Iran's Supreme Leader rejects US calls for surrender
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed US demands for surrender amid Israeli strikes and warned against American military involvement. European diplomats prepare for Geneva talks with Iran as UN Security Council schedules another emergency session. Putin offered mediation to ease tensions, while Israel praises Trump support and Iran reports a cyberattack on state TV.
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U S restarts student visa reviews with social media check
The State Department resumes student visa processing but requires applicants to set social media accounts to public for review. Officers will monitor posts for hostility to the United States. Refusal to publicify could lead to visa rejection. Hurricane Erick strengthens to Category 3 off Mexico with possible landfall.
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County uses state funding for HeadQuarters amid audit findings
County commissioners received an informational briefing on HeadQuarters Kansas after KDADS audits found 275,716 dollars in non reimbursable expenditures and serious weaknesses in financial management. CEO Watkins cited improvements since last summer, including a new CFO service, stricter duties, staff hires, and renewed audits as the county prepares 2026 budget discussions.
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Question of Representation Exhibit in Kansas partners with Haskell Center
The Watkins Museum will partner with the Haskell Cultural Center on a companion exhibit titled A Question of Representation. It runs at Haskell's campus and includes photographs of Indigenous peoples from Franklin County Kansas. The tour comes via Humanities Kansas and Smithsonian Museum on Main Street to showcase regional Indigenous roots and stories.
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