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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Finland Boosts Fighter Power with New Glide Bombs

Finland is adding a fresh punch to its F‑35 jets by ordering the GBU‑53 SDB II glide bombs from the United States. The move gives the Nordic nation a stronger air‑to‑ground strike option and complements its recent $9. 4 billion purchase of 64 F‑35 fighters from Lockheed Martin. \n\nThe GBU‑53 SDB II

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Federal Grants: A Big Shake‑Up That Could Change Everything

The Office of Management and Budget has proposed a new set of rules that will change how federal grant money is given out. The changes are huge and could affect almost every program that receives government funds. These rules will touch programs in San Diego and beyond. They include help for low‑in

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Nuclear Standoff: A Call for Dialogue

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog urged Iran to reopen talks, saying inspections at sites damaged a year ago need to restart. The request comes as the U. S. , joined by Britain, France and Germany, pushes for a board resolution demanding Iran supply detailed information about the bomb

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

When leaders cross the line: A president's controversial final days

Colombia’s outgoing president has spent his last months in office making headlines—not for policy wins, but for social media outbursts. In a recent post, he responded to an opinion piece by using a phrase tied to one of history’s darkest regimes. The article in question praised a conservative candid

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Big Fight Night Under the Open Sky at the White House

This Sunday could mark a strange moment in sports history when two top UFC fighters step into a makeshift octagon on the South Lawn of the White House. One headline match pairs Ilia Topuria, the rising lightweight champ, against Justin Gaethje, a brawler who’s been waiting years to become undisputed

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Jun 08 2026SCIENCE

Counting atoms with protons: A fresh way to check iridium isotopes

Scientists have a new trick for counting rare iridium atoms without breaking them. Instead of dissolving the metal or heating it, they fire protons at iridium samples inside a small accelerator. When a proton brushes past an iridium nucleus, the nucleus wobbles and releases a burst of gamma rays. Ea

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Jun 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The New Face of Control: A Melee‑Powered Adventure in Manhattan

Control Resonant drops its players into the shattered heart of the Federal Bureau of Control, a place once hidden behind secret doors and now littered with broken glass and danger. Instead of the high‑octane gunplay that defined Control, this game swaps bullets for blades and lets Dylan Faden swing

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Jun 06 2026POLITICS

Do new grant rules mean less freedom for science?

The government wants to update how federal science money is managed, claiming it will cut waste and follow current policies better. These changes could let agencies stop funding projects anytime they feel the research no longer fits their latest priorities—even if the team did nothing wrong. That’s

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Jun 05 2026CRIME

Cautionary Call: One Man’s Phone Sparks Five Years Behind Bars

Steven Sandoval, 47, tried to dodge jail by dialing a bomb threat from a payphone near King Soopers in Brighton. The call triggered an evacuation of about 1, 000 courthouse staff and the store’s customers for four hours. Police traced the call quickly because they already knew Sandoval, and he was t

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Colombia's Leftist Candidate Shifts Stance Ahead of Final Vote

Colombia’s presidential race is heating up as leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda adjusts his strategy to win over moderate voters. In a recent video message, he backed away from his earlier push for a new constitution through a special assembly. Instead, he’s focusing on building broad agreement for key

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