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Hope Rises as Father and Son Survive Four‑Day Rubble Search

June 29, 2026

In the wake of a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, a father and his son were rescued alive after spending four days trapped under collapsed building debris. The event unfolded in La Guaira, a coastal city that suffered the heaviest damage and recorded at least 1, 450 fatalities.

weather

Heat Wave Hits Massachusetts, Temperatures Feel Like 110 Degrees

June 29, 2026

Massachusetts is bracing for a blistering week as the National Weather Service warns that heat indexes could reach 110 degrees. The entire state, except for Berkshire County and the Cape & Islands, will be under an extreme heat watch from Wednesday morning until Friday evening. A heat dome wil

politics

Senator Collins' voting record raises serious concerns

June 29, 2026

Senator Susan Collins has reached a milestone of 10, 000 votes, but it's not just the number that matters. Many of her votes have shaped policies that weakened democracy and increased inequality. For instance, her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 was followed by a decision t

politics

A 19-year-old makes history by becoming Surry County’s youngest elected official

June 29, 2026

At just nineteen, Cameran Drew isn’t just another college graduate—he’s the youngest person ever elected to Surry County’s Board of Supervisors. His victory in November came down to a razor-thin margin of eight votes over his high school government teacher, who ended up conceding with grace. What ma

weather

Thunderstorms and extreme heat: what’s really coming for Illinois?

June 29, 2026

The weather in northern Illinois is about to pull a double move: a quick burst of storms on Sunday followed by a long stretch of stifling heat and humidity. Storms arriving from Iowa and Minnesota may bring strong winds and hail, but don’t expect much rain to fall—especially not during the Chicago P

education

From Lockup to Lecture Hall: A Second Chance at Education

June 29, 2026

Italo Sanchez spent most of his adult life behind bars, bouncing between juvenile detention and prison since age 13. By 35, he’d endured eight years in solitary confinement, surviving a brutal world where violence and gang politics ruled. Then, a simple note passed between inmates introduced him to

environment

Cities and Countryside: How Japan’s Towns Are Growing Green

June 28, 2026

Japan’s towns are being studied to see how well they meet the three goals of sustainable living: people, planet, and profit. Researchers used a math method that groups similar towns together. They found seven distinct clusters. Two of these groups show strong overall progress, but one excels i

sports

Softball Stars Shine in Lower Hudson Valley

June 28, 2026

The New York State Sportswriters and Coaches’ Organization for Girls Sports announced its 2026 all‑state softball teams on June 25, spotlighting standout athletes from the Lower Hudson Valley. Ava Papaleo of Ursuline captured the top honor as Class AA Player of the Year, adding to a season that s

weather

A Week of Changing Weather for DC

June 28, 2026

The day after today, the area will keep getting wet with rain and a bit of heat. In the evening, light showers and a few storms will move through most places but should finish up around midnight. The strongest storms could happen mostly to the south, near Virginia’s Northern Neck and Southern Maryla

opinion

A Fresh Approach to Fair Justice in Hamilton County

June 28, 2026

Hamilton County took a bold step toward fairer justice when the prosecutor’s office created a new unit to double-check past convictions. This Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) isn’t just about fixing old mistakes—it’s about building a system where power is used responsibly. The idea comes from a real