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How Vermont's civil unions law helped pave the way to marriage equality
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (402+ words) As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, advocates in Vermont are reflecting on a chapter from their history that is often credited with influencing change in other states. "The history books will reflect that we blazed the trail," said Holly Puterbaugh, one…...
9-year-old boy sells rare baseball card for nearly $75, 000
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (219+ words) A 9-year-old boy from Arizona won a nice chunk of change recently, thanks in part to the signature of Chicago White Sox infielder and slugger Munetaka Murakami. Back in April, Mason Deane picked out a box of Topps Chrome Black…...
World Cup: How does extra time and penalty shootouts work?
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (226+ words) If the 2026 World Cup is the first time you're watching soccer, then extra time and penalty shootouts are brand new to you. There weren't any matches with extra time or penalty shootouts in the group stage because those games are…...
Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (220+ words) President Donald Trump on Wednesday is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One " a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar that embeds his personality more deeply into the institution of the American presidency. Trump told reporters…...
Man says he was warned by officers Tuesday after criticizing ICE in an email 5 months ago
3+ hour ago (730+ words) A second upstate New York resident said Tuesday that federal officers have served him with a warning about online activity that criticized U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Related video above: 8 sentenced to decades in prison for 'ties to antifa' in Texas…...
New federal student loan borrowing and payment rules take effect today. Find out if they impact you
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (344+ words) Federal student loan programs, including Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loans, face new borrowing limits starting today under provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. New limits on federal student loans take effect today, changing how much students and…...
12 News In Your Neighborhood: Safadi Coffee in Franklin
51+ min ago (135+ words) There's a new coffee shop in Franklin bringing Middle Eastern-inspired drinks and food to the community. On Wednesday, 12 News featured Safadi Coffee for their weekly 12 News In Your Neighborhood segment. Safadi Coffee says it's the first woman-owned Palestinian coffee shop…...
Serena Williams tweaked her knee during Wimbledon return at age 44, agent says
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (159+ words) Serena Williams tweaked her right knee at Wimbledon during her first singles match in nearly four years but still hopes to play doubles with sister Venus, her agent said Wednesday. The 44-year-old Williams did not ask for medical treatment during…...
New Wisconsin law extends Medicaid postpartum coverage to a full year
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (308+ words) Gov. Tony Evers signed the bill in March after pushing for the expansion since 2019. Advocates say it will provide critical mental health support and stability for new mothers. Wisconsin mothers on Medicaid are now eligible for 12 months of postpartum health…...
Summerfest lets fans bring water bottles July 2-3 for heat relief
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (178+ words) Fans attending Summerfest July 2-3 can bring a sealed water bottle into the festival grounds as Milwaukee braces for dangerous heat and humidity levels. Summerfest will temporarily modify its carry-in policy to help patrons manage the forecasted heat and humidity. The…...