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A Fresh Look at SoFi’s Stock After the Iran Agreement

June 16, 2026

The recent agreement between the U. S. and Iran has brought some calm to markets, and investors are watching closely to see how this plays out. Oil and gas prices had been climbing due to tensions in the region, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, where a lot of global energy passes through. Hig

business

Detroit’s Local Grocery Fix: Small Shops Serving Big Needs

June 16, 2026

Detroit’s west side now has a new shopping spot: Micah’s Market. It’s a small grocery store packed with fresh food—milk, bread, veggies—at prices that don’t scare people away. For many in the Crary/St. Mary neighborhood, this isn’t just another store; it’s a 10-minute walk from home instead of a lon

entertainment

A Day of Freedom, Music, and Togetherness in Donaldsonville

June 16, 2026

Every June, Donaldsonville turns Louisiana Square into a lively hub for Juneteenth, a day packed with music, food, and celebration. For over three decades, the city has hosted this festival, blending entertainment with the deeper meaning of Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas fi

politics

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

June 16, 2026

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s

art

Native Voices Challenge the Flag and Museum Walls

June 15, 2026

A bright orange neon sign outside SITE Santa Fe declares in all caps: “EVERY AMERICAN FLAG IS A WARNING SIGN. ” The message, taken from a poem by Diné artist Demian DinéYazhi’, greets visitors before they even step inside. The sign is part of an exhibition that traces how Native performance art has

health

More Schools Commit to Teaching Nutrition in Medicine

June 15, 2026

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that 19 more medical schools will start requiring at least 40 hours of nutrition instruction, or a comparable competency test, for students beginning in fall 2026. This move is part of an effort led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy

opinion

Brave Marylanders: A 250‑Year‑Old Fight That Saved a Nation

June 15, 2026

A long time ago, the British sent a huge fleet to New York. Washington’s army was outnumbered and in trouble. The British, with hired German soldiers, were very harsh—no prisoners were taken. Washington’s forces looked doomed. The only chance was a quick retreat across the Gowanus marsh. But Britis

weather

Storms Expected This Week: Stay Alert

June 15, 2026

A weather warning has been issued for Wednesday, as a low‑pressure system moves over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. The shift will push winds southward into Mid‑Missouri, setting the stage for possible severe storms. Late Tuesday night, a cluster of storms could form near the cold front and t

technology

Oil Reserves and AI: A New Risk for Investors

June 15, 2026

Oil companies use numbers called “proved reserves” to show how much oil they own. Those numbers help set the company’s value and decide how many wells to drill in the next five years. A new study shows that many firms are now using computer models, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to create

health

Maryland's healthcare AI rules: A step forward or just a show?

June 15, 2026

Maryland recently passed a law to control how insurers use AI in healthcare decisions. The goal sounds good: stop unfair care denials and keep doctors involved. But the real problem might be deeper. Healthcare AI doesn’t just sit quietly in the background. It’s everywhere—helping doctors write notes