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Heavy rains bring major flooding and fresh weather warnings across the South

June 17, 2026

The southern United States is facing serious flooding after days of relentless rain. Over 16 million people now live under flood alerts stretching from Texas through the Gulf Coast and into Mississippi. More areas in Alabama could join the list soon. Heavy downpours continue to raise concerns, with

weather

Finding free sandbags near you in Louisiana before the storm

June 17, 2026

Storms are coming to Louisiana, and local leaders are handing out sandbags to help people protect their homes. Sandbags act like tiny walls that block water from flooding buildings. Instead of waiting until the last minute, officials want residents to grab sandbags now and get ready early. In Lafay

politics

When Chicago leaders rush to blame before facts appear

June 17, 2026

Chicago’s top officials once again showed how fast they point fingers when something shocking pops up online. A burning cross in Grant Park made headlines before anyone bothered to ask why it was there. Governor JB Pritzker immediately called it proof that racism is spreading unchecked, while Mayor

politics

Skill Games in Pennsylvania: What’s Next for Local Businesses and State Revenue?

June 17, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has just dropped a ruling that could change the game for thousands of skill game machines—those digital games you see in corner stores, bars, and clubs. These machines, often called "skill games" because players compete against each other rather than the house, have beco

crime

How a simple car fire led to a bigger plot against a UK leader

June 17, 2026

A young Ukrainian man recently found himself in a UK courtroom facing serious charges—not for something he did alone, but for what he was paid to do. Roman Lavrynovych, just 22, was convicted for setting fire to three properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. His targets? Starmer’s ol

business

Varian Faces Big Tax Bill After Court Rejects Deduction Claims

June 17, 2026

A major medical equipment company just got hit with a $7. 3 million tax bill after a judge ruled they couldn't claim certain deductions for 2018. The company, Varian, tried to reduce its taxable income by using a tax break meant for foreign business investments. But the US Tax Court decided the comp

science

Big Earth Shakes and Storms That Changed the World

June 16, 2026

A volcanic blast on Thera about 4, 600 years ago pushed the Minoan Empire toward collapse and paved the way for the Mycenaeans to rise. The eruption threw ash into the sky, flooded nearby coasts with tsunamis, and shattered trade routes that had kept the Minoans powerful. Historians even link this e

sports

Rob Thomson Still Roots for the Phillies After Firing

June 16, 2026

When Rob Thomson was let go by the Philadelphia Phillies in late April, most people assumed he would turn his back on the team. Instead, he says he still watches every game and cheers them on. The Phillies have turned their season around since Thomson’s departure. They went from a rough 9‑19 start

entertainment

Big Streaming Leaders Meet in Bali for APOS 2026

June 16, 2026

The biggest names in streaming—Netflix, Prime Video, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery—will sit side‑by‑side at APOS 2026, the Asia‑Pacific streaming summit held from June 16 to 18 in Bali. The four executives, each heading a major region for their company, will lead a panel called “Asia’s Streaming

politics

Russian attacks keep destroying Ukraine’s historic places

June 16, 2026

Russia has struck more than 1, 700 sites that hold history and culture. A missile set the 11th‑century Dormition Cathedral on fire, a place that is part of UNESCO heritage and important to Russian Orthodox people. The Ukrainian church leader called the strike a crime against humanity, history