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Justice on the Line: When Judges Let Danger Slip Through

June 21, 2026

In many cities, judges and officials seem to favor leniency over safety. They often release violent repeat offenders on bail, allowing them to roam free and sometimes commit more crimes. The news shows this pattern all the time. A dangerous person is arrested, released on bail, then later commits

art

Boulder’s New Art Grants: A Chance to Redefine the City

June 21, 2026

The city of Boulder has announced a fresh initiative that offers residents up to five thousand dollars for public art projects. The goal is simple: let artists paint murals, build sculptures, play music, or tell stories that reflect the neighborhoods they live in. The application process is open‑h

sports

Eagles Must Skip the Risky Texas Tech QB

June 21, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a dilemma: should they pursue Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech quarterback who has stirred controversy? The player’s history of gambling and NCAA bans makes him a questionable choice. Even if the team could secure him in the supplemental draft, the cost might

opinion

Maine’s Film Scene Gets a Boost

June 21, 2026

The 29th Maine International Film Festival is set to light up Waterville from July 10‑19, with more than 100 films shown, including 21 made in the state. This event highlights how Maine can become a major hub for independent filmmaking, a point that was underscored after a recent trip to Cannes. Ca

sports

Knoxville Smokies Capture First‑Half Title in a Big Win

June 21, 2026

The Knoxville Smokies clinched the Southern League North first‑half crown after a 3-1 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts on June 20. The win guarantees the Smokies a spot in the playoffs, their first postseason appearance since returning to Knoxville in 2025. The game began with the Smokies sc

health

Health Costs Push Half of U. S. Adults into Uncertainty

June 21, 2026

In the spring of 2025, a Florida teacher named Weaver faced an unexpected back injury. The pain forced her to take medication and attend therapy sessions, which added a heavy medical bill to an already tight budget. She had to postpone her graduation from a leadership program, worrying whether she c

crime

A Young Protester’s Cross‑Burning Gets a Light‑Touch Bail

June 20, 2026

A 21‑year‑old student from the University of Illinois Chicago, named Merlin Lu, sparked a citywide debate when he set fire to a wooden cross in Grant Park and placed a “Make America Great Again” hat on top. The act, initially described by some officials and media as a racist or white‑supremacist att

politics

Ecuador Lets Foreign Soldiers Help Fight Drug Cartels

June 20, 2026

The Ecuadorian government has opened a new chapter in its fight against drug gangs by allowing foreign troops to operate on its soil. President Daniel Noboa signed a decree that lets soldiers from partner nations work side‑by‑side with local forces in the most violent provinces. The decision follows

opinion

How a Desert Lizard Saved Thousands of Lives

June 20, 2026

A lizard that can wait months without eating sparked a breakthrough in medicine. Scientists noticed the Gila monster keeps its blood sugar steady during long fasts, and a researcher at a Veterans Affairs hospital isolated a venom component that mimics a human gut hormone but lasts much longer. ...

education

New Faces, New Grants and a Fresh Path to Learning

June 20, 2026

Dustin Boswell steps into the role of treasurer for Tallmadge City Schools, taking over from Jeff Hostetler who has been in the position for many years. Boswell brings more than two decades of experience from Springfield Local School District, where he started as a technology director and moved into