Iranians reach out to visitors to relay chaos in homeland
Lawrence resident Abbas Rezayazdi and his wife Carolyn Hoang traveled to Iran for a family visit and cast ballots in the presidential election. Rezayazdi, who left Iran as a child and later settled in Kansas, predicts the protests will wane as police crack down. The article notes the June 12 election and the quick declaration of incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s landslide victory.
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Iran protests and crackdown darken Cairo as guards threaten
Riot police again dispersed about 200 demonstrators in Tehran with tear gas and live fire, amid rising grief over a young woman’s death captured on video. The Guardian Council acknowledged irregularities in 50 districts but said the presidential result remains intact. The Revolutionary Guard vowed zero tolerance for protests, while Obama’s cautious approach drew White House sympathy.
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Missing KU portrait sparks campus theft probe
A $10,000 portrait of Kansas University figure Robert Ellsworth vanished from Ellsworth Hall during finals move out. Campus police investigate the mid May theft, which occurred inside the entrance area with two empty hooks marking the spot. Ellsworth, a longtime KU devotee and former NATO ambassador, held prominent government roles and is now in Maryland.
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Heat safety tips for Kansas summer days
Public health guidance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment outlines actions to reduce heat illness risk. Stay hydrated with water, avoid alcohol and caffeine, wear light clothing, take breaks indoors, never leave a child in a hot car, use SPF 50 sunscreen for kids, visit elderly neighbors, take cool showers, eat light foods rich in potassium, schedule outdoor activity for cooler times, seek shade, use sunscreen and sunglasses, create indoor airflow, and spend most time in air conditioned spaces or public buildings without AC.
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Spinach Allure in Summer Pulse Feature
A Pulse column previews summer spinach abundance. Readers learn quick tips to use fresh leaves, store greens, and timing for peak quality. The piece highlights seasonal availability and practical kitchen ideas for spinach lovers.
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