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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

New Push in U. S. Politics: Ukraine Help and Russia Penalties Gain Ground

A recent vote in the U. S. House shows cracks in the usual teamwork among Republicans. A mix of Democrats and some Republicans backed a bill to send money and weapons to Ukraine and add tougher rules against Russia. This happened after months of the bill sitting idle, proving that not every lawmaker

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

A Busy Worksite Meets Neighbor Complaints in Homer Township

A plan to bring a big trucking and excavation company to Homer Township hit a snag when local leaders and residents pushed back. Badger Daylighting wants to build an office and park around 30 trucks on 38 acres near 159th Street. The company uses high-pressure water to dig safely around buried pipes

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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 02 2026BUSINESS

New stores and upgrades coming to a Lancaster shopping spot

A Lancaster mall is getting a fresh wave of new businesses while bigger changes are still in the works. A mix of shops and services are opening in recent months, adding to the variety already available at The Shops @Rockvale. A furniture and décor store called A New Dawn just moved into a 2, 700-squ

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Turkey's Political Drama Reaches the Streets

Thousands gathered in Ankara last weekend to back Ozgur Ozel, Turkey’s former opposition leader. Despite a court decision forcing him out, supporters filled the streets to show he still has real backing. The court sided with a rival faction, bringing back an older leader and raising questions about

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May 27 2026EDUCATION

Turning ideas into action for Reading students

A small but growing organization in Reading has quietly changed the game for local students by funding adventures most could never afford. The group offers things like field trips to Broadway, hydroponic gardening classes, and summer camps—all aimed at showing kids that their city is just the starti

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Belarus Leader Visits Kyiv Amid Rising Tensions

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a former opposition figure from Belarus, arrived in Kyiv after weeks of growing concern that Russia could pull Minsk deeper into its conflict with Ukraine. Her visit followed a major strike on the capital that killed four people and damaged historic buildings, heightening f

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Turkey’s Political Showdown: What Happens When Courts Overrule Party Votes

Turkey has once again found itself in the middle of a power struggle between its legal system and political parties. Police were sent to the headquarters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Ankara after a court decided to undo a leadership vote from last year. The ruling reinstated Kemal Kilic

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Nigeria’s President makes his bid for another term

Nigeria’s leader, Bola Tinubu, has officially announced he will run for a second term after easily beating a challenger in his party’s recent vote. The ruling party held its primary on Saturday, where Tinubu collected nearly 11 million votes compared to just 16, 500 for a little-known opponent named

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May 24 2026FINANCE

Big Bucks Behind Bergen’s Busy Shopping Spot

A supermarket-based shopping plaza in Bergen County just landed a $71. 3 million loan package. The centerpiece is Lewandowski Commons, a 77, 743-square-foot retail hub in Lyndhurst built around a Stop & Shop store. Another $71 million chunk of the money goes toward six more grocery-anchored shopping

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