Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

Ride-hailing giants lock horns with New York over driver rules

Two major ride-hailing platforms are using the courts to challenge a fresh set of local rules in New York City. The new law, scheduled to start at the...

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Big Events Need Big Fans. This World Cup is struggling to fill the seats.

A major soccer tournament was supposed to bring a surge of visitors to America, but so far, hotels and airlines are still waiting. Fewer fans than exp...

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Jun 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is pushing power and tech limits in the US

The push for AI growth in America has exposed two big problems: keeping power flowing and getting the right gear fast enough. New AI data centers need...

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Jun 12 2026CRIME

A New Look at Old Fingerprints

Forensic teams often struggle with invisible fingerprints left on evidence, especially when dealing with big crime scenes or large objects where tradi...

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

The quiet battle over climate science and courtroom battles

A group of researchers is working in the background to shape how climate change connects to extreme weather events. Their report, expected soon, could...

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Jun 12 2026CRIME

Court rules Saudi spy case took wrong turn in trial location

A man once trusted to shape Twitter's voice in the Middle East found himself in the middle of a legal storm after allegedly sharing secrets with a for...

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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

Oracle’s big spending plans worry investors

Oracle recently saw its stock price drop sharply after announcing plans to borrow and sell shares worth around $40 billion. The goal is to fund massiv...

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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

AI helpers taking over money tasks – but who’s really in charge?

At a big tech fair in Amsterdam last month, three big money companies showed off a new kind of digital helper. Instead of just answering questions, th...

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why writers worry about AI replacing their words

Dave Eggers isn’t just another writer who’s made it big. He’s someone who turned personal struggles into stories that caught the world’s attention. Ba...

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Jun 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Funeral Home Fans Cheer for Knicks Comeback Win

Knicks fans found an unusual spot to celebrate their team’s dramatic Game 4 victory—a Brooklyn funeral home. Over 75 supporters packed Sparrow Contemp...

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Midterm elections set to break spending records

Next year's U. S. midterm elections are expected to cost $11. 6 billion in political ads, crushing previous records. This surge mostly comes from tigh...

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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

Fixing Global Trade Finance: Why Old Systems Are Failing and New Tech Could Help

For years, global trade finance has relied on outdated systems built for slower, simpler times. Banks and companies still shuffle paper documents, sen...

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Jun 12 2026CRIME

Life behind bars for severe crimes against a child

A Missouri court just handed down a harsh sentence to a man from Salem. After a jury found him guilty of multiple serious crimes involving a minor, th...

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: Scarpetta Season 2 Wraps Fast

The second season of Scarpetta wrapped up filming in Tennessee faster than expected. Jamie Lee Curtis, playing Dorothy Farinelli, shared a photo with ...

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

Money for Tech Startups: New $250 Million Boost for Small Innovators

The government is pumping $250 million into early-stage tech firms through two well-known programs. These are not loans or investments that demand com...

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s tough choices: Balancing talks with Israel and Iran’s strings

Lebanon faces a tough balancing act. It must negotiate an end to its border war with Israel while also dealing with Iran pushing its own agenda. Iran ...

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Why some quit-smoking programs reach people better than others

Food insecurity is a tough daily fight, yet quitting smoking can feel even tougher for those who live with it. A new look at an earlier study shows ho...

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Jun 12 2026CRIME

How 36-year-old DNA tech helped solve a 1990 kidnapping case

A man from Long Beach now faces charges after police used new DNA evidence to connect him to a robbery and assault that happened over three decades ag...

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Jun 12 2026EDUCATION

Bentonville gets a new tech-focused university by 2029

A new college is coming to Bentonville, Arkansas, aiming to train over 500 students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Unlike traditional ...

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Jun 12 2026EDUCATION

Summer Science Fun in Flagstaff: Nature Walks with Real Rangers

Every summer, Flagstaff transforms into a living classroom where kids and adults can walk with real park rangers. These aren’t just any guides – they’...

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