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A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

June 17, 2026

The sign on U. S. 301 in King George County is bright and clear: “Gardening Gays Farm. ” It looks like a normal farm sign, but the story behind it is unusual. Two men, Dragan and Kevin, grew up in different places. Dragan was raised on a farm in Croatia and promised himself he would never work on a

politics

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown

June 17, 2026

Los Angeles has long been the film world’s heart, but a mix of high costs and strict rules is pushing productions elsewhere. The 1999 end of “Baywatch” showed that even iconic shows can become too pricey to keep on the ground. A recent reboot tried to revive the city’s glory, but it hit snags: truck

politics

\Voices Rise for Children: France’s Call for Safer Laws\

June 17, 2026

The story began when 11‑year‑old Lyhanna vanished and was later found dead in late May. Her case shocked the nation and sparked a new, grassroots campaign that has drawn support from many well‑known French actors and actresses. The suspect, Jérôme Barella, had a long history of legal complaints t

opinion

Violence Against Women: A Long‑Term Challenge

June 17, 2026

The push to stop all violence toward women by 2030 looks hard to meet. A look at the European Union shows that the problem is still big, progress has stalled, and even rich, gender‑fair nations have high rates. Young people also seem untouched by current prevention programs. In many EU countries, w

technology

What to Know Before Buying a Work‑Ready Laptop

June 17, 2026

A laptop that’s built for work looks different from the everyday model you might buy for school or gaming. The term “business laptop” isn’t fixed; manufacturers use it to signal that the machine can handle heavy tasks and protect sensitive data. If you travel a lot, look for tough cases or chass

art

The Big Art Walk Down Wilshire

June 17, 2026

A vibrant street event is set to light up Wilshire Boulevard this Saturday, as a mix of artists, performers and curious onlookers gather for the first Art Parade. The route starts at Museum Row, passes iconic spots like “Urban Light, ” and loops around Fairfax Avenue, closing almost a mile of the av

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

education

New Hybrid Nursing Pathway Aims to Fill Doctor‑in‑White Gaps

June 17, 2026

The University of Pittsburgh has opened a fresh Master of Science in Nursing program that mixes online learning with on‑campus practice. The two‑year course starts this fall and is built to fit the schedules of nurses already working in hospitals or clinics. Instead of traditional classes, most l

technology

Japan's tech leaders team up to battle rising cyber threats

June 17, 2026

SoftBank is rolling out a new cybersecurity service using artificial intelligence from OpenAI to protect Japan's biggest businesses. The focus is on the top 3, 000 companies running critical systems like airports, power plants, and transport networks, which face growing dangers from hackers. SoftBan

technology

Why can driverless cars drive cities but not farms?

June 17, 2026

California first put rules in place for farm vehicles back in 1977, long before smartphones existed, let alone robots that could steer a tractor. Today’s farms use smart tools like AI cameras and GPS maps to grow food more carefully and cheaply. But those same farms are stuck with an old rule that s

A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown

\Voices Rise for Children: France’s Call for Safer Laws\

Violence Against Women: A Long‑Term Challenge

What to Know Before Buying a Work‑Ready Laptop

The Big Art Walk Down Wilshire

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

New Hybrid Nursing Pathway Aims to Fill Doctor‑in‑White Gaps

Japan's tech leaders team up to battle rising cyber threats

Why can driverless cars drive cities but not farms?

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown