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Baseball stars shine bright across Illinois

June 17, 2026

Across Illinois, high school baseball and softball teams are celebrating standout players recognized for their skills this season. Two seniors from different schools made headlines by earning first-team All-State honors in Class 1A. Johnathon Stunkel from Putnam County dominated at bat with a . 438

finance

A Fresh Look at SoFi’s Stock After the Iran Agreement

June 16, 2026

The recent agreement between the U. S. and Iran has brought some calm to markets, and investors are watching closely to see how this plays out. Oil and gas prices had been climbing due to tensions in the region, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, where a lot of global energy passes through. Hig

finance

Cut Your Student Loan Bills With Simple Income Tricks

June 14, 2026

A new student loan repayment plan will start on July 1. It is called the Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP. Borrowers will pay a percent of their earnings each month. The more they earn, the higher the payment. People can lower those payments by cutting their pretax income. Small changes in wages b

finance

The quiet shift from wild crypto dreams to familiar financial rules

June 14, 2026

For a long time, crypto fans talked big about breaking free from old-school finance. They wanted everything decentralized and free from banks or governments. But now, some experts say the next big step for crypto might look a lot like the systems we already use. David Mercer, who runs a big trading

opinion

British Policing: Trust Starts with Action, Not Just Rules

June 12, 2026

In the past, Britain set a global example for fair and effective policing. Its model focused on protecting people, enforcing laws without bias, and valuing human life above all else. This approach wasn’t based on flashy campaigns or political trends but on honest, dedicated service. Yet recent event

politics

Farmers Face Growing Debt as Prices Fall and Costs Rise

June 11, 2026

In a small rice‑planting village north of Bangkok, an older farmer sees the government’s promises slip away after elections. The cost of diesel and fertilizer has jumped because of a distant war, while rice prices have dropped sharply. Farmers like him are now paying more for inputs but earnin

politics

G7 Talks: France, Trump, and the Middle East‑Ukraine Tangle

June 11, 2026

The G7 leaders will meet next week in Evian‑les‑Bains, a lakeside town in France, for talks that many expect will focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The French host, President Macron, has arranged a schedule that keeps President Trump on his side of the agenda. France wants the sum

technology

One‑Day Equipment Loans: AI Meets Blockchain in Private Credit

June 11, 2026

Trad. Fi and W3 aim to move a $650 million pipeline of U. S. equipment loans onto the blockchain in four years. They target manufacturers, industrial electricians and solar installers, hoping AI can evaluate risk, do due diligence and set rates fast enough to cut a month‑long process down to a si

crime

When AI gets it wrong: A man’s fight against a faulty facial recognition system

June 11, 2026

In late 2023, a Florida man named Richard Dillon found himself in a nightmare no one should experience. Police arrested him for allegedly trying to lure a child away from a McDonald’s, all because an AI system claimed his face matched surveillance footage. The problem? Dillon was hundreds of miles a

politics

Housing changes in Anchorage: what the new rule could mean for your street

June 11, 2026

Anchorage is testing a fresh plan to reshape how neighborhoods grow along major roads. Called the Missing Middle Housing Opportunities overlay, or MMHOP, the proposal would soften zoning rules that now keep big apartment buildings away from single-family homes. On paper, MMHOP promises more housing