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Jail Sentences for a Big Theft in Lewiston

June 11, 2026

A 64‑year‑old accountant from Lewiston was found guilty of stealing nearly half a million dollars from an RV dealership. She had originally hoped to avoid prison by pleading guilty and accepting a plea deal that would have let her stay out of jail. The judge, however, felt the crime was too serious

business

Lodi’s Downtown Revamp: Linking Two Sides of the City

June 11, 2026

The city is planning a big makeover to bring life back to a quieter stretch of downtown that many locals feel has been ignored. One shop owner on Sacramento Street, who runs a boutique that opened eight years ago, said traffic and new customers have always been tough because she is “a bit alone”

religion

Pope Visits Canary Islands to Meet Migrants and Call for Humanitarian Action

June 11, 2026

On Thursday, the Pope flew from Barcelona to the Canary Islands, where he plans to speak with about a thousand people who have crossed dangerous Atlantic waters in search of safety. He will land on Gran Canaria around 10:50 a. m. (0950 GMT) and then visit groups that support newly arrived migrants,

business

Affordable Housing Debate Hits Canalside Project

June 11, 2026

Canalside’s newest big build is almost ready for the city to give its OK, a move that could let hundreds of apartments start up in just a few months. The plan has been shaped over more than two years, with designers and planners fine‑tuning details along the way. Yet a chunk of critics argue that th

sports

Knicks Beat Spurs in Record‑Breaking Game 3

June 11, 2026

The third game of the NBA Finals was watched by more people than ever before. ABC and ESPN together drew an average of 23. 8 million viewers, and the peak number reached 26. 3 million at 11:15 p. m. ET. The series started strong in San Antonio, where Games 1 and 2 each had over 16 million view

health

Older People and Air Quality: A Global Health View

June 11, 2026

The study looks at how breathing tiny dust particles in the air harms older adults around the world. It focuses on people who are 65 or older and tracks health problems that last a long time, like heart disease or cancer. The researchers started in 1990 and went up to the year 2021, then made guesse

sports

Bowman’s Rough Ride: From Vertigo to Victory

June 11, 2026

Alex Bowman, racing under a three‑year contract with Hendrick Motorsports that ends this season, had been building momentum. He finished ninth in the 2024 standings after a win at Chicago and improved to thirteenth in 2025 with sixteen top‑ten finishes. Fans saw a bright future, but the Circuit of t

crime

French Artist Faces New Legal Scrutiny Over Past Allegations

June 11, 2026

Patrick Bruel, a well‑known singer and actor in France, is now under formal investigation for several serious accusations that date back to 2008 and earlier. The local prosecutor’s office says there is enough evidence to believe that rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment may have occur

politics

Taiwan Stands Firm as China Pulls Back Its Coast Guard

June 11, 2026

Taiwan’s coast guard announced that its waters cannot be claimed by China, saying the island will push back any ships that try to enter. The statement came after Beijing withdrew a patrol off Taiwan’s eastern coast, which had inspected nearly two hundred vessels and fixed three violations. Chi

politics

Farmers Face Growing Debt as Prices Fall and Costs Rise

June 11, 2026

In a small rice‑planting village north of Bangkok, an older farmer sees the government’s promises slip away after elections. The cost of diesel and fertilizer has jumped because of a distant war, while rice prices have dropped sharply. Farmers like him are now paying more for inputs but earnin