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Jun 21 2026ART

Garden Art Walk Turns South Bend’s West Side into a Living Canvas

South Bend will host a colorful stroll called the Arts in Bloom Garden Walk on June 24, from 9:30 a. m. to 7:30 p. m. The event will let visitors wander through private gardens that showcase roses, peonies, lavender, pansies and more. The walk will cover several gardens on the city’s near west si

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Jun 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Drone Power: How Ukraine Is Changing Modern War

Ukrainian forces have turned cheap drones into a force that can hit far‑off targets, but the real game‑changer is how these machines work close to the front lines. At first, drones were a stop‑gap for missing artillery; today they patrol, spot enemies and fire with pinpoint accuracy. Soldiers

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Jun 21 2026POLITICS

Poland‑Ukraine Medal Mix‑Up Sparks Diplomatic Tension

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently returned a national award to the Polish head of state after Warsaw revoked it over a disagreement about World War Two history. The medal, given to Zelenskiy in 2023, was tied to a Ukrainian unit renamed after insurgents who fought for independence. Po

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Jun 21 2026FINANCE

Why South Korea’s Chip Success Isn’t Helping Its Currency

South Korea produces nearly half the world’s AI memory chips, but its currency isn’t getting stronger. Instead, the Korean won keeps falling, hitting levels not seen since 2009. Normally, a country that sells more than it buys should see its money rise in value. But here, something else is at play.

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Jun 19 2026BUSINESS

Indian IT Shares Fall After Accenture Warns of AI Risks

India’s technology sector, worth about $315 billion, has seen its stocks dip after a key player in the industry issued a cautious outlook. The company highlighted that artificial intelligence could shake up its traditional, people‑heavy service model and suggested a slowdown in the next fiscal year.

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

President Lee Demands Big Changes to Korea’s Election System

South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung has called for a sweeping reform of the country’s election framework after a series of problems hit the local polls on June 3. The most visible issue was a shortage of ballot papers, which sparked public outrage and led to protests that questioned the fairness of

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Ballot Paper Shortages Spark Parliamentary Investigation in South Korea

South Korean lawmakers began a 45‑day inquiry into the National Election Commission after voters faced paper shortages during local polls on June 3. The probe was approved in a full‑assembly vote and will look at both the central commission and regional bodies. The issue sparked street protests,

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

India and Ukraine Push for Stronger Partnership

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that working closely with India could make both nations stronger. He made the remark after a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in France. Zelenskiy highlighted that there is great potential for joint projects that car

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Jun 17 2026EDUCATION

Teachers on Temporary Permits: A Growing Challenge in South Bend

South Bend schools are turning to teachers with emergency permits to fill gaps caused by a nationwide shortage, a move that raises concerns about student learning and equity. Emergency permits allow educators who hold at least a bachelor’s degree to teach for one school year without full certificati

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

JioStar Adds Shopping to Streaming Mix

Indian streaming giant JioStar is now turning the idea of “watch and buy” into a real business move. The company says that advertising and paid memberships are no longer the only ways it earns money; a third stream is emerging from commerce. JioStar’s main platform, JioHotstar, already has more t

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