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Two Caribbean kids who loved hockey and ended up skating toward the NHL draft

June 18, 2026

Jaxon Cover and Ryder Cali both showed up to the NHL’s Western New York scouting combine in June wearing numbers that didn’t yet belong to any NHL team. The 90 invitees spent a week running tests, talking to teams, and answering questions—skills that matter just as much as skating speed in today’s l

weather

First named storm of 2026 takes aim at Louisiana and Texas coasts

June 18, 2026

The season's first tropical disturbance isn't messing around. Tropical Storm Arthur, just upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, is making a beeline for the Gulf Coast with southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in its sights. Weather watchers in Lake Charles made the call Wednesday morning, s

weather

Weather warnings force airlines to ease flight change rules

June 18, 2026

A storm moving up from the Gulf of Mexico is about to hit Louisiana hard. Forecasters say it could dump a foot of rain in some spots and push winds strong enough to knock down trees. Meanwhile up north, thunderstorms packing baseball-sized hail and 80 mph gusts are expected to slice through Illinois

technology

New Zealand’s quiet fight against invisible solar storms

June 18, 2026

New Zealand sits in a risky spot when it comes to solar storms. Its long, skinny shape and volcanic ground make the country’s power grid an easy target for electrical surges from space. A strong solar storm could send damaging currents through the network, frying transformers and cutting power for d

politics

Northern Ireland faces fresh unrest over immigration tensions

June 18, 2026

Northern Ireland has seen a sharp rise in violent protests sparked by immigration fears, not the old religious divisions that once defined the region. Clashes erupted after a violent incident where a Sudanese asylum seeker was accused of a knife attack, escalating into a wave of mob violence. Protes

health

Moms' eating habits may shape baby's genetic health

June 18, 2026

A recent study dug into how what pregnant women eat can mess with their baby’s DNA from the start. Researchers tracked 209 women in their third trimester in Northeast Brazil, checking their meals, weight, and lifestyle. They found most moms weren’t eating enough of key nutrients like magnesium or fo

business

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan

June 17, 2026

Little Rock city leaders have greenlit a $20 million plan to refit the River Market food hall, with the full project cost expected around $25 million. The city will use its own money first, then pay back the amount through bonds that could total up to $20 million. The food hall sits at 400 Presid

politics

Territory Shift and Losses in Gaza

June 17, 2026

Israeli forces have moved further into the Gaza Strip, taking control of more than sixty percent of the area and forcing families to leave their homes. In a recent strike near a residential block in Nuseirat refugee camp, two brothers were killed, bringing the total number of Palestinians dead from

technology

Nvidia’s New AI Plant Could Revive U. S. Jobs

June 17, 2026

A Texas factory is set to test a bold claim: that artificial intelligence will create more work than it replaces. The plant, located just north of Dallas, is a joint effort between Nvidia and Coherent, with a $2 billion investment. It will produce indium phosphide lasers that let computer chips talk

sports

A Mix of Cultures on the Pitch

June 17, 2026

Kylian Mbappé grew up in Bondy, a suburb north of Paris. His parents lived near the local football ground: his dad coached there and his mom played handball. He kicked a ball at age four, setting the stage for a world‑class career. Although he represents France internationally, his roots spread acr

Two Caribbean kids who loved hockey and ended up skating toward the NHL draft

First named storm of 2026 takes aim at Louisiana and Texas coasts

Weather warnings force airlines to ease flight change rules

New Zealand’s quiet fight against invisible solar storms

Northern Ireland faces fresh unrest over immigration tensions

Moms' eating habits may shape baby's genetic health

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan

Territory Shift and Losses in Gaza

Nvidia’s New AI Plant Could Revive U. S. Jobs

A Mix of Cultures on the Pitch

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan