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Jun 04 2026OPINION

College sports needs real change, not just more government help

The big sports leagues aren’t happy with a new Senate bill meant to "fix" college sports. The bill, called the Protect College Sports Act, tries to help the NCAA and its members with problems they created themselves. For years, these schools worked together to make rules that kept players from getti

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Jun 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tijuana Sewage Leak Sends San Diego Near Disaster

A sudden break in a key wastewater pipe in Tijuana flooded the local river valley with raw sewage, pushing a nearby treatment plant beyond its limits and releasing toxic gas into homes overnight. The collapse of the Parallel Gravity Line, a major conduit that carries waste across Tijuana, was rep

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Trump Hints Vance and Rubio Could Rule 2028

Donald Trump recently spoke on a podcast about the possibility of Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio forming a winning ticket for the 2028 presidential election. The former president praised their teamwork, saying it would be hard to beat and that they get along well. V

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Education Seat Battle: Sparks vs Sams in Orange County

When the polls closed at 8 p. m. on Tuesday, the results for the Orange County Board of Education District 5 race were posted. Lisa Sparks, who has already served two terms on the board, led Jason Sams by a wide margin. Sams works as an advisor at Roosevelt University, focusing on humanities and so

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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

Summer School News: Your Chance to Speak Up

The school year may have ended, but the conversation about education keeps going. A reporter covering Cincinnati’s public schools and nearby colleges has noticed a lot of important topics that still need attention. From new school budget plans to the rising number of students who are homeless, and e

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Transparent Rules for Using 3D Crime‑Scene Tech

The use of virtual reality and 3‑dimensional reconstructions is growing in courts, crime‑scene investigations, and medical exams. These tools help experts show evidence, train students, and collaborate from far away. But the papers that describe how they work often miss key details. Without cle

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Jun 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Black Beauty Hubs in Baton Rouge Create Safe Spaces

Macie Smith, a senior at Southern University, opened two hair supply shops in Baton Rouge to give Black women a welcoming place for beauty care. She began by saving money and learning Mandarin phrases to talk with her Chinese supplier, but a rough meeting taught her the importance of respect and

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Yen Hits 160 Mark, Tokyo Prepares for Big Bank Talk

The Japanese currency slipped past the 160‑dollar level, a threshold that once triggered government action. This drop happened after the yen lost gains it had earned from a huge buying spree by Tokyo last month. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters that the government can act on fo

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Oil‑Revenue Surge Shakes Russia’s Budget

Russia’s government earned a record 9. 3 billion dollars from oil and gas taxes in May, up more than a third compared with last year. The rise comes as global oil prices climb after tensions in the Middle East, giving the country a much-needed boost. The tax haul now makes up about 20 percent of

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alphabet Seeks $80B to Power Its AI Ambitions

Alphabet is looking for a huge cash injection, asking investors to put in $80 billion. The money will help build the servers and tools needed for its growing AI services, which are used by businesses and everyday users. The plan mixes three types of funding. First, the company will sell $30 billi

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