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Jun 08 2026SCIENCE

New Catalysts for Building Key Chemicals from Nature

Scientists have found a way to make chemicals used in medicine more efficiently, using a common plant compound as a starting point. They created tiny metal complexes that act like specialized tools, helping reactions happen in a controlled way. These tools are made from a substance found in pine tre

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Can frozen money start new talks between the U. S. and Iran?

Money often talks louder than words in high-stakes politics. The United States is now looking at Iran’s frozen assets—around $24 billion—as a potential bargaining chip. The idea is simple: instead of letting those funds sit idle, Washington might use them to help rebuild Gulf allies hit hard by rece

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

New Rules Could Change How Aurora Handles Campaign Money

Aurora is about to make a big decision on how money flows into local politics. Next week, city leaders will vote on a set of rules meant to limit donations from people and businesses that work with the city. The idea is simple: if a company has a contract with Aurora, its owners shouldn’t be able to

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

Ebola in Congo: Why health workers bear the brunt of the crisis

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo keeps getting worse, partly because health workers are underpaid and overworked. Dr. Lokudu, who runs Mongbwalu Hospital, says he hasn’t received his full salary for months. Neither have many of his colleagues. Without steady income, their motivation drops even as

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Confidence as a Leadership Gift

A leader’s most powerful tool can be the confidence they give someone else. Marvell Technology’s chief executive says this belief shaped his own path. When he was early in his career at Maxim, a senior manager told him not to give direct instructions but to trust that staying on the business‑mana

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Zaporizhzhia Power Restored After Short‑Term Break

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which lies under Russian control in Ukraine, has announced that its main power line from Ferrosplavnaya‑1 is back online. The plant’s administrators posted the update on their Telegram channel, saying all equipment is now functioning normally. A brief pause in fig

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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

Caleb Downs Faces Jersey Number Showdown

Caleb Downs joined the Dallas Cowboys with a number that fans already loved: 2. The team gave him 13 instead, and his mom isn’t thrilled. She told the player that she’d never seen a good athlete wear 13. Caleb replied that he would keep it because that’s what he chose. The Cowboys also own the

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

A New Look at a Presidential Pardon

The former congressman was given a full, unconditional pardon by the president after a long legal battle that many see as politically driven. The decision came on a Thursday, with the announcement released by the White House the next day. He claims the pardon fixes a case that was unjustly pursue

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Can Dallas Stay Ahead of the Competition?

Dallas faces a new challenge: major businesses and sports teams are moving to nearby cities, raising doubts about the city’s future. The mayor says the “knives are out” for Dallas, and the city is scrambling to keep its edge. Some council members worry that the city’s leadership is too busy fight

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

Gambling in America: Real Problems or Media Overreach?

The idea that sports betting has suddenly turned into a national crisis is often pushed by headlines, but the numbers don’t always match that picture. In Florida, a 138% jump in calls to a gambling helpline appeared after legal sports betting began last year, yet a similar rise was seen in Massachus

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