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Maine’s Trail‑Blazing Warden Turns Into a Detective

June 3, 2026

The author has spent the last decade and a half building a life for his fictional game warden, Mike Bowditch, who now lives in the real‑world Maine setting that the writer knows intimately. The novels follow Bowditch from a rookie in his twenties to a seasoned officer in his thirties, and they cove

sports

Future Star Noah Flagg Heads to Paris for Team USA

June 3, 2026

Noah Flagg, a 17‑year‑old from St. Cloud, has earned a spot on Team USA for the Paris World Tour at the end of June. The 6‑foot‑3, 210‑pound guard‑forward will showcase his skills on a global stage after leading North Kissimmee Christian School to a state title. His average of 18 points and 10 rebou

technology

Mac Menu Bar Hacks: Skip the Widgets and Try These Free Tools Instead

June 3, 2026

The Mac menu bar has been a key part of Apple computers for decades, mostly serving as a control panel for system settings. While it’s flexible enough to add app shortcuts, it doesn’t always work smoothly with modern needs like quick battery checks or calendar updates. Some features, like Bluetooth

politics

Spencer Pratt Sees Big Money From Celebs and Billionaires Ahead of LA Mayor Race

June 2, 2026

Spencer Pratt, once a reality‑TV personality, is now a serious contender for Los Angeles mayor. He is using the city’s cost‑of‑living crisis and safety concerns as his main talking points, positioning himself against the incumbent Democrat Karen Bass. If current polls hold true, Pratt could move on

technology

Nvidia’s New PC Move: AI Chips, Robots and a Quiet Power Play

June 2, 2026

Nvidia is pushing its powerful processors into ordinary computers, hoping to tap the growing need for smart assistants that can control a PC by themselves. The company showed off its AI tools at a tech event in Taipei, where it also announced a robot partnership with China’s Unitree Robotics and

entertainment

Summer Fun in Southern California – Free Activities for June

June 2, 2026

Southern California is buzzing with free events this June. Start the month by stepping aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for happy hour drinks and live music. Reserve a spot online; parking is cheaper if you pay early. In Riverside, the ArtsWalk lights up downtown on the first Thur

technology

Big Phones of 2026: Size, Power and Value

June 2, 2026

Phones today are getting bigger to give more screen space for watching, working and gaming. A larger display also lets makers fit in bigger batteries and more camera sensors, so the biggest phones often end up at the top of reviews. In this guide we look beyond just size and pick five phones that co

health

Keep Your Sleep Clock Tight to Live Longer

June 1, 2026

A new way to extend life is simpler than ever: keep your sleep times steady. Scientists now say that the rhythm of when you go to bed and wake up matters more for longevity than how many hours you sleep. When your body’s internal clock stays on schedule, the repair processes that keep cells he

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Alaska’s New Nicotine Tax: A Step Back for Public Health

June 1, 2026

The state of Alaska is poised to raise taxes on nicotine pouches, a move that could make these products costlier than cigarettes themselves. A bill known as Senate Bill 24 adds a hefty 75% wholesale excise tax to synthetic nicotine items, including the popular pouches that many smokers use as a safe

health

Fisetin and Fitness: Can a Berry Boost Workout Benefits for Obese Men?

June 1, 2026

Many people with obesity deal with constant, low-level inflammation that makes it harder for their bodies to control blood sugar. One natural compound, fisetin—a type of flavonoid found in fruits like strawberries and apples—has caught attention for its potential to calm inflammation. But can it do