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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Big Events Need Big Fans. This World Cup is struggling to fill the seats.

A major soccer tournament was supposed to bring a surge of visitors to America, but so far, hotels and airlines are still waiting. Fewer fans than expected have booked flights or rooms, even as match day approaches. Prices for tickets and travel have jumped, making it hard for regular fans to afford

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Jun 12 2026CRIME

Life behind bars for severe crimes against a child

A Missouri court just handed down a harsh sentence to a man from Salem. After a jury found him guilty of multiple serious crimes involving a minor, the judge decided on nine life terms in a row. The crimes spanned from mid-2018 to early 2021, covering a wide range of abusive acts. The man was convi

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Jun 12 2026CRIME

How 36-year-old DNA tech helped solve a 1990 kidnapping case

A man from Long Beach now faces charges after police used new DNA evidence to connect him to a robbery and assault that happened over three decades ago in Oxnard. Back in 1990, an 18-year-old woman was taken by force from her car at gunpoint by two suspects. She was robbed, dragged down an embankmen

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

Older People and Air Quality: A Global Health View

The study looks at how breathing tiny dust particles in the air harms older adults around the world. It focuses on people who are 65 or older and tracks health problems that last a long time, like heart disease or cancer. The researchers started in 1990 and went up to the year 2021, then made guesse

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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Bay Area: Fire Risks Rise

San Francisco is set to see a sudden heat surge, with Thursday’s temperature climbing to 82 degrees—over two dozen degrees above the usual average. Coastal towns will stay mild, but valleys may hit 90s and higher places could reach near triple digits. The weather pattern that separates the coast fro

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

Kids Get Stronger in a “Floor Is Lava” Ninja Gym

The new playground in Howell, New Jersey is not just a place to run around; it mixes the thrill of obstacle courses with real skill building. Two former Army men opened USA Ninja Challenge, hoping to give kids a safe way to grow confidence while staying active. The gym is designed for ages four t

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Jun 11 2026ART

Golden Pages: A Long‑Term Look at Classic Children’s Books

The LSU Museum of Art has opened a new exhibit that lets people see how the beloved Little Golden Books have changed over eight decades. The display features more than 60 original drawings that first appeared in books starting in 1942. Curator Michelle Schulte says the show is more about remembering

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

Why the World Cup Visa Drama and Ticket Tensions Matter Before the Big Kickoff

Just one day before the World Cup opener in Mexico City, FIFA’s top leader faced questions about two problems that keep popping up every time the world’s biggest football tournament rolls around: visas and ticket prices. While stadiums prepare for massive crowds, officials admit they can’t do much w

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Behind the scenes of Trump's 'weaponization' fund feud

A U. S. judge recently blocked a group's attempt to pause Trump's $1. 8 billion fund meant for supporters claiming government abuse. The fund started when Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion. The lawsuit ended in a settlement that included setting aside this money. But here’s the catch: the governmen

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

Ebola Strikes Youngest Victim at Congolese Orphanage

A newborn in eastern Congo’s Ituri province just didn’t make it past her first two weeks of life. The baby, later named Buswaza, was brought to a church-run orphanage after her mother died from Ebola in May. Nurses noticed she had a fever right away. Within days, she was gone—another tragic victim o

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