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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Texas Fights a Creeping Parasite Threat

Two more animals in Texas have tested positive for New World screwworm, a fly larva that feeds on living flesh. A week after the first case in decades showed up near the Mexican border, officials confirmed a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County now carry the parasite. Unlike common fl

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Military religion list sparks debate over faith freedom

The U. S. military just changed how troops list their religion—and not everyone is happy. The Pentagon slimmed down the list of recognized faiths from over 200 to just 31. Now, soldiers can pick from major religions like Christianity or Islam, but smaller groups like Wicca, paganism, or even atheism

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

Wearable gadgets for long-term health tracking: Do they really work for post-virus conditions?

Around 65 million people worldwide have dealt with long COVID, while another 17 to 24 million struggle with other lingering effects after infections. Doctors often suggest these patients keep an eye on their symptoms and adjust their activity levels carefully. Wearable devices like fitness trackers

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Mormon Leaders Fume as Pentagon Fixes Religious Label Mix-Up

The U. S. Department of Defense recently tried to clean up a confusing system for tracking military members' faiths. For years, service members could pick from over 200 religious labels on their records. But when the Pentagon cut that list down to just 31, it left out the Mormon faith entirely. That

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

Seeing Life Clearly: How Vision Loss Changes Daily Experiences

Sight is our most relied-upon sense, processing about 80% of the world around us. When vision fades, daily routines shift dramatically. Simple tasks like walking down the street, reading small text, or recognizing faces become hurdles. Beyond basic needs, vision impacts social connections, religious

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Jun 09 2026CRIME

France takes another look at thousands of child abuse cases after a tragic incident

A shocking case in France has put the country’s child protection systems under the microscope. An 11-year-old girl died after authorities failed to act on multiple reports of abuse against her. Now, officials are reviewing 70, 000 open cases involving violence against minors, hoping to prevent futur

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why TV News is Struggling to Stay Relevant Today

TV news used to be the main source of information for most people. But those days are fading fast. Networks like CBS have watched their audiences shrink over recent years. Even skilled anchors can’t always escape the fallout. Scott Pelley, a longtime TV journalist, faced this reality twice, first in

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

How Three Seneca Stars Led Their Team to the Big Stage

Four years ago, three freshmen named Lexie Buis, Camryn Stecken, and Tessa Krull stepped onto the softball field for Seneca High School. By this spring, they weren’t just teammates—they were the heart of the team. Their journey ended last weekend in the state championship with a tough 3-1 loss to Ca

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Jun 09 2026FINANCE

Canada’s New Crypto Tax Rules: What You Need to Know

Starting in 2027, Canada plans to add new tax reporting rules for cryptocurrency transactions as part of Bill C-31. This change aims to make crypto dealings more transparent for tax purposes by integrating them into the federal income tax system. The goal is to collect user details like names, addre

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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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