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Arkansas Newspaper Wins Back‑to‑Back Excellence Award

June 29, 2026

The Arkansas Democrat‑Gazette has been named the top large newspaper in the state for two consecutive years, earning the General Excellence title at the 2025 Arkansas Press Association Better Newspaper Editorial Awards. Eight other first‑place honors were also claimed by the paper, covering sports,

entertainment

A Detective on a Small Island: Why This Setting Changes Everything

June 29, 2026

Catalina Island isn’t your typical crime scene. Instead of flashing lights and crowded streets, this place runs on whispers and unspoken rules. Sergeant Stilwell knows big-city chaos—like Los Angeles—where cases pile up fast and everyone keeps their distance. But on Catalina, things work differently

sports

Big names and big game in LA for World Cup drama

June 29, 2026

The World Cup isn’t just about the players on the field. The stands at Los Angeles Stadium were packed with stars cheering on their teams during the Canada-South Africa match. Jessica Alba, known for her roles in major films, showed up with her boyfriend, actor Danny Ramirez. Cristo Fernández, famou

sports

Manchester United’s New Soccer Hiring Plan Explained

June 29, 2026

A big switch has quietly happened at Manchester United, one that isn’t about new jerseys or stadium lights but about how the club picks its players today. Behind the scenes, the organization has torn down the old system and built a fresh, team-based approach to finding talent. Instead of one person

education

From Lockup to Lecture Hall: A Second Chance at Education

June 29, 2026

Italo Sanchez spent most of his adult life behind bars, bouncing between juvenile detention and prison since age 13. By 35, he’d endured eight years in solitary confinement, surviving a brutal world where violence and gang politics ruled. Then, a simple note passed between inmates introduced him to

health

Cats and Humans: A Fungus That Might Reach the U. S.

June 28, 2026

A new fungal threat is circling the globe, and experts say it could soon appear in America. The culprit, Sporothrix brasiliensis, first showed up in Brazil in the 1990s and has since spread to several South American countries. Thousands of cats and over eleven thousand people have already fallen ill

sports

How France Played Like the World Cup’s Superstars in Boston

June 28, 2026

The World Cup’s Boston stop had one clear highlight: France turned a scrappy clearance into a breathtaking 13-second attack that left fans buzzing. Everything started when Dayot Upamecano cleared the ball off his own goal line with a risky backheel—no panic play, just pure skill. The ball rolled str

finance

Framework Ventures mixes it up with a $400 million fund for tech beyond crypto

June 27, 2026

Venture capital isn’t just about chasing the latest hype anymore. Framework Ventures just proved that by pulling together $400 million for its fourth fund, even though its roots are deep in crypto. Investors like Ivy League endowments and global wealth funds put cash into the fund, not because they’

politics

Socialist Surge in Wisconsin and North Carolina: A New Political Wave

June 26, 2026

The latest political buzz shows that groups calling themselves democratic socialists are testing their reach beyond the usual safe zones. In Wisconsin, a state that has often leaned Republican in presidential elections, several Democrats are vying to become governor. Among them is state Rep. Frances

politics

Celebrities and the Voting Mix‑Up

June 25, 2026

In a twist that caught many off guard, several well‑known Hollywood figures have been linked to a puzzling voter registration issue in Los Angeles. Reports say that some of these stars may have used the address of a West Hollywood office, run by financial adviser Michael Ullman, as their official re