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Sleep and faith: How African American women balance spirituality and rest

June 12, 2026

African American women often rely on faith to cope with daily stress. But does turning to religion at night help or hurt their sleep? A study dug into this question by looking at how beliefs and prayer routines connect to sleep quality. Instead of assuming spirituality is always calming, researchers

politics

California’s tax vote: Should high earners keep paying more for schools?

June 12, 2026

California voters will soon decide if wealthy residents should keep paying extra taxes to fund public schools. Enough signatures have been gathered to put the question on the November ballot. The proposal would lock in higher tax rates for top earners, originally approved in 2012 and extended in 201

environment

What Indiana 2’s future could look like – your say matters

June 12, 2026

The Indiana Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting on June 16 to talk about possible upgrades on Indiana 2 between U. S. 20 and U. S. 20/31. This stretch runs through parts of St. Joseph County and LaPorte County. The goal is to gather ideas from people who use the road every day.

opinion

British Policing: Trust Starts with Action, Not Just Rules

June 12, 2026

In the past, Britain set a global example for fair and effective policing. Its model focused on protecting people, enforcing laws without bias, and valuing human life above all else. This approach wasn’t based on flashy campaigns or political trends but on honest, dedicated service. Yet recent event

politics

Who runs Anchorage? The city's leaders don't match its diverse population

June 12, 2026

Anchorage calls itself one of America’s most diverse cities, yet its local government looks nothing like its population. Mountain View, a neighborhood here packed with different cultures, even hosts some of the country’s most varied schools. Anyone walking those school halls would reasonably expect

politics

Why Colorado needs leaders who actually listen—and don’t just add to the noise

June 12, 2026

Colorado’s Second District has become a pressure cooker of economic and social challenges. Wages aren’t keeping up with rising rent, energy bills stay stubbornly high, and small businesses drown under a sea of confusing rules. Instead of tackling these real issues, politicians often hide behind gran

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

lifestyle

Restaurants face new food safety checks in Colorado

June 12, 2026

A Colorado Springs grocery spot recently faced major trouble when inspectors found live cockroaches wandering around. The market on South Circle Drive flunked its check after health workers spotted 11 issues. Kitchen staff had no soap at handwashing stations, one worker prepared dishes while wearing

celebrities

A golfer's wife beats cancer but faces new challenges

June 12, 2026

Amy Mickelson has spent years in the spotlight not just as the wife of top golfer Phil Mickelson, but as a survivor who's overcome serious health battles. Back in 2003, complications from giving birth to their youngest son nearly cost her life. Then in 2009, she bravely fought and beat breast cancer

crime

Life behind bars for severe crimes against a child

June 12, 2026

A Missouri court just handed down a harsh sentence to a man from Salem. After a jury found him guilty of multiple serious crimes involving a minor, the judge decided on nine life terms in a row. The crimes spanned from mid-2018 to early 2021, covering a wide range of abusive acts. The man was convi