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Summer School News: Your Chance to Speak Up

June 3, 2026

The school year may have ended, but the conversation about education keeps going. A reporter covering Cincinnati’s public schools and nearby colleges has noticed a lot of important topics that still need attention. From new school budget plans to the rising number of students who are homeless, and e

politics

Arkansas Students Apply for More School‑Choice Money

June 3, 2026

A recent count shows 54, 442 families in Arkansas have asked for Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs) to help pay for private schooling or homeschooling next year. The deadline closed on Monday, and the new figures are a touch higher than last year’s 52, 529 applications. That slight jump comes even

lifestyle

Black Beauty Hubs in Baton Rouge Create Safe Spaces

June 3, 2026

Macie Smith, a senior at Southern University, opened two hair supply shops in Baton Rouge to give Black women a welcoming place for beauty care. She began by saving money and learning Mandarin phrases to talk with her Chinese supplier, but a rough meeting taught her the importance of respect and

finance

Yen Hits 160 Mark, Tokyo Prepares for Big Bank Talk

June 3, 2026

The Japanese currency slipped past the 160‑dollar level, a threshold that once triggered government action. This drop happened after the yen lost gains it had earned from a huge buying spree by Tokyo last month. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters that the government can act on fo

crime

Surprise End in Brazil: Art Blogger’s Tragic Exit

June 3, 2026

A 40‑year‑old art influencer was found dead in a hotel room after traveling to Brazil for cosmetic surgery. The victim, known online as @JerryGogosian, was discovered by hotel staff on a Sunday morning. A man claiming to be her surgeon arrived later but could not reach the woman, prompting staff to

art

Celebrating Handmade Art in a Digital World

June 3, 2026

A quiet shift will happen on June 11 at the fifth floor of a Manhattan building. Artists who paint, sculpt and mix media will show their work in an evening that says the human touch still matters. The event is part of a larger yearly program that helps living artists reach new audiences worldwide

entertainment

Laufey Takes the Lead in a New God of War Adventure

June 3, 2026

Santa Monica Studio and Sony announced a fresh chapter in the God of War saga during PlayStation’s State of Play show. The new game, titled God of War: Laufey, shifts the spotlight from Kratos to his wife and Atreus’s mother, Faye. She is better known by her true name, Laufey, and has guided the her

entertainment

Big Bollywood Drama: A Star vs. a Studio Clash

June 3, 2026

A famous actor left a big film in December 2025, sparking one of the biggest disputes in Indian cinema. The fight involves a popular production company and about 25 top industry leaders, leading to an audit by a major accounting firm and a directive from a workers’ federation. The core of the dis

business

Everett’s 30‑Year Beer Journey

June 3, 2026

Everett’s waterfront scene has changed a lot since 1996, when the first pint of Scuttlebutt Brewing Company hit tap. The family‑run spot grew from a dusty fish plant on West Marine View Drive to a bustling restaurant at 1205 Craftsman Way, all while keeping the same family names on the payroll. T

health

Bringing Fairness into Healthy Living

June 3, 2026

The health world talks a lot about fairness, but it still slips through many plans for healthy living. People who try to stop or heal long‑term illnesses with diet, exercise and habits can miss the bigger picture. If a person’s life is shaped by poverty, discrimination or unsafe neighborhoods,