WESTERN

Jun 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The long road from extras to leading man

Years ago, a familiar face in American TV shows mostly showed up as background decoration. Crowd scenes, hallway walk-ons, and fleeting flashback appearances added up to a living earned paycheck by paycheck, without a line of dialogue or a single credit. The work wasn’t glamorous—it was the kind of

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A hidden gem worth digging up

A crime thriller that slipped under most radars isn’t quite taking dust off shelves in the U. S. , but its 90% critic score says it’s worth the search. Released in 2020, this Australian film sticks to the dry earth of Victorian towns, where heat bakes secrets into the soil and shadows hide more than

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Jun 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Lucchese boots return to Santa Fe with fresh upgrades

The famous Lucchese boot brand has reopened its Santa Fe store after a three-month facelift. This location is one of their oldest and most important shops in the Southwest. Inside, customers now find new tools like a hat steamer for custom fits, an embossing machine, and a private area for designing

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Russia’s big money meet faces tough questions on war and weak economy

Every year since 2019, Russia hosts its own version of Davos in St. Petersburg. This time the timing is terrible. Hours before the doors opened, missiles slammed into Kyiv in retaliation for a dormitory strike in Luhansk. The official schedule never says “Ukraine, ” but the shadow of war is everywhe

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Desperate Hunt for Tech Under Sanctions

Russia is scrambling to get its hands on advanced technology from the West, not just to keep its military running but to stay relevant in the long run. With sanctions squeezing its economy and years of war draining resources, Moscow is turning to spies, fake companies, and cyberattacks to steal what

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Roy Rogers’ legacy rolls into town with a free museum event

On June 20, the Polo Historical Museum at 113 N. Franklin Ave. opens its doors for a special afternoon dedicated to Roy Rogers, the singing cowboy who shaped Western entertainment for decades. Instead of just another small-town exhibit, this event mixes history with hands-on stories, letting visitor

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May 21 2026POLITICS

French and Moroccan Leaders Draft New Pact Ahead of Royal Visit

Morocco and France are working on a new agreement that will be signed when King Mohammed VI visits Paris. This is the first treaty Morocco has signed with a European nation. The foreign ministers, Nasser Bourita and Jean‑Noel Barrot, met to discuss the deal. They did not say when the king’s

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

Church Facades Tell a Story of Two Cultures

In Sichuan and Chongqing, 62 Catholic churches still stand from the years 1840 to 1949. These buildings are seen as important links between Chinese and Western traditions, so they have been put on a heritage protection list. Researchers used a method called “semantic difference” to score each

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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rodeo Weekend Brings Community Together for High School FFA

The 14th Assumption High School FFA Benefit Rodeo drew crowds on April 24‑25 at the local agriculture complex, offering a mix of classic rodeo events and inclusive activities. Bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping, team roping, and barrel racing took center stage, all under the rules of

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Neanderthals Survived the Early Ice Age in Southwestern France

Southwestern France once acted as a natural shelter for Neanderthals when the last ice age began. Unlike other regions that turned too cold for survival, this area stayed mild enough for long-term habitation. Scientists think this happened because of unique geographical features that blocked harsh w

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