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Showcases Women’s Lens in New Photography Exhibition

June 10, 2026

The Louisiana State University Museum of Art has opened a fresh look at women’s photography, turning the spotlight from one celebrated photographer to many. Initially the show was set to feature only Anne Noggle, a prolific 20th‑century photographer whose forty works had never been displayed. Curato

sports

Top hockey and baseball matchups to watch on June 9

June 10, 2026

The Stanley Cup Final between Carolina and Vegas keeps getting more exciting. The first three games gave fans rare high-scoring action, with a total of 25 goals—the highest since 1981. No previous Final had seen both teams come back from multiple-goal deficits in the first two games. Carolina even e

technology

A cheaper Google Pixel Watch 4 with great features

June 10, 2026

The Google Pixel Watch 4 just got cheaper. For a short time, the 41mm version with an LTE connection and the Iris Active Band costs $351 instead of $449. 99. That’s roughly $100 off its usual price. Before it disappears, the deal is worth a look if you want a stylish smartwatch with solid fitness tr

education

Alaska’s kids face bigger struggles as rankings slip

June 10, 2026

For the first time in years, Alaska’s children are doing worse than nearly every other state in the U. S. A new national survey puts Alaska at 47th place for child well-being, sliding down seven spots in just one year. Experts say this sharp drop shows years of underfunded schools, weak support for

weather

Severe weather warning: Chicago braces for risky storms

June 10, 2026

The Chicago region is in line for a serious weather shift this week. After some calm Tuesday evening storms, Wednesday and Thursday turn far stormier. Northern Illinois sits under the National Storm Prediction Center’s "enhanced" threat level, meaning damaging winds over 70 mph, large hail, and poss

weather

Heat Wave Hits Eugene: Expect 90‑Degree Days This Weekend

June 9, 2026

The Eugene and Springfield area is set for a sharp rise in temperatures, moving from the mild 60s at the start of the week to scorching highs by mid‑week. The National Weather Service notes that after a cool, wet beginning, a multi‑day heat event will begin late in the week and extend into the weeke

education

Norwin Schools Raise Taxes, Hope on State Funding Boost

June 9, 2026

"The Norwin School District is preparing to increase property taxes by about 4% for the next school year. The decision was made after a unanimous vote by the board on Monday night. The budget plan, totaling roughly $99 million, raises taxes to 100. 2 mills in the main towns and to 15. 97 mills fo

business

Hibbett Sports to shut down nearly 15% of stores under new U. S. strategy

June 9, 2026

Hibbett Sports, a chain with about 1, 000 stores across the U. S. , is set to close 175 locations over the next three years. The move follows its recent $1. 1 billion takeover by British sports retailer JD Sports in early 2024. The company now wants to shrink its physical footprint by focusing on fe

technology

watchOS 27: What’s New and Why It Matters

June 9, 2026

Apple’s latest software update for the Apple Watch, watchOS 27, brings some practical improvements that might not look flashy but could make a real difference for users. The biggest change is a smarter version of Siri, now powered by AI to handle conversations more naturally. Instead of robotic comm

business

Delta Air Lines Eyes New Seat Supplier After Delays

June 8, 2026

Delta Air Lines Inc. has decided to consider a different seat maker for its new business‑class suites on major U. S. routes because ongoing supply and approval problems have pushed back the launch of its premium cabins. The company, known as the world’s most profitable airline, is now looking at an