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On a ‘beautiful day for jumping,’ a plane of skydivers plummets to the ground

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:54 +0000

Sunday's plane crash ripped a hole in the close-knit community of skydivers in the Midwest: adventure-seekers who bonded over the adrenaline they get with every jump.

By:Annie Gowen, Todd Frankel

Anti-Islam candidate loses mayor’s race in Texas city torn over immigration

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:50:05 +0000

The mayoral election in fast-growing Frisco was seen as a rejection of anti-Islamic rhetoric that has become prevalent among the state GOP.

By:Molly Hennessy-Fiske

Philly tries to make World Cup affordable after controversies in other host cities

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Following decades of challenges, Philadelphia embraces its role as a World Cup super host and model of affordability, accessibility and convenience.

By:Tim Craig