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Vance: Iran deal ‘win-win’ if Iran’s behavior merits it

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday responded to criticism that the newly released preliminary peace deal, described as a memorandum of understanding, was too generous toward the Islamic...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 2:08 PM EDT

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against race-based scholarships

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a college grant program providing financial aid to students based on specific race, national origin and ancestry cannot legally operate. The court...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

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Lawmaker seeks probe of Newsom’s FOIA request

Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, R‑San Diego, is requesting an investigation into Gov. Gavin Newsom’s use of California taxpayer-funded resources after Newsom’s recent Freedom of Information Act request. The report...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 1:55 PM EDT

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Property taxes remain top issue in Wisconsin elections

The Center Square reports that the future of property taxes in Wisconsin remains one of the largest topics, along with affordability, heading into this fall’s elections. The brief...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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Hugo Spritz

Created in 2005 by Alpine bartender Roland Gruber, the Hugo spritz is a light, floral cocktail traditionally made with Prosecco, elderflower liqueur and soda, garnished with lime and...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT

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Lemon-Lovers' Pasta Primavera

This quick pasta primavera delivers a pronounced, almost briny lemon flavor from the juice and zest of three lemons. Sweet seasonal peas and asparagus balance the citrus, while...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT

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Basic Cooked Plantains

Cooked whole with their skins on, green plantains are boiled until they naturally slip from their jackets, producing a dense, only slightly sweet side distinct from soft, sugary...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT

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Bowen Yang's Mapo Tofu

Comedian and podcaster Bowen Yang shared his mother’s mapo tofu, which replaces the traditional beef and silken tofu with ground pork and firm tofu in a slightly drier...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT

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Boulrice takes top honor in 2026 EPC boys volleyball

Junior outside hitter Miles Boulrice earned top honors from Eastern Pennsylvania Conference boys volleyball coaches. Emmaus and Freedom each placed three players on the first team.

Published Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Illegal immigrants across U.S. get financial aid for college

State financial aid continues to expand within higher education, allowing money to go to eligible illegal immigrant students. The shift means more illegal immigrant students across the U.S....

Published Jun 18, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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15-year-old charged after Allentown street stabbing

Police say a 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted homicide after allegedly stabbing a 14-year-old girl on the 500 block of North New Street in Allentown. Officers...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 10:29 AM EDT

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Supreme Court rules regular drug users may keep guns

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that regular drug users cannot be stripped of the right to possess firearms. The decision affirms that a person's status as...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT