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academy board

Ramp Secures $750M, Valued at $44B: A New Era for Business Spend

June 5, 2026

Ramp Inc. has closed a $750 million Series F round, pushing its valuation from $32B to $44B in just seven months. The deal was led by ICONIQ, GIC and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, with participation from about twenty other investors, including Lightspeed, a previous major backer. The compan

health

Princess Mette-Marit: A New Chapter in Norway’s Royal Health Story

June 5, 2026

The Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit Haakon, has been officially added to the national list for lung transplants. The decision follows a worsening of her condition, according to an update from the royal household on Friday. The 52‑year‑old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, who is next in line for

politics

The Kennedy Center’s Trump Name Is Being Removed After Court Order

June 5, 2026

A new memo from the Kennedy Center’s legal team tells staff to drop “Trump” from every reference to the venue. The change follows a federal judge’s decision that the center cannot carry a president’s name without Congress approving it. The directive arrives after Trump had put his own name on the bu

politics

A Busy Worksite Meets Neighbor Complaints in Homer Township

June 5, 2026

A plan to bring a big trucking and excavation company to Homer Township hit a snag when local leaders and residents pushed back. Badger Daylighting wants to build an office and park around 30 trucks on 38 acres near 159th Street. The company uses high-pressure water to dig safely around buried pipes

technology

Plane hits pole near airport, safety rules get a quick update

June 5, 2026

A plane landing at Newark Airport recently clipped a light pole just 15 feet above the ground. The incident happened as the Boeing 767 touched down, sending debris flying onto a nearby highway. A passing truck driver got minor injuries from the falling debris, while everyone on the plane walked away

lifestyle

A peek inside Rhode Island's rare $18. 8M coastal mansion

June 5, 2026

Watch Hill looks like a postcard stuck in time. The small corner of Rhode Island feels more like a 19th-century painting than a modern town. Instead of towering condos or flashy beach clubs, you find narrow lanes lined with large shingle-style homes that have watched storms roll by for generations.

business

Bus Crash Sparks Debate Over Missing Safety Rules

June 4, 2026

The fatal crash of a commercial bus in Virginia left five dead and dozens injured, igniting questions about driver conduct, company policies, and the broader safety standards that still lag behind modern technology. Although investigators are only just starting their inquiry, the incident shines a l

art

Art Journey to the French Riviera: A New Cleveland Adventure

June 4, 2026

The Cleveland Museum of Art has partnered with London’s Royal Academy to bring a fresh look at how the French Riviera inspired world‑class artists. The show, called “Painting the French Riviera, ” will first open at the Royal Academy on October 2 and stay there until January 31, 2027. After that, th

health

Molecular Tumor Boards: How They Change Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

June 4, 2026

The idea of a group of specialists reviewing cancer data is not new, but how it actually helps patients with ovarian cancer has been unclear. In a recent study, researchers looked at real‑world outcomes for two types of serous ovarian cancer: the aggressive high‑grade form and the slower low‑grade v

politics

Napa County Faces Uncontested Elections for Key Positions

June 4, 2026

The upcoming primary in Napa County on June 2 saw no challengers for three important posts, leaving the current officials set to keep their roles without opposition. Board members Joelle Gallagher and Anne Cottrell, who have served District 1 and District 3 respectively since 2023, received every vo