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Jalen Brunson’s Fight Through Pain Could Decide the Finals

June 6, 2026

The NBA Finals opening game for the New York Knicks was a rollercoaster. Jalen Brunson became the hero, but not without some rough patches along the way. First, a scary moment when teammate Harrison Barnes crashed onto his knee during a rebound battle. Brunson headed straight to the locker room, lea

health

Milk scare in Idaho: what’s behind the raw milk illness outbreak?

June 6, 2026

Idaho is dealing with a growing problem: nearly 60 people have fallen ill after drinking raw milk in just two weeks. The infections started showing up around May 19, and most of the sick people drank milk from two different farms in North and southern Idaho. Health officials haven’t named the farms,

sports

A Close Win at Michigan Speedway Before Rain Cut the Race Short

June 6, 2026

The ARCA Menards Series race at Michigan International Speedway last Friday ended in a surprise after just 57 laps—way earlier than planned. Gio Ruggiero, driving the No. 18 Toyota for First Auto Group, secured his third win of the season, but completing a full race proved unnecessary. Heavy rain fo

health

A new drug for pancreatic cancer shows promising results in trials

June 6, 2026

Scientists recently tested a new pill for pancreatic cancer and the results were better than expected. In the trial, patients who took the drug lived nearly twice as long compared to those who didn’t. Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers to treat, so this discovery could be a big step fo

politics

How a new rule is changing job security for thousands of government health workers

June 6, 2026

A recent change in federal employment rules now lets managers remove about 8, 000 health workers—many involved in policy decisions—more easily. These employees work across agencies like the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Food and Drug Administration. Their ne

technology

New tech helps Stockton cops talk to anyone, fast

June 6, 2026

Stockton now gives body cameras to all its officers that can instantly switch between more than 50 languages. The city sits in one of the most multicultural parts of California, where nearly half the homes speak something other than English. That mix can slow down police work when every second count

politics

How a Smaller Nation Fights Back Against a Much Stronger Enemy

June 6, 2026

In a quiet neighborhood of Kharkiv, a city that has seen more than its share of destruction, 16-year-old Nastya remembers the day war came to her doorstep. It was February 2022, and Russian forces tried to take the city in a single push. The battle at School No. 134 lasted half a day, turning the ar

science

Finding the Best Fritillaria: A New Method to Tell Plant Sources Apart

June 6, 2026

Checking where natural health products come from isn’t just about labels. It’s about making sure what you take matches what’s promised on the package. Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim, a plant used in teas and supplements, grows in different places, but not all versions have the same ingredients. Some

technology

What happens when AI leaders and governments start sharing ownership?

June 6, 2026

A well-known tech executive recently discussed a plan with the U. S. government that could change who controls one of the biggest players in artificial intelligence. The idea? The government might take a financial stake in OpenAI, a company that develops advanced AI tools. The executive argued this

entertainment

Florida Georgia Line’s Next Chapter: Reunion Plans and New Beginnings

June 6, 2026

The country music duo Florida Georgia Line has officially reunited under new management, marking a fresh start after years apart. Their new team, The Core Entertainment, already handled Tyler Hubbard’s solo work before stepping in for the full group. The decision to reunite comes after months of spe