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The nationwide campaign brings awareness and support to victims and survivors of gun violence.

Police said the woman, 53, later died at an area hospital.

SLMPD's Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating after a 53-year-old woman crashed her vehicle and later died at an area hospital.

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Susan G. Komen has single-handedly raised more than $1.1 billion for breast cancer research in its 42 years of existence.

De Soto Rural Fire Protection District Chief Tom Fitzgerald said no one was injured.

Did you know that over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans, yet we have explored less than 5% of this vast underwater world? Oceans are not only the planet’s largest habitat but also a critical component of Earth’s life support system. Despite their immense importance, oceans face unprecedented threats from pollution, climate change, and overfishing. World Oceans Day shines a spotlight on these challenges and encourages collective action to safeguard the health of our marine ecosystems. Why World Oceans Day Matters Established by the United Nations in 2008, World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8th to raise awareness about the vital role oceans play in sustaining life and the urgent need to protect them. Oceans regulate our climate, produce over half of the oxygen we breathe, and provide livelihoods for billions of people worldwide. They are also home to an incredible diversity of life, from microscopic plankton to the largest animals on Earth,

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June 7 and 8 mark days rich with history, featuring events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the global landscape. One of the most momentous events associated with June 7 is linked directly to the aftermath of the D-Day landings during World War II. On June 7, 1944, the day following the initial invasion, Allied forces continued their assault on Nazi-occupied Normandy, France. This operation marked a critical turning point in the war, as the successful establishment of the beachhead paved the way for the liberation of Western Europe from fascist control. The D-Day landings, officially known as Operation Overlord, began on June 6, 1944, with thousands of Allied troops storming the beaches of Normandy. The bravery and sacrifices of those soldiers on June 7 were no less profound, as they faced fierce resistance and challenging terrain to secure their positions and push inland. This relentless advance marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and has since been commemorated

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Bruce Springsteen brought his Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium Saturday and surprised the crowd with a very special guest: local hero Paul McCartney.“We’re lucky tonight,…

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Talking Heads frontman David Byrne made a surprise appearance at New York’s Governor’s Ball on Saturday.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer came out during pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s headlining…

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is encouraging the public and community organizations to join in the state’s ongoing planning for a safer, more reliable power grid at a set of community workshops this June. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) requires that Ameren and ComEd, the state’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, file grid plans that accelerate progress toward Illinois’ clean energy goals, outline system investments, and hold the companies accountable for their performance. Both utilities are required by CEJA to conduct a robust, transparent stakeholder process in the design of their grid plan. Illinois energy customers and other interested parties are encouraged to participate in-person or virtually in the stakeholder process and learn more about the grid planning process at the times below: Ameren Illinois When: Thursday, June 12 5:30 - 7:00 pm Where: Decatur Club 158 W. Prairie Ave Decatur, Illinois

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