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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

politics

Senator McConnell Hospitalized Again

June 15, 2026

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesman said Mr. McConnell is getting good care but gave no details about why he was admitted. He has had several health setbacks lately. In February, he spent a week in the hospital with flu‑

politics

Mitch McConnell Hospitalized as Kentucky G. O. P. Prepares for New Leadership

June 15, 2026

Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act

education

Big Events and New Faces in Northwest Indiana

June 15, 2026

A local university celebrated a major milestone last month with a big fundraiser. Over 600 people showed up at Hard Rock Casino in Northern Indiana to mark Purdue University Northwest's 10th anniversary gala. The event raised more than $450, 000 for student scholarships, proving that community suppo

health

Measles Risk at SFO Sparks Call for Vaccines

June 14, 2026

A person who had measles may have passed through San Francisco International Airport’s international terminal earlier this week, then later that evening visited two shops in San Jose. The Santa Clara County Public Health Department warned people who were not vaccinated that they could catch the viru

science

How your body speaks to you (in ways you might miss)

June 13, 2026

Your body works like a busy office behind the scenes. While you read this, your brain is already predicting words before you finish typing them. Behind that, your body runs a non-stop data collection system tracking things like your pulse, hunger, and muscle tension. Experts call this hidden monitor

sports

Softball Stars Shine as Alabama Sports Writers Pick All‑State Teams

June 12, 2026

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has chosen the top softball players for its 2026 All‑State squads. Each class will receive honors, naming standout athletes as player of the year, hitter of the year, pitcher of the year, and coach of the year. The baseball selections will follow on Saturday

health

Health alert: Measles case confirmed in Beaufort County

June 12, 2026

Authorities have reported a measles case in Beaufort County. The infected person is an adult whose vaccination status remains unclear, and there’s no evidence they had measles before. The health department is still trying to figure out where they caught it. This isn’t the first measles case in South

health

How Back Pain Changes How People React to Tasty Food

June 12, 2026

When someone has long-term back pain, their daily life changes in ways that aren’t always obvious. One surprising area where changes show up is in the brain’s reaction to food. Researchers compared how people with chronic low-back pain and those without it responded to a sweet, high-calorie drink wh

technology

GM’s Battery Plans: Why the Shift Away From LFP Might Make Sense

June 11, 2026

General Motors once planned to use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in some of its future electric vehicles. LFP batteries are cheaper and last longer, which makes them great for budget-friendly cars. But now, the company seems to be changing its mind. Instead of focusing on LFP, GM is betting