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Reflecting on a dark day with messages of unity

June 18, 2026

Eleven years ago today, a hate-driven act shattered a peaceful church gathering in Charleston. Nine people lost their lives during a Bible study session when a stranger entered and opened fire. The shooter’s clear racist motives shook the nation, leaving many stunned by the community’s response. Day

sports

Two Caribbean kids who loved hockey and ended up skating toward the NHL draft

June 18, 2026

Jaxon Cover and Ryder Cali both showed up to the NHL’s Western New York scouting combine in June wearing numbers that didn’t yet belong to any NHL team. The 90 invitees spent a week running tests, talking to teams, and answering questions—skills that matter just as much as skating speed in today’s l

health

How Thailand Used Universal Healthcare to Fight COVID-19 Without Breaking the Bank

June 18, 2026

Thailand didn’t just survive the pandemic—it kept its hospitals running smoothly while the world struggled to pay medical bills. Between March 2020 and October 2022, COVID-19 stretched healthcare systems worldwide, but Thailand’s system didn’t collapse under the strain. Instead of letting private ho

politics

Utah's Primary Battles: Who’s Really Calling the Shots?

June 18, 2026

Utah’s upcoming primary elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown, with incumbents facing tough challenges and outside money flooding races. In one of the most watched contests, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams—a longtime political figure—now finds himself in an unexpectedly close race

technology

New Zealand’s quiet fight against invisible solar storms

June 18, 2026

New Zealand sits in a risky spot when it comes to solar storms. Its long, skinny shape and volcanic ground make the country’s power grid an easy target for electrical surges from space. A strong solar storm could send damaging currents through the network, frying transformers and cutting power for d

environment

How 3 Illinois Towns Are Sharing a Big Water Project and Why It’s Taking Longer Than Planned

June 18, 2026

Three towns in Illinois—Yorkville, Oswego, and Montgomery—are teaming up to build a huge water pipeline system that will connect them to Lake Michigan. The project costs over $400 million and aims to replace their shrinking underground water supply with a more reliable source. But progress is slower

business

Money in the 21st Century: Where Your Paycheck Goes Now

June 18, 2026

For decades, worker pay didn’t keep pace with corporate profits. First, companies moved jobs overseas. Then, they spent profits on buybacks instead of raises. Now, another shift is happening—and this time it’s all about data centers. A new study shows how capital spending is exploding. Companies ar

finance

How Stablecoins Are Changing Cross-Border Payments in Latin America

June 18, 2026

A $32 million funding boost is helping a startup called Trace Finance build safer bridges between traditional banks and digital money. The company connects banks in Brazil and the U. S. to stablecoin networks, making cross-border payments faster and more reliable. This move comes as Brazilian regula

politics

A closer look at NYC’s carriage horse debate after a tragic death

June 18, 2026

Central Park’s carriage horses have been part of New York City life for over a century, but a recent horse’s death has sparked fresh outrage. Deniz, a healthy carriage horse, collapsed and died suddenly. Activists quickly claimed it was abuse, sharing a video of his final moments with harsh accusati

lifestyle

The Real Reason Superyachts Are Becoming Members-Only Clubs

June 18, 2026

A former superyacht captain has turned his years at sea into a business idea that’s catching the attention of the ultra-rich. Instead of selling boats, he’s selling access to a floating elite club where the biggest perk isn’t the destination—it’s the people on board. The Maybach Ocean Club, launchin