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New Art Leader Takes Charge at Southeast Louisiana

June 15, 2026

Michael Eble has stepped into the role of head of visual arts and design at Southeast Louisiana University. Before this, he was assistant dean for the College of Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he managed collegewide communication and ran the Fletcher Hall Gallery. Eble also

art

A Fresh Look at How Art Can Thrive

June 15, 2026

The art scene today feels like a tightrope walk. Many pieces are bought as investments, inequality runs deep, and small galleries often shut down. Artists themselves see these problems clearly. In early 2025 a British filmmaker wrote that art should help us dream new worlds, not just mirror the pres

sports

Kingston Stars Shine in Spanish Silks Show

June 15, 2026

A pair of athletes from Kingston stepped onto a stage in Spain and turned heads with their extraordinary performances. They performed aerial silks, an art form where performers twist around fabric hanging from the ceiling, and pole dance routines that blend strength with grace. The event drew a cro

sports

Big Moves, Big Misses: How Two Stars Left Dallas in the Dust

June 15, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks once had a dream duo: Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson. Four years ago, the team could have kept both players for many seasons. Instead, the league’s biggest trades happened. Doncic was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers midway through the 2024‑25 season, and Brunson signed a four‑year

opinion

Sonny Rollins and the Bridge That Inspired Him

June 15, 2026

Paragraph 1 A legendary saxophone player, Sonny Rollins grew up in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. He was surrounded by great musicians and activists who pushed for Black rights during the 1950s. Paragraph 2 By 1959, Rollins was already famous for his tenor sax and compositions. Yet he f

finance

Banking Drama in Italy: A New Twist on Old Money

June 15, 2026

"It’s easy to think banks are just numbers and spreadsheets, but Italy has shown otherwise. A century‑old lender tried to take over a big Milan bank and even gained part of the country’s biggest insurer. The move seemed like a win, yet the boss who made it happen was soon pushed out by his own team.

sports

Michael Chandler: From Small Town to Big Ring

June 15, 2026

Born in a quiet Missouri town on April 24, 1986, Michael Chandler grew up surrounded by family and sports. His parents, Michael Sr. and Betty, raised four children, and the youngest showed a natural talent for athletics early on. Chandler played both football and wrestling in high school, earning a

politics

Social Media for Kids: The Global Push to Put Limits

June 15, 2026

Many nations are tightening rules that let children use online networks, reacting to worries about health and safety. Australia led the charge in December by outlawing platforms for anyone under 16, forcing giants like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram to block younger users by the end of 2025. Co

politics

Mitch McConnell Hospitalized as Kentucky G. O. P. Prepares for New Leadership

June 15, 2026

Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act

politics

Western Mining Plan Stirs Debate

June 15, 2026

The United States has proposed a new plan to boost production of key minerals by setting prices that would protect miners from cheap Chinese imports. The idea was first voiced in February by Vice President JD Vance and aims to help the West reduce its dependence on China for metals that power ele