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Colombia’s presidential race is heating up as leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda adjusts his strategy to win over moderate voters. In a recent video message, he backed away from his earlier push for a new constitution through a special assembly. Instead, he’s focusing on building broad agreement for key

How US Science Funding Might Change Under New White House Plans

A fresh government plan could reshape how America funds science by giving political leaders more control over which studies receive federal money. Scientists worry this shift might push aside long-standing expert review processes that have shaped major breakthroughs in medicine, climate understandin

When Family Outings Turn Into Nightmares

On a normal Sunday in Idaho, families gathered for a fun horse race event. Suddenly, armed officers arrived in helicopters and armored trucks. What was supposed to be a joyful day turned into chaos. Instead of five people targeted for gambling, 105 were arrested—all on minor immigration charges. Kid

Who really controls car repair?

The government and car companies recently held talks about who should fix your vehicle when it breaks. Big names like General Motors and Ford joined in, along with senators and car dealer groups. The meeting was about a growing fight over whether you can repair your own car or must use approved shop

A Busy Worksite Meets Neighbor Complaints in Homer Township

A plan to bring a big trucking and excavation company to Homer Township hit a snag when local leaders and residents pushed back. Badger Daylighting wants to build an office and park around 30 trucks on 38 acres near 159th Street. The company uses high-pressure water to dig safely around buried pipes

entertainment

Strong Women in Sci‑Fi: 5 Shows That Keep the Future Bright

New waves of science fiction hit screens right now, from epic space operas to mind‑bending mysteries. A common thread among the most talked‑about series is that they put a woman in the lead role, giving audiences fresh angles on familiar tropes. Below are five standout shows that show how a female

weather

Heatwave Hitting Asian Farms and Raising Food Prices

The summer heat in Asia is turning fields into dry patches, making it hard for farmers to plant and grow crops. \\ A strong El Nino wave is expected to make the drought worse, especially in places that rely on monsoon rains. \\ Farmers in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia are already strugg

sports

The Future of College Basketball Through a Former Coach’s Lens

A former Notre Dame coach, now 70, shared her thoughts on the state of college sports after stepping away from coaching in 2020. She said the arena had become more business‑driven than people‑driven, with athletes earning huge salaries and the NCAA constantly fighting lawsuits. In her view, loyalty

finance

London’s Finance Sector Holds Steady a Decade After Brexit

The City of London has weathered the decade since Britain left the European Union with surprising resilience. Initial worries that the financial heart of the UK would crumble after Brexit have largely proven unfounded. No mass exodus of traders or dealmakers has taken place; firms in Frankfurt

entertainment

Crime Thriller “Lucky” Gets a Fresh Look