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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Montreal’s Bold Trade Playbook for Summer

The Canadiens are no longer rebuilding; they just hit the Eastern Conference Final with a record‑young squad. That shift forces their front office to think beyond long‑term plans and look at what can be done now. Three big trade ideas could keep the team moving forward. First, a deal with New Jerse

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Jun 09 2026OPINION

Living with Care in a Post‑Pandemic World

In 2026, many people still choose to wear masks and keep distance in public. One senior citizen from Vermont explains why he keeps these habits even after the pandemic’s peak. He lives alone on a spacious plot of land, surrounded by forests and mountains, with his dog Dodger and rescued cat Solstice

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Jun 09 2026BUSINESS

Perth Airport Picks DXC Technology to Power Its Future Terminal

DXC Technology has been chosen by Perth Airport as the master systems integrator for its new terminal project. The company will design, link, test and hand over more than 70 IT and operational systems that will run the new hub. The terminal is set to open in 2031, bringing all commercial flights int

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Jun 09 2026CRIME

Child Tragically Killed in Drive‑By, Four Men Sentenced

A 3‑year‑old boy lost his life when a bullet ricocheted into his home during a drive‑by shooting in Georgia. The incident happened while he and his brother were watching television. Four men involved in the attack have now received prison sentences. Julian Cubillos, age 19, pleaded guilty to volunt

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

NBC Shakes Up Lineup, Drops Nine Shows

NBC has pulled the plug on nine different programs as it readies its schedule for the next TV season. The move hits a broad spectrum of shows, from a highly praised comedy to a long‑running crime series and even the 30‑year‑old celebrity news show that many people grew up watching. The decision

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Jun 09 2026CRIME

Murder on Memorial Day: A GPS‑Tracked Twist

A 21‑year‑old from Fridley, Raquan Rahjai Johnson, faces murder charges after a drive‑by shooting on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. Police say he fired at least one person and may have been involved in a second, more deadly incident. The first shooting occurred on May 24 near Penn Avenue North. Wit

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Jun 09 2026ART

Life, Art and the Price of Success

The story follows two friends who grow up in a small Midwestern town and later become artists. One of them, Cricket, is an ordinary boy who draws to escape the pain at home. He never thinks he will be famous, only that his sketches reflect what he sees and feels. The other friend, Olympia, is br

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Jun 09 2026SCIENCE

Estimating Bone Plate Depth with Simple CT Scans

In the world of joint health, a thin layer called the subchondral bone plate plays a big part. Scientists wanted to see if everyday CT scans could tell where this layer starts and how thick it is, without needing fancy equipment. They used 18 arm bones taken from nine preserved bodies and scanned th

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Jun 09 2026BUSINESS

Future of Willow Bend: From Mall to Sports Hub

The old mall in Plano, Texas, opened in 2001 and has struggled to keep shoppers and stores. It is the last enclosed mall built in Texas, yet it never attracted enough traffic. The biggest anchor stores—Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s—have all left or are leaving by 2027. When Centennial

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Eugene: Expect 90‑Degree Days This Weekend

The Eugene and Springfield area is set for a sharp rise in temperatures, moving from the mild 60s at the start of the week to scorching highs by mid‑week. The National Weather Service notes that after a cool, wet beginning, a multi‑day heat event will begin late in the week and extend into the weeke

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