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New Zealand Boosts Defense with $1. 5 Billion Helicopter Deal

June 6, 2026

The United States has cleared a $1. 5 billion contract for five MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move that fits into the country’s plan to almost double its defense budget over the next eight years. This purchase, supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division, will give Wellington a

business

Paramount Expands Into Games While Its News Arm Faces Shake‑Ups

June 6, 2026

Paramount recently opened a new video‑game studio, aiming to bring its famous movies and shows into interactive media. The company plans to combine its existing gaming teams with its vast library of characters and stories, a shift that investors didn’t cheer for; shares fell about four percent at th

sports

High School Stars Shine in June Awards

June 6, 2026

Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g

politics

A Shock in Britain: A Student’s Death Sparks International Debate

June 6, 2026

A young student named Henry Nowak was stabbed in the UK and later died while handcuffed by police. The incident has drawn criticism from both sides of the Atlantic. In Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said foreign voices were stirring up trouble in the country and that it was an act of political

finance

Stocks Drop After Strong Jobs Report, Tech Stocks Hit Hard

June 6, 2026

A sharp fall in the markets happened on June 5, driven by a jobs report that surprised many. The U. S. Department of Labor announced more workers were hired than analysts expected, raising worries that inflation might stay high for longer. Because of this, investors feared the Federal Reserve

business

Shaw Local News Wins Big at Illinois Press Awards

June 6, 2026

In a recent ceremony held in East Peoria, reporters from Shaw Local newspapers earned 45 trophies across a range of categories. The honors spanned general excellence, photography, writing, and design, reflecting the hard work of these journalists. Among the standout publications, the Kendall Count

celebrities

Why Some Famous People Skip Public Apologies and Keep Going

June 6, 2026

A few years back, the usual response to bad news was clear: famous faces would post a message, say they were sorry, then disappear for a while before returning. That routine no longer seems necessary. Some well-known figures now choose a different approach—ignoring the noise and carrying on with the

finance

Crypto’s rough ride: Bitcoin and Ethereum take a hit while privacy coins stumble

June 6, 2026

This week, cryptocurrency markets hit a rough patch, with Bitcoin and Ethereum dropping sharply—something not seen since mid-2024. Bitcoin fell nearly 15%, while Ethereum lost over 17%, marking one of the worst weekly performances in years. Trading activity also slowed to its lowest point since late

finance

Crypto drops and who really feels the pinch

June 6, 2026

Bitcoin just had its worst week in June, losing over 15 percent of its value and wiping out months of gains. The crash brings the price back to where it was before the last election, even though it had hit a record high late last year. Other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP followed the

opinion

Why a fired writer’s case could change the future of newsrooms

June 6, 2026

In 2025, a well-known opinion writer lost her position after posting about political violence online. The newspaper claimed her statement broke internal rules, put staff at risk, and damaged their image. Now, she’s taking legal action to prove her dismissal was unfair, arguing it violated her right