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Jun 13 2026FINANCE

SK Hynix Chooses Nasdaq for US Listing After Strong AI Chip Demand

South Korea's SK Hynix is set to list its shares on the Nasdaq in the U. S. as early as August. This follows a massive 230% increase in its stock price this year, pushing its market value past $1 trillion in May. The move aims to attract more global investors and diversify its shareholder base. Rath

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

How the U. S. plans to break free from China’s grip on rare earth minerals

For years, the United States has relied on China to process most of the world’s rare earth minerals—metals like neodymium and dysprosium that power everything from smartphones to fighter jets. China controls about 90% of this market, giving it a powerful tool to influence global politics. The U. S.

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Jun 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Music Datasets and AI: A Look Behind the Sounds

In 2016, a large music collection went online. It came from the Free Music Archive and included over 100, 000 tracks. Researchers from a Swiss university gathered this data. Most songs had a special license letting people use them for free but only if they gave credit and didn’t use them for busines

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

Updates to Iowa’s Historic Tax Credit Rules

Iowa has decided to update how it handles tax credits for historic preservation projects. The state’s Historical Division removed one rulebook and moved its details into another. Instead of having separate guidelines for historic projects, the state is combining them into a single set of rules. The

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Jun 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What a president does or doesn't know about UFOs

A new movie from a well-known director is making people wonder about an old mystery: who really controls information about aliens? The film suggests something surprising—that the most powerful people might not even know the biggest secrets. Instead, the film points to private companies as the ones k

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Jun 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

AI’s Role in Hollywood: Tools, Tensions, and the Future of Film

The debate over AI in Hollywood isn’t just about technology—it’s about power, jobs, and who gets to decide what stories get told. At a recent tech conference near Los Angeles, two keynote speakers laid out opposing visions for AI’s role in filmmaking. One argued for human-led creativity, while the o

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Jun 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Jane Fonda throws a free speech concert as Trump hosts a UFC birthday party

Jane Fonda isn't celebrating the same way as President Trump this weekend. While fighters step into a cage on the White House lawn for a special UFC event marking the president’s birthday, Fonda’s group will host a concert in New York City to highlight free speech and democracy. Her organization, re

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Jun 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Cool Ways To Spend Your Summer In Temecula Valley

Temecula Valley turns into a lively playground in summer with options beyond just sipping wine. The area mixes relaxation with fun activities for different tastes. Winery visits go beyond tasting rooms when places like Bottaia Winery add pools and cabanas to their wine experience. Kids have their ow

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Trends in Evangelical Views on Trump’s Policies

Recent polling shows that about half of evangelical Christians feel the Trump administration’s actions on Iran and immigration clash with their Christian beliefs. The survey, conducted from June 3 to 8, found that 54% of evangelicals think the military stance toward Iran contradicts Christian teachi

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Families Gather for Candlelight Tribute After Air India Tragedy

Families of the 260 people who lost their lives when an Air India Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad a year ago will meet on Friday for prayers and a candlelight ceremony. The memorial is held near the B. J. Medical College, close to the hostel where the wreckage landed. Politicians and officials wi

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