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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

Hartford Parts Ways With Mutual Funds to Strengthen Insurance Focus

June 4, 2026

The Hartford is shedding its mutual fund division for about $1. 9 billion, a move that will let the company zero in on its core insurance and employee‑benefit offerings. The transaction, slated to finish early next year, will transfer Hartford Funds’ $160 billion in assets and its 400‑person team

sports

Thunder’s Possible Roster Shake‑Up

June 4, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder are likely already deciding who to let go this offseason. One player that stands out is swingman Luguentz Dort, whose team option of $17. 7 million expires next summer. Dort has been with the Thunder since 2019, sharing a longest‑tenured status with superstar Shai Gilgeous‑

sports

Future Star Chooses Miami Over LSU

June 4, 2026

Jaiden Bryant, a highly rated five‑star edge rusher from Irmo High School, has decided to switch his college commitment. He originally pledged to LSU but after an official visit to Coral Gables, he announced a new allegiance to the University of Miami. The decision was made public on Wednesday night

technology

Behind the scenes of Grok’s sudden hiring freeze

June 4, 2026

A tech firm working on AI isn’t expanding its training team right now. Instead, it’s putting new hires on hold. This surprising pause affects experts who teach chatbots how to handle everything from jokes to tax laws. The company has spent months bringing in accountants, scientists, and even comedia

politics

Shenna Bellows: A Fresh Face for Maine’s Future

June 3, 2026

Bellows brings a mix of experience and compassion that could change how Maine is run. Her background spans both legislative work as a state senator and executive duties as secretary of state, giving her a rare view of the state’s politics. She grew up in a small town that faced many challenges

politics

Lithuania’s U. S. Troop Future: A Pause in the Pipeline

June 3, 2026

Lithuania’s defence minister said that whether U. S. soldiers will stay in the country is still being examined, even though Washington has promised new groups soon. The U. S. is pulling back thousands of troops from Germany and Poland because the Trump administration has clashed with NATO allies