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South Carolina GOP Race Heads to Runoff After No Clear Winner

June 10, 2026

The South Carolina Republican primary for the seat left by Rep. Nancy Mace has moved to a runoff because no candidate secured more than half the votes. The contest will decide who fills the position after Mace announced she is running for governor, ending her congressional term. Two main contende

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A Volunteer’s Outburst Shakes a Campaign

June 10, 2026

A man who once helped run Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette’s bid for governor was taken into custody after a heated clash at a rally in Greer. The incident happened on June 8, the day before South Carolina’s primary election. While supporters gathered to wrap up Evette’s campaign, a volunteer named

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NIH Funding Woes: Politics, Cuts and a Talent Drain

June 10, 2026

The National Institutes of Health is the biggest public money source for medical research. In Massachusetts, people get almost five hundred dollars of NIH support per year. Yet a new report says the agency is in trouble because politics are getting in the way of science. The paper, written by 71 fo

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The New Creator Hub: A Fresh Path for Brands and Influencers

June 10, 2026

Sundial Media & Technology Group has opened a new door for brands looking to connect with real voices in the digital world. The company, known for its cultural media outlets like ESSENCE and Refinery29, now offers a full‑service agency called THEIA. The goal is to help brands tell stories through cr

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A Look at the Judges and Releases That Raised Questions

June 10, 2026

In recent years, a former governor of North Carolina has faced criticism for the way he handled criminal justice during his time in office. While campaigning for a Senate seat, observers point out that he appointed several judges who later made decisions that many see as lenient toward serious offen

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Why political parties keep redrawing borders to win elections

June 10, 2026

Back in the 1800s, a governor named Elbridge Gerry signed a law that twisted a voting district into a shape that looked like a lizard. The public laughed and called it a “Gerry-mander. ” That stunt started a habit both parties still use today: drawing district lines so one side can lock in more wins

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Early vote count gives South Carolina's top education post a fresh face

June 10, 2026

South Carolina’s upcoming race for state school superintendent just got more interesting. After polls closed on June 9, newcomer Sylvia Wright had a commanding early lead with 62% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Lisa Ellis, the experienced educator who ran last time, trailed with 38%. The fin

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Alaska’s kids face bigger struggles as rankings slip

June 10, 2026

For the first time in years, Alaska’s children are doing worse than nearly every other state in the U. S. A new national survey puts Alaska at 47th place for child well-being, sliding down seven spots in just one year. Experts say this sharp drop shows years of underfunded schools, weak support for

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California’s Race Heats Up: Who Will Run the State Next?

June 10, 2026

California just picked its two main candidates for governor in a messy, multi-day vote count. Steve Hilton, a British ex-TV pundit backed by Donald Trump, and Xavier Becerra, a seasoned Democratic insider who once worked for Joe Biden, are heading to the November showdown. The surprise here? A self-

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High Winds and Dry Air Raise Fire Threat in Western Colorado

June 9, 2026

The National Weather Service has warned that conditions across much of the Western Slope below 8, 000 feet are set for high fire risk through Tuesday night. Low humidity, soaring temperatures and strong winds make it easier for small fires to grow quickly. At Aspen, the fire chief said that even th