THE DIVISION

Jun 02 2026HEALTH

How Africa’s People Felt the Pandemic, Not Just Numbers

The pandemic hit everyone, but how it felt was not the same everywhere. In Ghana and Nigeria, people’s worries were shaped by stories from outside that often said these countries were weak or broken. Those ideas made the world think the crisis was a simple global problem, but they missed how local l

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

Airport in Bunia Reopens as Ebola Response Shifts

The Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to reopen the Bunia airport, a key transport hub in an area that has suffered heavily from the latest Ebola outbreak. This move comes after a period when flights were suspended, leaving many residents worried about getting essential supplies. The governm

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race Sparks Big Party Split

The Texas Republican Party is still divided over its newest Senate nominee, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Three years ago, most Texas House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton for alleged abuse of office and bribery. Now, after winning the Republican runoff against former U. S. Senator John Cor

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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Storm Warning Hits Southeast Oklahoma Early Morning

The National Weather Service has issued a strong thunderstorm warning for several counties in southeastern Oklahoma. The storms are moving quickly toward the southeast at about 35 miles per hour and will linger until early Tuesday morning. The areas under alert include Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Sand S

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Weather Warnings Reach 69 Million in Many Languages

The National Weather Service is now sending storm alerts to 69 million people in a variety of languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Samoan. This shift comes after researchers used artificial intelligence to speed up translations of forecast messages. In the past, bilingual fore

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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Rain Drops Fade, Heat Comes Back

The cold front that brought rain and storms has moved south. Now dry air is coming in. That means less chance of rain for the rest of the week. Today may see a few stray showers, about a 20% chance. Most people will stay dry. The sky will be partly cloudy and the sun we do get will warm things up.

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

A New Look at Skid Row Care Campus

The Skid Row Care Campus, located on Crocker Street in downtown Los Angeles, was built with county money to help people who are homeless. It offers showers, laundry, short‑term beds and health services aimed at reducing drug harm. County documents say the site costs about $26 million each year and i

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

Family tragedy in Muscatine: six deaths and a self‑imposed end

The police were first alerted to a house on Park Avenue around noon, where they discovered four victims who had been shot. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, a 52‑year‑old resident of Muscatine. He escaped the scene but was later found on Riverfront Trail near a pedestrian bridge,

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

US looks for cultural guides to help troops in Somalia

The American military is hiring advisors to help soldiers understand Somalia’s complex social landscape. These advisors won’t carry guns, but they’ll explain local customs, tribal relationships, and government structures. Their job is to prevent misunderstandings that could turn military operations

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Jun 02 2026FINANCE

Cinema crowds bring AMC’s stock back to life

Theaters reported 25. 5 million ticket sales in May, the best May attendance since 2019. The weekend rush—over 4. 2 million seats filled—was partly powered by “Backrooms, ” a film that cracked $81 million at the U. S. box office in its first weekend. It now stands as the sixth new release in the las

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