Agency and

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Housing changes in Anchorage: what the new rule could mean for your street

Anchorage is testing a fresh plan to reshape how neighborhoods grow along major roads. Called the Missing Middle Housing Opportunities overlay, or MMHOP, the proposal would soften zoning rules that now keep big apartment buildings away from single-family homes. On paper, MMHOP promises more housing

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Jun 11 2026OPINION

Rural Alaska struggles as fuel costs skyrocket

Rural Alaskans are feeling the heat—not just from the cold but from soaring fuel prices. With each dollar added to fuel costs, rural Alaska loses $100 million, according to researchers tracking the economic impact. Small towns face the worst of it as gasoline hits $9 per gallon in some places like B

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

The New Playbook: How College Stadiums Are Changing the Game

Across the country, colleges are betting big on turning football weekends into year-round events. At the University of Tennessee, a massive project is taking shape—one that could reshape gameday for thousands of fans. By 2028, the Neyland Entertainment District will rise where an old parking garage

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Jun 11 2026CRIME

US cracks down on fake job scams linked to China

Federal agents took over 13 website domains recently after discovering they were fronts for an elaborate scheme. These fake companies posed as consulting firms trying to hire current or former U. S. government workers. Their real goal? To trick employees with access to sensitive information into sha

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

How Florida’s Congressional Map Stayed Redrawn – And What It Means for Elections

Florida voters will face a new set of congressional districts this November after the state Supreme Court chose not to block Republican-drawn changes. The court decided it couldn’t interfere while a legal challenge is still moving through a lower court. That means candidates still have time to file

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

Ebola Strikes Youngest Victim at Congolese Orphanage

A newborn in eastern Congo’s Ituri province just didn’t make it past her first two weeks of life. The baby, later named Buswaza, was brought to a church-run orphanage after her mother died from Ebola in May. Nurses noticed she had a fever right away. Within days, she was gone—another tragic victim o

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Jun 11 2026EDUCATION

A College Leader's Next Step

After several years at the helm, the president of Hampden-Sydney College has announced plans to step down next year. This decision marks the end of a notable chapter for the small Virginia school, known for its long history and tight-knit community. The president has been a key figure in shaping the

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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

Storms roll into Chicago as summer heat cranks up the danger

A fast-moving storm front is set to slash through the Chicago area starting Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rain pockets and gusty winds that could knock over weak structures. The National Weather Service has flagged the entire metro zone, though the worst punch—up to three-quarter-inch rainfall

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