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A Young Protester’s Cross‑Burning Gets a Light‑Touch Bail

June 20, 2026

A 21‑year‑old student from the University of Illinois Chicago, named Merlin Lu, sparked a citywide debate when he set fire to a wooden cross in Grant Park and placed a “Make America Great Again” hat on top. The act, initially described by some officials and media as a racist or white‑supremacist att

crime

Bethel Police Chief Faces 70 Charges After Return to Ohio

June 20, 2026

Chad Essert, once the head of Bethel’s police force, is back in Clermont County after being extradited from Florida. The sheriff’s office booked him into jail late Thursday evening, and he will stay there without bail while 70 felony counts loom. His first court date is set for Monday. The indictme

politics

Ecuador Lets Foreign Soldiers Help Fight Drug Cartels

June 20, 2026

The Ecuadorian government has opened a new chapter in its fight against drug gangs by allowing foreign troops to operate on its soil. President Daniel Noboa signed a decree that lets soldiers from partner nations work side‑by‑side with local forces in the most violent provinces. The decision follows

crime

Hotel Staff Faces Long Jail Time Over Online Abuse

June 20, 2026

A young man from Westland, Michigan, was handed a serious prison sentence after he admitted to sending sexual messages to a minor while working at a local hotel. The case began when authorities received a complaint in November that the 23‑year‑old, Christian Jon Leo, was contacting a young person wi

religion

Church HQ Goes on Sale: A New Chapter for a Historic Faith

June 20, 2026

The Episcopal Church decided to list its 12‑story headquarters in Midtown Manhattan for sale or lease. The move follows years of discussion and is driven by changing work habits that now leave less than half the space in use. The building, finished in 1963 at a cost of $4 million, covers about 146,

health

Home Births in Rural Africa: What Drives the Choice?

June 20, 2026

In many African villages, women still give birth at home instead of hospitals. This habit raises serious health risks and contributes to many maternal deaths each year. The decision to stay at home is shaped by several layers of influence. At the personal level, some women believe that their own ex

politics

Vance Steps Up as Iran Deal’s Front Man

June 20, 2026

Vice President J. D. Vance is set to become the face of a new U. S. effort aimed at ending the three‑month conflict with Iran, a move that could boost his chances of succeeding President Trump. The two countries reached a temporary ceasefire, pausing fighting while leaving key disputes—such as Ir

politics

Trump’s Quiet Getaway to Camp David

June 20, 2026

The former president will head back to the presidential retreat in Maryland for a weekend break, a rare move since he reclaimed office last year. During his stay, he plans to hold meetings about policy and politics while his family joins him for the holidays. The trip arrives at a tense moment

science

RNU4ATAC Variants: A Fresh Look at a Rare Genetic Disorder

June 20, 2026

Recent research has taken a deeper dive into RNU4ATAC, a gene that plays a role in the splicing of RNA. Scientists examined a large group of patients to better understand how changes in this gene affect health and to refine methods for detecting these changes. The study highlights the importance of

science

Understanding a Rare Brain Disorder Linked to the SET Gene

June 20, 2026

The SET gene is part of a group that controls how DNA turns into proteins, a process called transcription. It works with other proteins to keep certain genes turned off when needed. Scientists think that harmful changes in SET can lead to a brain development problem, but only a few people have been