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Jun 12 2026ART

Local Art Shows: Share Your Exhibit Details

The art community in Charlottesville and nearby counties wants your show listed. If you have a gallery event or an online exhibition, send the dates and contact number to the editor by noon on Friday. The next issue will feature these shows, so act fast. Make sure you give both the opening and clos

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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

New Paths to LSD1 Inhibitor Design

Scientists used computer models that predict how proteins fold together with potential drug molecules. They focused on LSD1, an enzyme that changes how DNA is read by removing methyl groups from histones. Because LSD1 also serves as a scaffold for other proteins, blocking it could treat diseas

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Team Up, Fight Back: New Aliens Adventure Brings Bigger Battles

A fresh take on the classic Alien game puts players in a squad of Colonial Marines tasked with clearing out a mining site that’s turned into a nightmare. The story unfolds across several levels, each revealing more about the mystery on planet LV‑558. Instead of a simple “go from point A to B, ” play

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Texas Tech Stands Firm Over Sorsby’s Return

The Red Raiders have spoken out about a quarterback named Brendan Sorsby who is set to play next season after a court order cleared him. The university’s top officials—athletic director Kirby Hocutt, coach Joey McGuire, president Lawrence Schovanec, and senior associate AD Grant Stovall—recorded

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

A New NBA Dream: LeBron Might Join Curry in Golden State

Rumors about the Lakers star leaving Los Angeles are still buzzing. A league insider told NBC Sports that LeBron James is curious about teaming up with Stephen Curry, and the Warriors are open to discussing it. The source said, “It feels wild now, but both sides have some interest. ” This idea was u

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

A Game of Growth: How a New Hit Sparks Government Support

The Korean government is stepping up its game plan after the release of a blockbuster title that has already crossed six million copies worldwide in just over two months. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism publicly praised the developer for turning a new adventure into an international succ

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Celtics’ New Owners: Fresh Energy, Big Questions

The Boston Celtics finished their first season under a new ownership team led by Bill Chisholm. The group bought the franchise in summer 2025 and has begun reshaping the club’s direction. Long‑time players notice a shift in atmosphere, especially from Chisholm and his family, who seem genuinely enth

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

U. S. Scholar Arrested in China Over Myanmar Research

A Chinese security officer detained an American political scientist who focuses on the politics of Myanmar, a country known for its military rule. The man, whose name is U Min Zin, was taken into custody in early June while staying in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province that borders Myanmar. The

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Christians in Tyre Face New Evacuation Order After Second Bombardment

After a brief pause in fighting, a Lebanese family thought they could settle back into their historic home in Tyre. Within weeks, Israeli air strikes forced them to flee once more, this time with a directive that their neighborhood must be emptied. The new order was announced after the Israeli army

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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

Animals and Free Speech: A Surprising Link

Countries that allow people to speak freely and participate in politics tend to care more about animal rights. Researchers compared laws that protect animals, how well they are enforced, and how much meat people eat or raise. They also looked at the economy, society, and environment in each nation.

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