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Baltimore police report a drop in overall crime, with fewer shootings and homicides seen across the city. Yet this positive trend is not shared by crimes involving teenagers, who are increasingly appearing in the headlines. The city’s younger residents are gathering in large numbers for events lik

Trump’s Iran Standoff Could Backfire

The war with Iran has gone on longer than many expected. Trump and his team think they are winning, but the reality is different. Both sides claim victory while staying far apart on key issues. Iran has tried to restart talks. Trump rejected the new offer quickly, saying it was not enough.

Choosing the Right Holiday for Workers

In the United States, a holiday called Labor Day is celebrated every September. It honors all workers and marks the end of summer with picnics and barbecues. Some people want to replace this day with May 1, a holiday that many countries call International Workers’ Day. May 1 began in the 19th

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High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

The day kicked off with a surprising baseball moment: Scituate’s senior pitcher, Micke Kostek, retired every batter he faced and struck out 11 in a clean 3‑0 victory over Whitman‑Hanson, marking the first perfect game in that program’s history. Meanwhile, Ursuline girls’ lacrosse saw Maddy Lubov

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Big Upsets and Tight Games to Watch This Friday

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a risky path as they head to Houston for Game 6 of their playoff series. The Lakers, who are down three games to none, have already shown resilience by winning the first two matches at home. Their star LeBron James has delivered strong performances, and seasoned players

Lula Sets New Supreme Court Candidate After Senate Rejection

President Lula faces a setback when the Senate rejects his chosen justice. The move shows growing political tension in Brazil as the October election looms. Lula, who may run for a fourth term, must act quickly to keep his plan on track. A similar pause happened in the United States when Congress d

What Americans Really Believe About Human Rights—and Why It Matters

A growing number of Americans now see certain authoritarian governments as better on human rights than their own country. Polls show this shift is especially strong among younger Democrats, who view Iran, Israel, and even China in similar negative ways—or sometimes even favor China over the U. S. Th

Royal visit highlights local pride and shared history

A king and queen’s tour through Virginia last week didn’t just pass through famous landmarks—it wove together small-town charm and national memories. King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their U. S. trip with stops in Front Royal, a quiet town at the edge of Shenandoah National Park. Instead of

Why America’s Military Games in Germany Matter More Than Ever

A group of U. S. Army leaders in southern Germany recently showed reporters why their training base in Hohenfels isn’t just another patch of land. With over 35, 000 American troops stationed across Germany, the country remains the largest U. S. military hub in Europe. That includes a sprawling 163-s

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Bitcoin's April Rise Might Be a House of Cards