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cape verdeans

Cape Verde’s Big Soccer Dream

June 6, 2026

The islands of Cape Verde hum with a music called morna, full of longing and hope. Many people have left the ten islands for work overseas, but they still feel a strong bond to home. Now that bond is turning into excitement as the national soccer team, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, prepares for t

environment

Clean Up New Mexico: Youth Take Charge of Plastic

June 6, 2026

New Mexico is famous for sunsets, mountains and wide open skies. But a quiet problem grows every day: plastic litter everywhere. A new wave of young people is stepping up. They joined a state program that lets them work with teachers, lawmakers and community leaders to fight plastic waste. T

politics

Trump Blames Politics as Iran Negotiations Stall

June 6, 2026

The former president woke up on his usual platform, Truth Social, ready to find a scapegoat for the stalled talks with Iran. He claimed that both Democrats and “unpatriotic Republicans” were making it harder for him to reach a deal, insisting that Iran was eager to agree. Yet a video montage of his

science

Smilodon Farewell: The Tar Pits Get a Big Make‑over

June 6, 2026

The back rooms of the La Brea Tar Pits are now a maze of packing crates. Each crate has a handwritten note that says things like “bison skulls” or “camel hip. ” All bones, even the smallest dire wolf rib, are wrapped in foam and boxed. The museum will close on July 6 for a huge renovation. It wil

weather

Thunderstorms Hit Massachusetts This Weekend

June 6, 2026

Massachusetts will see a shift from hot, dry heat to wet and windy weather over the next few days. Friday’s temperature will stay near 90 degrees, but clouds will creep in as humidity climbs, turning the sky into a partly cloudy look. Nighttime lows stay warm, with most areas seeing temperatures in

crime

Escape by Driverless: Yoga Studio Heist Turns Into SF Tech Mystery

June 6, 2026

A robbery at a San Francisco yoga studio last January ended with the thief slipping away in a white driver‑less Jaguar, sparking police curiosity. The suspect stole several pieces of merchandise from the Hot 8 Yoga Studio in Marina, then vanished in a Waymo autonomous vehicle parked outside. P

lifestyle

Mexico’s World Cup warnings: What you need to know before heading south

June 6, 2026

Mexico is getting ready to host big soccer matches in 2026, and the U. S. government is telling its citizens to think carefully before booking a trip. While Mexico has been a popular vacation spot for years, safety concerns are making officials nervous. Violent crimes like robberies and kidnappings

politics

Sanchez Narrowly Challenges Fujimori in Peru’s Tight Run‑off

June 5, 2026

A new survey shows that left‑wing candidate Roberto Sanchez is edging closer to a tie with conservative contender Keiko Fujimori as Peru heads into its second presidential round. The Ipsos poll, taken on June 3, reports Sanchez with 43. 8 % of the vote while Fujimori trails slightly at 43. 2 %. Both

business

China’s Oil Demand Drops to a 10‑Year Low

June 5, 2026

China has pulled back on buying crude oil, with imports falling to a decade‑old low in May. The drop is driven by weak global demand, fewer refinery runs, and the country’s ability to tap into its large stockpiles. Because many refineries are running at lower capacity, China does not need to buy as

politics

Colombia's Leftist Candidate Shifts Stance Ahead of Final Vote

June 5, 2026

Colombia’s presidential race is heating up as leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda adjusts his strategy to win over moderate voters. In a recent video message, he backed away from his earlier push for a new constitution through a special assembly. Instead, he’s focusing on building broad agreement for key