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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Montreal’s Bold Trade Playbook for Summer

The Canadiens are no longer rebuilding; they just hit the Eastern Conference Final with a record‑young squad. That shift forces their front office to think beyond long‑term plans and look at what can be done now. Three big trade ideas could keep the team moving forward. First, a deal with New Jerse

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Jun 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

\\Upgrading Columbia’s Meters: A Big $42M Tech Leap\\

Columbia plans a costly upgrade that will swap out almost 54, 000 electric meters and about 53, 000 water meters for new digital versions. The goal is to stop the old system’s slow hand‑reading, broken devices and hidden leaks by letting data travel wirelessly to the city’s computers. The plan sa

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

NBC Shakes Up Lineup, Drops Nine Shows

NBC has pulled the plug on nine different programs as it readies its schedule for the next TV season. The move hits a broad spectrum of shows, from a highly praised comedy to a long‑running crime series and even the 30‑year‑old celebrity news show that many people grew up watching. The decision

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Jun 09 2026CRIME

Murder on Memorial Day: A GPS‑Tracked Twist

A 21‑year‑old from Fridley, Raquan Rahjai Johnson, faces murder charges after a drive‑by shooting on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. Police say he fired at least one person and may have been involved in a second, more deadly incident. The first shooting occurred on May 24 near Penn Avenue North. Wit

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ray Donovan Hits Apple TV’s Top Spot After Six Years

A crime drama that once aired on a premium cable channel is now the number one show on Apple TV’s streaming list, even though its final episode aired six years ago. The series follows Ray Donovan, a Los Angeles fixer who solves problems for powerful people while juggling his own family drama.

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Jun 09 2026SCIENCE

AI in Weather and Climate: Not a Sudden Revolution

Machine learning is now used to help predict the weather and study climate change. It does not replace scientists; it works alongside traditional physics models. Most of the work uses “machine learning, ” a type of computer program that finds patterns in data. It is trained on large sets of

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Jun 09 2026EDUCATION

Norwin Schools Raise Taxes, Hope on State Funding Boost

"The Norwin School District is preparing to increase property taxes by about 4% for the next school year. The decision was made after a unanimous vote by the board on Monday night. The budget plan, totaling roughly $99 million, raises taxes to 100. 2 mills in the main towns and to 15. 97 mills fo

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Jun 09 2026BUSINESS

New Leader at The Independent: A Fresh Push for Growth

The Independent has tapped Chris Anthony to head its North American division, starting on June 8. He will manage the region’s entire profit and loss, covering both content creation and commercial activities, and report directly to global CEO Christian Broughton. Anthony comes from Gallery Media G

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Jun 09 2026BUSINESS

Franchising: A Reality Check Before You Expand

When owners dream of franchising, they often imagine instant growth and easy money. In truth, franchising is a test of the business’s core health. If the single shop isn’t profitable, copying it will only spread the same problems. A founder’s personal touch can keep a local venture alive, but tha

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Jun 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Laws Tracker Gives the World a Clear View of Crypto Rules

A new free tool has just been released that pulls together all the messy rules about cryptocurrency from around the world. The service, called Crypto Laws, keeps a growing list of more than 100 law summaries that link straight to the official documents. It shows what each country’s current stance is

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