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Social media warning rules paused in Minnesota, legal battle heats up

July 2, 2026

Minnesota passed a law last year requiring social media platforms to show pop-up warnings about mental health risks, but it hasn't been enforced yet. A court fight with tech industry groups has put the brakes on these warnings until a judge decides if the law even makes sense under free speech rules

politics

Alaska's long-awaited gas pipeline faces last-minute hurdles

June 30, 2026

For half a century, Alaskans have heard promises about a natural gas pipeline that never materialized. Countless studies, proposals, and false starts came and went, often because the project seemed too complex or too costly. Then came a private developer willing to put real money on the table, sign

entertainment

A Fun Look at Disney’s 1970s Family Movie and a Classic TV Star

June 28, 2026

Disney made light‑hearted films from the late 1950s to the early 1980s that were safe for all ages. These movies, such as “The Shaggy Dog” and “The Absent‑Minded Professor, ” were designed to give families a quick escape from the harsher world outside. The studio’s reputation for wholesome entertain

politics

Women in Pink: Iran’s New Nationalist Image

June 26, 2026

The war has pushed Iran to show a different side of itself. State TV now broadcasts women in the army, carrying pink guns and riding pink jeeps. These women proudly say they back the government but do not wear hijabs, a bold move for an Islamic state. Iran is reshaping its identity to focus

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

crime

A Deadly Night in Sunnyside: The Mystery of a Stolen Car and a Murdered Man

June 25, 2026

A routine call to a car fire on August 15, 1994, at 830 Howard Ave. in Sunnyside turned into a nightmare when firefighters found a charred body wrapped in a rug inside the vehicle. The victim, a white male aged 35‑40, was bound with an electrical cord in a hog‑tie position and had been shot several

politics

Law Enforcement and Catholic Groups Raise Alarm Over Crypto Bill

June 25, 2026

Law enforcement agencies and Catholic organizations recently sent warnings to the U. S. government about a bill that could weaken efforts to fight financial crime, particularly involving cryptocurrency. A coalition of four law enforcement groups—representing over 70, 000 police officers, prosecutors

politics

Who gets to decide girls' sports rules?

June 25, 2026

A new bill in Illinois wants to give the state more say over high school sports rules. The main fight is over flag football for girls. Earlier, the group that runs high school sports in Illinois made a change. They shortened the regular season by one week and added more time between playoff games en

crime

Missing Teen Sparks Search on Staten Island

June 24, 2026

A 15‑year‑old from Port Richmond vanished early Tuesday morning. Police say he left his house around 10:30 a. m. and has not been seen since. The youth, who is about five feet six inches tall and weighs roughly 120 pounds, was last spotted wearing a black sweatshirt and sweatpants. Authorities have

crypto

Crypto Law Push: Senate Nears Decision Amidst Last‑Minute Haggling

June 24, 2026

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is racing toward a Senate vote, but the final weeks are packed with negotiations that could still derail the bill. At the heart of the debate is a clause that would bar senior officials from doing business with crypto firms. This rule, especially relevant to f