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hometown neighborhood

Joe Lauzon steps into the bare-knuckle ring for a fresh challenge

June 27, 2026

A UFC veteran with nearly three decades of mixed martial arts experience is trading gloves for bare fists this summer. Joe Lauzon, who spent 15 years in the UFC and built a reputation as a fan favorite in Boston, will make his bare-knuckle debut at an unusual venue: Fenway Park. The event, scheduled

education

Local daycare marks two decades of early learning in Aurora

June 27, 2026

Two decades ago, a small childhood education program opened its doors in Aurora, Illinois, offering families a trusted place for early care and learning. Known today as Hometown Child Care, the program began as a family-run effort to support young children from six weeks to five years old. Over the

sports

From Nagrig to Global Fame: The Story of Mohamed Salah

June 27, 2026

Mohamed Salah wasn't born in a big city with stadiums and sports academies. He came from Nagrig, a quiet village in Egypt where football was played on dusty streets rather than professional pitches. Growing up in 1992, he spent his childhood playing the game with a ball that might have been more pat

politics

Socialist Surge in Wisconsin and North Carolina: A New Political Wave

June 26, 2026

The latest political buzz shows that groups calling themselves democratic socialists are testing their reach beyond the usual safe zones. In Wisconsin, a state that has often leaned Republican in presidential elections, several Democrats are vying to become governor. Among them is state Rep. Frances

education

Learning to Care: A New Way for Medical Students

June 26, 2026

Medical schools have long said that doctors should understand culture and work with other health professionals. Yet many still forget to teach how social status, neighborhood, and life conditions affect a patient’s health. This gap is especially clear in U. S. medical training. The Emergency Depart

crime

Home Theft Case Highlights Rising Fraud Against Elderly in New York

June 26, 2026

A 58‑year‑old man from Queens was taken into custody after authorities say he stole an East Flatbush house from a woman who had dementia. The case involves 23 criminal charges, including grand theft and forgery. The state’s chief prosecutor announced the indictment at a press event in Brooklyn, e

technology

Why most people avoid living near tech data centers

June 26, 2026

A recent survey shows half of Americans wouldn’t want to call a data center neighborhood home. Only one in five would even consider it, while the rest aren’t sure. Their biggest worries? Too much strain on local water and electricity. Over sixty percent believe these facilities will hurt the environ

politics

Why the Supreme Court’s TPS Ruling Hurts Longtime Immigrants

June 26, 2026

The Supreme Court recently made a decision that could uproot thousands of people who have lived in the U. S. for years under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. The program was created to protect immigrants from countries facing war, disasters, or other dangerous conditions. For example, L

crime

Selling guns without rules in Chicago

June 26, 2026

A quiet war rages on Chicago streets every day. Nearly 25, 000 illegal firearms have been collected by police in just two years—that’s over 35 guns taken off the streets daily. Among them, automatic weapons and modified pistols slip through the cracks far too easily. The city’s response? A new offic

art

A New Space for Chinese Queer Art in San Francisco

June 25, 2026

The first museum that showcases queer art from China and its diaspora just opened in San Francisco’s Chinatown, a neighborhood known for its historic Chinese community. The building sits next to the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum and offers a single room filled with photographs, zines,