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A Restaurant Worker’s Fight for Justice

July 4, 2026

A young man from New Haven says he was attacked by a coworker at Union League Café. He claims the assault happened on his last day in February 2025. The attacker locked him in a bathroom, pinned him and touched his private parts. After the incident he called the police and told the manager,

health

Bumpy Belly Blues: A Parasite on the Menu

July 4, 2026

A parasite called cyclospora has been making people in the Midwest feel sick with sudden, watery diarrhea. Health officials say it can travel through contaminated food and water, especially during warm weather when fresh produce is in high demand. In June the Centers for Disease Control reported 145

politics

Chicago’s Heat Crisis: A Tale of Neglected Help

July 3, 2026

An elderly man, likely without a home, was found unconscious on the steps of the Art Institute during a sweltering day. A call to 911 was answered by an operator who asked if the man wanted help, and when he did not, no emergency team was dispatched. The man stayed on the hot pavement until he event

politics

Transparency in Washington: A Fresh Look at Public Records

July 3, 2026

Washington voters passed a public records law in 1972, but over time the state has added many exceptions that hide government actions. In 2007 lawmakers created a Sunshine Committee to look at these gaps, yet the group has largely been ignored. The result is that citizens and journalists often strug

politics

When politicians' kids become targets

July 3, 2026

A secret, fabricated complaint to child services led to two young children being taken from their home temporarily. This happened to a former Cabinet member and his spouse, but regular families face similar risks every day. Reports like this waste time and resources that could protect children in re

politics

New twist in 2022 Baltic gas pipeline mystery

July 3, 2026

In 2022 one of Europe’s biggest energy projects took a hit when three undersea gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea exploded. Now a German court says a Ukrainian soldier, identified only as Serhii K, stands accused of planning these blasts. Prosecutors claim he led a small team that used explosives to wr

weather

Baltimore stays on high heat alert—here’s what you need to know

July 3, 2026

Temperatures in Baltimore aren’t backing down. Officials just pushed the extreme heat emergency into the weekend, with forecasts still calling for brutal conditions well past the Fourth of July. While many cities are known for fireworks and cookouts this time of year, Baltimore’s biggest concern rig

crime

AI scams are getting smarter—and Montana could be the next testing ground

July 3, 2026

Scammers have always existed, but today’s technology gives them superpowers. Instead of relying on old tricks like fake emails or phone calls, they now use AI to sound exactly like your loved one or create fake documents that look real. This isn’t just a small upgrade—it’s a game-changer. In Montana

politics

Pennsylvania’s Energy Revival Gets a Boost with New Local Jobs

July 3, 2026

The restart of the Three Mile Island plant isn’t just about flipping a switch—it’s about reviving an entire region’s economy. Two key approvals have greenlit the transformation of the aging nuclear facility into the Crane Clean Energy Center, a move expected to bring hundreds of well-paying jobs to

crime

Hate‑Crime Charge Over “Good Shot ICE” Poster

July 2, 2026

A 38‑year‑old resident of Libertyville, Illinois, faces a felony hate‑crime charge and a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct after authorities say he posted a sign reading “Good Shot ICE” with a bullseye target. The sign was intended to intimidate the local Latino community, according to State’s Atto