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When Big Money Meets Healthcare: A Closer Look at New York’s Medicaid Mess

June 17, 2026

The U. S. government just took New York to court over a program meant to help elderly and disabled patients get in-home care. Instead of fixing problems, officials allegedly let a single company, Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), scoop up millions by cutting corners. Over 460, 000 people rely on New Yo

sports

Iran’s World Cup team faces off-field challenges before even playing a game

June 15, 2026

Before the whistle blows, Iran’s soccer team is already dealing with problems off the pitch. Visa troubles and political friction have thrown training plans into chaos. Some team staff couldn’t enter the U. S. , forcing Iran to set up camp in Mexico instead. Now, their opening match against New Zeal

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A World Cup clash with history and politics mixed in

June 14, 2026

The first match of World Cup Group G isn’t just another game. It’s Iran vs New Zealand in Los Angeles, where soccer meets a complicated past. The teams have never played each other before, and neither has faced a rival from the other’s continent at the World Cup. That makes this more than a sports e

politics

Crypto Exchange in Iran Faces U. S. Sanctions Over Terrorist Links

June 4, 2026

The United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has slapped sanctions on four Iranian cryptocurrency platforms, singling out Nobitex as the country’s biggest exchange. The move follows evidence that the firm helped the Iranian regime funnel digital assets to avoid international

health

Helping Hands: Food Pantries Support HIV Community in Los Angeles

June 3, 2026

The food pantry at APLA Health is a vital resource for people living with HIV in Los Angeles. Tom Kaiser visits the Vance North Necessities of Life Program every week. He says he no longer needs to buy groceries for himself because the pantry supplies enough food to keep him fed. The program i

politics

Israel Urges Return to Strikes Over Rising Drone Threat

May 25, 2026

The Israeli government has called for a new round of air attacks on Beirut after a surge in drone strikes from Hezbollah. A fatal incident involving an Israeli soldier prompted Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu act decisively. Smotrich argued that eve

sports

How a late hit changed the game for Knoxville Smokies

May 24, 2026

The weather had other plans on May 23, forcing a rain delay that pushed a baseball game from Friday to Saturday. But when the Knoxville Smokies finally took the field, they made sure the wait was worth it. The team secured a narrow win in the first game of a doubleheader against the Montgomery Biscu

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Knoxville Smokies Face a Rough Start in Series Opener

May 20, 2026

The Knoxville Smokies came back to Covenant Health Park on Tuesday, but they struggled to get their offense going and lost 3‑1 in the first of a six‑game set against the Montgomery Biscuits. Yenrri Rojas began the game for the Smokies, giving up six hits and three runs over five innings. He struc

politics

Secret Bases in the Iraqi Desert

May 17, 2026

The Bedouin community near al‑Nukhaib in Iraq’s western desert knows the routine of a local shepherd’s pickup truck. It usually drives past at 2 p. m. , carrying supplies to the nearest town, then returns in a few hours. One March day, that routine was shattered when the truck burst into flames and

crime

A Young Life Cut Short: Remembering Demetrius White

May 10, 2026

Demetrius White's life ended tragically at 22 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. His death, ruled a homicide in April, shocked many who knew him. A burglary suspect was later arrested, though details remain unclear. White wasn’t just another name in the news—he was a person with passions and people who lo