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Jun 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

California’s New Pesticide Rule Backfires: More 1, 3-D Used Even After Safety Limits

California officials claimed a January 2024 rule would lower cancer risk from the chemical 1, 3‑dichloropropane (1, 3‑D) by cutting the amount that reaches the air. Instead, data show growers applied a million more pounds last year than before the rule or in 2024. Kern and San Joaquin counties saw t

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

Data Center Deal Gives Town New Tax Breaks and Park Plans

A recent meeting in Middlesex Township showed how a big data‑center project could bring money to the local community. The plan, still in talks, would let the developers give the town a total of $12. 5 million over five years in addition to normal tax payments. The money is split into four parts. Fi

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Winning Starts with Small Wins

A victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field showed how tiny details can spark a team's momentum. The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 4‑1 on June 1, turning a string of defeats into a fresh sense of confidence. The win was not a game‑changing moment, but it highlighted the importance

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Sweden’s Vote: A Shift Toward the Left

The next Swedish election on September 13 looks set to hand power to the centre‑left opposition, a new survey from the national statistics office suggests. The four main parties on that side now enjoy 55. 2 % support, up from 48. 9 % in 2022. In contrast, the governing coalition led by Prime Mini

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Jun 04 2026OPINION

Tariffs on Foreign Goods: A Costly Misstep

The U. S. has collected about $340 billion in import duties since the last president rolled out new tariffs over a year ago. Supporters say these taxes push factories back to America and boost domestic jobs. Some data shows U. S. industrial output climbing, and productivity is set to rise in 2

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Dalai Lama Plans Knee Care in New Delhi

The 90‑year‑old spiritual leader will head to India’s capital this month for a procedure on his left knee, according to his office. The trip is set for Friday as he leaves his exile home in Dharamshala, a Himalayan town. Followers usually hold special prayers before any medical step. The office als

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Tax Reform Bill Aims to Make Housing Fairer and Cut Big Investor Breaks

Australia’s main parliament passed a new tax bill that will change how profits from property and other investments are taxed. The vote was 94 to 48, with the opposition and a few independents trying but failing to add their own tweaks. The law was announced in last month’s budget and is the biggest

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

AI Leaders Push Back on Lobbying Talk

OpenAI’s chief executive stepped forward to defend his firm’s political actions amid growing worry about how AI companies influence lawmakers. He said the company has taken part in lobbying, but claimed it is far less than that of other tech rivals. The discussion came after critics pointed to

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

The Future of College Basketball Through a Former Coach’s Lens

A former Notre Dame coach, now 70, shared her thoughts on the state of college sports after stepping away from coaching in 2020. She said the arena had become more business‑driven than people‑driven, with athletes earning huge salaries and the NCAA constantly fighting lawsuits. In her view, loyalty

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

The Situation Eyes a New Stage: From Reality TV to Politics

Mike Sorrentino, known on television as “The Situation, ” recently hinted that he might be eyeing a political career. The comment came during a VUE magazine event in Wall Township, where he was joined by his wife Lauren. The couple talked about their personal growth and business ventures. When repo

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