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Jun 16 2026FINANCE

Horse Breeding in the Tax Court: When Passion Meets the IRS

A married couple tried turning their love for horses into a business. They ran a breeding and training operation that never turned a profit. The husband, a vet, and the wife, an educator, claimed big losses from their farm on their tax returns. These losses helped cancel out the money they earned fr

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

When Schools Draw the Line on Student Flyers

A high school student in Indiana learned that schools can control what goes up on their walls, even if it means banning flyers for a club. The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to review her case, keeping a lower court’s ruling in place. That ruling said the school had the right to block flye

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Gun Industry Loses Supreme Court Battle Over New York Law

The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to take up a case challenging a New York law that lets the state and even private citizens sue gun companies over public safety risks. The law, passed in 2021, requires gun makers and dealers to take reasonable steps to prevent illegal sales, trafficking,

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

A bridge too far? Court splits on who controls the Kerch Strait

Back in 2016, after Russia started building a 19-kilometre bridge across the Kerch Strait to link mainland Russia with Crimea, Ukraine decided to challenge the move in an international court. Fast forward to April 22, but made public only on Monday, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague de

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Media and fairness: Why two-faced scrutiny matters

Rainn Wilson, best known for his role in a popular TV show, recently pointed out a troubling trend in news reporting. He argues that media outlets often judge public figures differently based on their political views. Wilson believes that while some groups get a free pass for questionable actions, o

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fox bets on messy reality for fresh laughs

Fox is rolling the dice on something totally new for primetime. Instead of the usual polished sitcoms with rehearsed jokes, the network is trying out JB Smoove’s company to turn everyday chaos into comedy. No script. No safety net. Just real people behaving badly in front of cameras. The risk? What

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Jun 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Netflix tries new trick with podcasts: will people notice?

Netflix just dropped a surprise into its app. Podcasts now live alongside movies and shows. The first three include a live-style chat show called The Breakdown Club. Two more are on the way — one with an actress talking to her brother, another diving into pop culture with a fresh voice. The big gam

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Jun 15 2026FINANCE

Musk’s $1 Trillion Fortune Beats the Whole Crypto World

Elon Musk has crossed a landmark milestone, becoming the first person in modern times to own more than $1 trillion. The rise came after SpaceX, the space‑launch company he founded, went public on the Nasdaq. The company’s debut pushed its valuation to $2. 2 trillion, and Musk still owns about 42 % o

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Jun 15 2026LIFESTYLE

City Water Park to Reboot: A New Splash Ahead

The city of San Jose has announced that the 23‑acre water park next to Lake Cunningham will close for a while. A new operator, Lakeside Partners, is set to upgrade the place so it can offer newer slides and more interactive play areas. The exact length of the break isn’t known yet, but plans are und

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Jun 15 2026SPORTS

Kingston Stars Shine in Spanish Silks Show

A pair of athletes from Kingston stepped onto a stage in Spain and turned heads with their extraordinary performances. They performed aerial silks, an art form where performers twist around fabric hanging from the ceiling, and pole dance routines that blend strength with grace. The event drew a cro

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