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Heat Wave Turns Beach into Cooling Hub

July 1, 2026

The early heat in Indiana has pushed people to the shore, turning the local beach into a busy refuge. Before lifeguards even set up at 11 a. m. , the parking lot was already packed. Second‑year lifeguard Matthew Billings warned that heat exhaustion is the most common problem, urging folks to d

entertainment

Gambit’s Dark Return in the New X‑Men Series

July 1, 2026

The new “X-Men ’97” episode shows a major shock. Remy LeBeau, the Cajun card‑thrower known as Gambit, dies while stopping a huge Sentinel in Genosha. His sacrifice saves many mutants, including his love Rogue. The original 1992 cartoon made Gambit a fan favorite. He was famous for his acce

politics

New Rules for Schools and the Capitol in Minnesota

July 1, 2026

In Minnesota, several new rules start on July 1. They cover schools, the state Capitol, and social media. First, schools must set up a way for people to report threats anonymously. This can be an app, a website or a phone line. The state will give $4 million to help schools build these systems. If

crime

Nurse’s Drug Habit Sparks Two Deaths and a Lawsuit

July 1, 2026

A lawsuit filed by two nurses says a long‑time emergency department worker in western Pennsylvania worked while intoxicated and stole controlled drugs. The case names the hospital system, its leaders, and the nurse accused of misconduct as defendants. The nurses claim that the doctor’s addiction

politics

Kid in Kent Faces $6, 000 Loan He Never Took

July 1, 2026

A man from Kent, Washington, is suing the U. S. Department of Education after a student loan showing up on his credit report that he never applied for. The lawsuit names Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Federal Student Aid chief Richard Lucas as defendants. He says a thief used his name, Social

business

Penn Cuts Indiana Tax Burden by Skipping Out‑of‑State Gaming Dues

July 1, 2026

Penn Entertainment, a big name in casino business, has managed to get the Indiana Supreme Court to let it ignore certain taxes it pays in other states when figuring out its own state tax bill. The court decision means the company no longer has to add back taxes that it already paid elsewhere, a r

politics

UFO Study Gets a New Lead: What Happens When a Harvard Professor Heads the Team?

July 1, 2026

A new scientific group set up by the White House will investigate reports of strange objects seen by military crews. The leader is Avi Loeb, a former Harvard astronomy head who is known for bold ideas about alien life. He was chosen to run the panel that will examine whether these sightings pose a d

politics

Big Money Gets a New Path to the White House

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court has just opened a new door for wealthy donors to influence elections. A group of Republican‑appointed judges said that limits on how much a political party can spend together with its candidate are unconstitutional. The ruling means a donor could give a huge sum to a party and then

technology

Apple Faces Huge UK Patent Payment Battle

July 1, 2026

Apple is heading to the UK Supreme Court this week, hoping to overturn a $502 million judgment awarded to Optis Wireless. The case started in 2019 when Optis accused Apple of using its 4G LTE patents in iPhones, iPads and certain Apple Watch models. The dispute is now about how much Apple should pay

crime

Russian Mob’s $1 B Medicare Scam Uncovered

July 1, 2026

A quiet shop in Brooklyn became the front for a $1 B Medicare fraud run by a Russian crime group, prosecutors say. The scheme began in 2022 when the gang bought more than 30 U. S. medical‑supply firms that were already registered with Medicare, from California to Texas and Chicago. They then hired y

Heat Wave Turns Beach into Cooling Hub

Gambit’s Dark Return in the New X‑Men Series

New Rules for Schools and the Capitol in Minnesota

Nurse’s Drug Habit Sparks Two Deaths and a Lawsuit

Kid in Kent Faces $6, 000 Loan He Never Took

Penn Cuts Indiana Tax Burden by Skipping Out‑of‑State Gaming Dues

UFO Study Gets a New Lead: What Happens When a Harvard Professor Heads the Team?

Big Money Gets a New Path to the White House

Apple Faces Huge UK Patent Payment Battle

Russian Mob’s $1 B Medicare Scam Uncovered

Russian Mob’s $1 B Medicare Scam Uncovered