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When Family Outings Turn Into Nightmares

June 5, 2026

On a normal Sunday in Idaho, families gathered for a fun horse race event. Suddenly, armed officers arrived in helicopters and armored trucks. What was supposed to be a joyful day turned into chaos. Instead of five people targeted for gambling, 105 were arrested—all on minor immigration charges. Kid

celebrities

People Turning Older on June 4

June 4, 2026

June 4 is a day when many well‑known actors, singers and athletes celebrate another year. The biggest names include Keith David, who turns 70; Maria Bakalova, who reaches 30; and Angelina Jolie, now 51. Other notable birthdays are those of Scott Wolf (58), Horatio Sanz (57), Noah Wyle (55) and Bar R

crypto

Dogecoin Gets a Big Push into Mainstream Fintech

June 2, 2026

A new partnership has linked Dogecoin with Paxos, a platform that powers crypto services for companies like PayPal and Venmo. The deal could let millions of people use Dogecoin on familiar apps. Paxos offers a secure, regulated way for businesses to add digital currencies. By adding Dogecoin, it op

politics

College Sports Under New Congressional Watch

June 2, 2026

A new bipartisan proposal from Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell has thrown the world of college athletics into a debate about federal control. The bill, spanning 111 pages, tackles everything from how long players can compete to when teams can hire coaches and how television revenue is shared am

politics

A New Battle for Colombia’s Future

June 1, 2026

Colombia’s first round of presidential voting left no clear winner, setting the stage for a June runoff. A tough‑on‑crime outsider named Aberaldo de la Espriella, who calls himself “El Tigre, ” gained a slight edge over the progressive senator Iván Cepeda, who is linked to outgoing President Gust

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays June 7‑13

June 1, 2026

June starts with a mix of seasoned actors, singers and sports figures. On the 7th, legendary director James Ivory turns 98 while actress Virginia McKenna hits 95. The day also marks Tom Jones’s 86th birthday and the talk‑show host Jenny Jones’s 80th. Meanwhile, Liam Neeson turns 74 and Colleen Camp,

education

Nichols College steps in as Anna Maria shuts down

May 29, 2026

A big fire science school in New England recently found a new home after its original college decided to close down. Anna Maria College had been running the region’s largest fire science program for decades. But when the college announced it would shut its doors after 80 years, students and staff ne

art

Fishing Stories: Art, Culture and the Sea

May 28, 2026

The new show at Mingei International Museum in San Diego looks at fishing beyond just catching food. It mixes old tools, modern art and movies to show how people and fish have lived together for centuries. The exhibit stays open until November 1, 2026 and is led by Dr. Emily Hanna who talks about th

entertainment

Inside the clash between Gamma and anonymous smear campaigns

May 28, 2026

A fast-growing entertainment company has taken legal action against hidden online critics after two websites popped up accusing it of serious wrongdoing. Gamma, which works with well-known artists, filed a lawsuit in a New York court saying these sites spread lies about its finances and leadership.

entertainment

Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Look at “I Love Boosters”

May 27, 2026

The film “I Love Boosters” invites viewers to question the systems that keep people stuck. It tells a story about young activists who steal high‑fashion clothes to escape their everyday lives. In the movie, “booster” is slang for a shoplifter, but it also becomes a way to jump out of a broken system