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Aliens and Beliefs: How New Ideas Challenge Old Stories

June 12, 2026

The thought of life beyond Earth forces us to question the stories we’ve always trusted. It’s not just about whether aliens exist—it’s about what that discovery would mean for the religions and ideas people have held for centuries. If intelligent beings live elsewhere, do they follow the same gods?

health

Looking back at life when the heart gives out

June 12, 2026

Health records rarely show how families cope after a heart attack leaves someone in heart shock—a sudden drop in blood pressure because the heart can’t pump properly. Most studies focus on the first hospital stay, but what happens in the months or years before someone passes away is often missed. On

politics

Who runs Anchorage? The city's leaders don't match its diverse population

June 12, 2026

Anchorage calls itself one of America’s most diverse cities, yet its local government looks nothing like its population. Mountain View, a neighborhood here packed with different cultures, even hosts some of the country’s most varied schools. Anyone walking those school halls would reasonably expect

celebrities

Celebrities and fans share the thrill after Knicks' stunning comeback victory

June 12, 2026

The New York Knicks pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NBA Finals history last night, beating the San Antonio Spurs by 29 points in a game that had fans on edge till the final seconds. The win, sealed by OG Anunoby's game-saving putback, put the Knicks up 3-1 in the series—just two wins away

crime

Indian sailors and ship caught smuggling cocaine into Nigeria pay heavy price

June 12, 2026

Eleven Indian sailors and their merchant ship faced a Nigerian court on drug trafficking charges earlier this year. Authorities discovered 31. 5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a storage compartment when the vessel, the MV Aruna Hulya, docked at Lagos’s Apapa port in January. The drugs were bound for

health

How Moving Helps Students Feel Better and Connect

June 12, 2026

Research shows that staying active can boost mental health and help students feel less alone. But when it comes to exercise, does it matter if students work out in person or online? That’s the question behind a study that tracked how different types of physical activity affected college students. T

weather

Mumford & Sons Wrigley show on hold as storms loom

June 12, 2026

Weather worries forced a last-minute delay for the Mumford & Sons gig at Wrigley Field. Instead of letting fans in at 5 p. m. for a 6:30 p. m. start, the gates stayed shut while organisers kept an eye on incoming storms. The National Weather Service had flagged 51 counties in northern Illinois, incl

weather

Midwest storms leave thousands in the dark while East braces for heat

June 12, 2026

A deadly storm system tore through the Midwest this week, leaving behind a trail of downed power lines, crumbled buildings, and one fatality. In Des Moines, Iowa, a 54-year-old man lost his life when a tree collapsed on him at a park shelter. Meanwhile, Illinois faced its own crisis as a tornado dam

weather

Rain alert: Heavy storms could flood Chicago soon

June 12, 2026

A flood watch is now active across Chicago as storms gather strength. Rain could pour down at speeds up to three inches every hour later today. Areas hit hard by Wednesday’s storms face the highest risk. City streets and low spots around homes may fill with water quickly. The weather service warns t

technology

How big companies blend speed and smart tech to keep power grids and factories running smoothly

June 12, 2026

Ralliant isn’t just another tech company—it builds the invisible backbone that keeps power grids, factories, and data centers humming. Behind this work is a clear idea: technology only matters when it actually solves real problems on the ground. The company mixes old-school manufacturing smarts with