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Jun 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

California’s New Pesticide Rule Backfires: More 1, 3-D Used Even After Safety Limits

California officials claimed a January 2024 rule would lower cancer risk from the chemical 1, 3‑dichloropropane (1, 3‑D) by cutting the amount that reaches the air. Instead, data show growers applied a million more pounds last year than before the rule or in 2024. Kern and San Joaquin counties saw t

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Jun 04 2026OPINION

Tariffs on Foreign Goods: A Costly Misstep

The U. S. has collected about $340 billion in import duties since the last president rolled out new tariffs over a year ago. Supporters say these taxes push factories back to America and boost domestic jobs. Some data shows U. S. industrial output climbing, and productivity is set to rise in 2

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

The Future of College Basketball Through a Former Coach’s Lens

A former Notre Dame coach, now 70, shared her thoughts on the state of college sports after stepping away from coaching in 2020. She said the arena had become more business‑driven than people‑driven, with athletes earning huge salaries and the NCAA constantly fighting lawsuits. In her view, loyalty

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

The Situation Eyes a New Stage: From Reality TV to Politics

Mike Sorrentino, known on television as “The Situation, ” recently hinted that he might be eyeing a political career. The comment came during a VUE magazine event in Wall Township, where he was joined by his wife Lauren. The couple talked about their personal growth and business ventures. When repo

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Urges China to Acknowledge Tiananmen Tragedy

The day after the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan’s president made a public plea for China to confront its past. He asked Beijing to admit the truth, ease the pain of those affected and open a path for dialogue. The message was shared on his social media page, where he war

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Napa County Faces Uncontested Elections for Key Positions

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

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Control Skates on Modest PCs – 60 FPS and High‑End Extras

Control Resonant arrives on PC with surprisingly low hardware demands, yet it still promises smooth 60 frames per second. The game uses Remedy’s Northlight engine, the same tech behind Alan Wake 2, but it pushes for higher frame rates because of its fast‑paced action. The minimum and recommended

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Card Game Turns Middle‑Earth Into a Deck‑Building Adventure

A game designer who once played professionally in the world of Magic: The Gathering is now turning a beloved fantasy universe into his own card‑based challenge. After releasing 17 expansions for his original game, a deck‑builder called Ascension, the creator is borrowing from a classic epic to launc

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nexon’s New Overwatch Service: What Players Need to Know

Nexon has just launched a website that explains how its upcoming partnership with Blizzard will change the way Korean PC players experience Overwatch. The main point is that to play through Nexon, you must link a Battle. net account with a Nexon account. All of your past match history and prog

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Teen Study Finds Himself on Russian Ban List

Alex Browder is a 17‑year‑old student who was surprised when his name appeared on a Russian sanctions list. He discovered this while browsing news about cryptocurrency in his economics class. The Kremlin had banned him for writing a report that criticized Russian money laundering practices. The rep

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