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A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

June 17, 2026

The sign on U. S. 301 in King George County is bright and clear: “Gardening Gays Farm. ” It looks like a normal farm sign, but the story behind it is unusual. Two men, Dragan and Kevin, grew up in different places. Dragan was raised on a farm in Croatia and promised himself he would never work on a

science

Risk of Tiny Plastic Particles in the Lungs

June 17, 2026

Scientists tested how small pieces of polyethylene, a common plastic, affect rat lungs when put directly into the airway. They used both medium‑sized and ultra‑small particles to see if they cause harm. The results show that these tiny plastics can damage lung tissue, raising concerns about similar

politics

\Voices Rise for Children: France’s Call for Safer Laws\

June 17, 2026

The story began when 11‑year‑old Lyhanna vanished and was later found dead in late May. Her case shocked the nation and sparked a new, grassroots campaign that has drawn support from many well‑known French actors and actresses. The suspect, Jérôme Barella, had a long history of legal complaints t

art

The Big Art Walk Down Wilshire

June 17, 2026

A vibrant street event is set to light up Wilshire Boulevard this Saturday, as a mix of artists, performers and curious onlookers gather for the first Art Parade. The route starts at Museum Row, passes iconic spots like “Urban Light, ” and loops around Fairfax Avenue, closing almost a mile of the av

politics

Hebron Shrine Control Shift Sparks New Tensions

June 17, 2026

Israel has taken over planning and building rights at a key Jewish‑Muslim shrine in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority. The move ends an agreement that had been in place since the 1990s. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he approved the change on Monday night. The decision means Is

business

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan

June 17, 2026

Little Rock city leaders have greenlit a $20 million plan to refit the River Market food hall, with the full project cost expected around $25 million. The city will use its own money first, then pay back the amount through bonds that could total up to $20 million. The food hall sits at 400 Presid

technology

Baby Monitor Alert: Hidden Links to China Raise Privacy Concerns

June 17, 2026

Missouri’s top lawyer, Catherine Hanaway, warned parents that some baby monitors sold in the U. S. might secretly send data back to a Chinese company tied to Beijing’s military. She spoke on a news program about an investigation that started when a tech expert from the Kentucky Attorney General’s

crypto

New Token Deal Lets Dental Tech Raise Money on Solana

June 17, 2026

A joint effort by First Block, Onpharma and Crito Capital has kicked off what appears to be the first time a U. S. operating company uses Solana’s blockchain to sell tokenised shares. The move is seen as a milestone that could streamline how private markets raise capital worldwide. The plan uses So

crime

Tram Talk Turns Trouble in Milan

June 17, 2026

Milan authorities have begun a formal inquiry after a WhatsApp chat among tram drivers surfaced. The group, which included around twelve operators, reportedly shared photos of female passengers taken from the city’s tram cameras. The images focused on body parts, and members made jokes about them.

technology

Linux on Windows Made Easy with WSL

June 17, 2026

Using a Linux virtual machine on a Windows computer can feel like juggling two separate worlds. You might choose to run a full Linux system inside a VM, or you could set up a dual‑boot that gives direct hardware access. Both methods teach the Linux way, but they come with extra steps and overhead.

A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

Risk of Tiny Plastic Particles in the Lungs

\Voices Rise for Children: France’s Call for Safer Laws\

The Big Art Walk Down Wilshire

Hebron Shrine Control Shift Sparks New Tensions

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan

Baby Monitor Alert: Hidden Links to China Raise Privacy Concerns

New Token Deal Lets Dental Tech Raise Money on Solana

Tram Talk Turns Trouble in Milan

Linux on Windows Made Easy with WSL

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan