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Baseball stars shine bright across Illinois

June 17, 2026

Across Illinois, high school baseball and softball teams are celebrating standout players recognized for their skills this season. Two seniors from different schools made headlines by earning first-team All-State honors in Class 1A. Johnathon Stunkel from Putnam County dominated at bat with a . 438

politics

Student Walkout at Stanford Hits Google CEO Over Military Contracts

June 16, 2026

In a surprising turn during a graduation speech, the head of Google walked into a quiet protest. The audience was his former classmates from Stanford’s engineering program, and about 200 of them left the hall while others shouted disapproval. The issue at hand is Google’s partnership with the Isr

opinion

Fans in the U. S. Face a Hard Choice at Iran’s World Cup Match

June 15, 2026

Iran’s national soccer team is set to play in the United States this summer, but many fans living abroad are torn. The country’s recent crackdown on protests and the ongoing war with the U. S. and Israel add pressure to a simple love of the game. The team was given visas at the last minute and had

politics

New Right-Wing Party Steps Into Italian Politics, Shaking Up Election Race

June 15, 2026

Italy just got another player in its political game, and this one could give Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a real headache. General Roberto Vannacci, a former military leader, has launched his own far-right party called Futuro Nazionale. With national elections coming up next year, Vannacci isn’t ju

entertainment

Gwyneth Paltrow Faces Strong Online Reaction Over Israel Property Spot

June 12, 2026

A well‑known Hollywood actress has become the center of a heated online debate after she appeared in an advertisement for a high‑end building project located in the Israeli city of Herzliya. The 51‑story development, called 51 Park, was filmed in New York but promoted from Israel. In the commercial

sports

Knicks Win, Jordyn’s Bag Wins Fans

June 12, 2026

Jordyn Woods, the girlfriend of Knicks star Karl‑Anthony Towns, has turned her tiny clutch into a marketing hit. The $125 “tux‑clutch mini” first appeared in the stands on April 18, when the Knicks beat Atlanta and started a 13‑game winning streak. Fans noticed that the bag stayed with her every g

politics

Alaska’s Future: Beyond the Pipeline Dream

June 12, 2026

Alaska has long been told that oil and gas are its lifeblood, but the truth is more complex. The state’s Permanent Fund, which gives residents dividends, comes from a mix of natural resources, not just oil. In fact, federal spending is the biggest employer here, and oil is no longer the dominant job

politics

When “Woke” Becomes a Political Weapon

June 11, 2026

The word “woke” is often tossed around by people who want to criticize others. A recent election saw a candidate try to label his opponent with that term, hoping voters would reject him. The move backfired and showed how fragile political slogans can be. The candidate in question, Thomas Massie, us

lifestyle

High school team shines in business challenge while local events offer fun and learning

June 11, 2026

A group of three girls from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park recently took first place in a business competition hosted by Moraine Valley Community College. Instead of just tackling a regular project, they had to quickly come up with a full marketing plan for a new solar battery. The catch?

politics

Starbucks Korea’s joke about a dark day in South Korea

June 10, 2026

South Koreans mark May 18 every year to remember a brutal crackdown. In 1980, soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed citizens in Gwangju who were protesting a new military government. Yet when the 46th anniversary rolled around in 2026, Starbucks Korea chose to joke about the tragedy with a special tum