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Frisco picks a new mayor after a heated race

June 15, 2026

Frisco just elected a new mayor after nine years, and the campaign got messy. Mark Hill won with 58% of the vote against Rod Vilhauer, a retired construction boss who made headlines for calling South Asian immigrants "rats" and Islam a "terrorist group. " The race wasn’t just about local issues—it b

crime

A royal family in crisis

June 15, 2026

The future of Norway's royal family now rests on a court decision that could send the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon to prison for years. Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, faces possible conviction on serious charges including rape, domestic violence, and drug crimes. His mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, ha

religion

Why American Faith Got So Messy

June 15, 2026

Long before America became a superpower, its religious scene was a messy mix of rules and rebellion. In the late 1700s, preachers like Jeremiah Moore got arrested just for sharing their faith in public. The government preferred everyone stick to the official church, but Moore kept speaking out anywa

politics

Ocean City’s Big Decision: Who Will Shape the Former Wonderland Site?

June 14, 2026

The city council has turned to a professional planner to weigh options for the most debated spot in town: the old Wonderland amusement park. The expert will help assess how best to use the land while balancing community needs and future growth. Earlier this week, voters re‑elected Jay Gillian to a

weather

Storm Hits Annapolis, City Works to Restore Power and Clean Up

June 14, 2026

Annapolis was hit by strong storms late Friday. Two families had to leave their homes after trees fell on them, but nobody was hurt. The city sent crews to look at damage and clear fallen trees from streets. They worked all night and will keep working with the power company, BGE. BGE said that

entertainment

Big‑Name Fans Turn a Soccer Game Into a Hollywood Show

June 14, 2026

The first World Cup match on U. S. soil since 1994 drew a crowd of stars and sports fans alike to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The U. S. men’s team shocked everyone with a 4‑1 win over Paraguay, and the excitement spilled onto the sidelines where celebrities mingled with players. While Brazil’s fan

politics

A South Carolina politician lost her race after making waves

June 14, 2026

Nancy Mace, a U. S. representative from South Carolina, got only 12% of the vote in the June 9 Republican primary for governor. That wasn’t even enough for second place. The two candidates moving forward are Pamela Evette, who had former President Trump’s support, and Alan Wilson, the state’s top la

celebrities

A Royal Day of Two Worlds

June 14, 2026

Prince Harry was in Germany, wishing good luck to athletes at the Invictus Games, while his father and brother were celebrating King Charles III’s birthday parade just miles away in London. The contrast couldn’t be sharper: one side of the family focused on sport and healing veterans, the other on t

education

Schools face tough choices when rules clash

June 14, 2026

A Colorado school district is pushing back after federal officials said its sports rosters broke equality rules. Records showed 61 boys listed on girls' teams, but district leaders say those were managers, trainers, or mascots—not players. The mix-up happened because the federal office never asked f

politics

Why U. S. universities struggle with purpose and how new leaders could fix it

June 14, 2026

Universities aren’t just buildings and classes—they’re living organizations shaped by the people running them. For years, many schools drifted from their original mission of teaching truth and critical thinking toward a system where identity and activism became more important than merit or real lear