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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

A bridge too far? Court splits on who controls the Kerch Strait

Back in 2016, after Russia started building a 19-kilometre bridge across the Kerch Strait to link mainland Russia with Crimea, Ukraine decided to challenge the move in an international court. Fast forward to April 22, but made public only on Monday, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague de

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

How Oregon Helped Launch Big Names Nearly Anywhere

Oregon certainly isn’t just pine trees and rain—it’s a quiet springboard for outsized success across fields most people never connect to the state. Long before Phil Knight laced up his college sneakers or Steve Prefontaine set Oregon’s hills on fire in running shoes, the university was quietly stack

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Media and fairness: Why two-faced scrutiny matters

Rainn Wilson, best known for his role in a popular TV show, recently pointed out a troubling trend in news reporting. He argues that media outlets often judge public figures differently based on their political views. Wilson believes that while some groups get a free pass for questionable actions, o

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

The US Entertainment Market: What International Buyers Get Wrong Before Bidding

Buying into the US entertainment industry can look like hitting the jackpot for foreign investors. The market is huge, with massive reach and endless ways to make money from content. But jumping in without knowing the rules is like trying to play a video game blindfolded. The process moves fast, pap

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Fun Spot Planned for Huntley Golf Fans

Huntley is getting a fresh take on golf that feels more like a game night than a traditional course. Plans are moving forward for a high-tech driving range with eight big bays and three seasonal ones, right next to the existing Pinecrest Golf Club. Instead of just hitting balls at a field, players w

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Day of Freedom, Music, and Togetherness in Donaldsonville

Every June, Donaldsonville turns Louisiana Square into a lively hub for Juneteenth, a day packed with music, food, and celebration. For over three decades, the city has hosted this festival, blending entertainment with the deeper meaning of Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas fi

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fox bets on messy reality for fresh laughs

Fox is rolling the dice on something totally new for primetime. Instead of the usual polished sitcoms with rehearsed jokes, the network is trying out JB Smoove’s company to turn everyday chaos into comedy. No script. No safety net. Just real people behaving badly in front of cameras. The risk? What

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

Protein shortage in food aid: Why families are left with empty calories

The U. S. food aid system has a big blind spot. For years, the focus was on filling stomachs, not on filling plates with healthy food. Now, millions of families who depend on food banks are getting mostly cheap, shelf-stable carbs instead of the protein-rich foods they really need. Eggs, milk, chees

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Why Michigan leaders ignore local worries about big tech projects

Michigan’s governor has a habit of pushing big projects while brushing off public concerns. At a recent event celebrating a new data center, she seemed to dismiss opposition with a blunt remark. The message was clear: complaints don’t matter in the end. This isn’t just about one project—it’s about h

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