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Jun 11 2026BUSINESS

Bahrain Route on Hold: AirAsia X Delays Flight Plans

AirAsia X has pushed back the start of its new flight that would connect Kuala Lumpur with Bahrain and then to London’s Gatwick airport. The airline originally wanted to launch the service in June, but worries about fighting in the Middle East have forced it to wait until at least August or Septembe

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Jun 11 2026SCIENCE

Five U. S. Scientists Share a Million‑Dollar Prize in Science

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has chosen ten researchers for the 2026 Kavli Prizes, which honor work in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Five of the winners are Americans, a notable share that highlights the country’s influence in cutting‑edge research. Each group will rece

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Jun 11 2026EDUCATION

Reading Rules Move From Debate to Bill

A group of six senators from both parties has drafted a new law that would make proven reading techniques part of federal policy. The proposal, called the READ Act, says teachers should focus on clear skills like sounding out words, building vocabulary and practicing comprehension. It also bars the

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Jun 11 2026SCIENCE

Boosting CO₂ Capture with a Tweaked Cobalt MOF

A new approach shows how small changes in the way a cobalt‑based metal‑organic framework (MOF) is made can lead to much higher amounts of carbon dioxide being trapped. The key idea is to remove a common impurity, Co(OH)₂, that normally blocks the tiny pores of the material. By cleaning up the synthe

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

New York’s Riverfront Rebuild: A Questionable Plan for a City in the Flood

The city’s latest waterfront projects claim to protect Lower Manhattan from future floods, but many question whether the science truly supports such drastic changes. Experts now say that earlier predictions of dramatic sea‑level rises were exaggerated, and recent studies show no clear acceleratio

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

World Cup Health Watch: New Ways to Spot Germs

Health workers are gearing up for the World Cup, ready to catch any disease outbreaks early. They will monitor everything from hospital visits to what people say on social media. A big heat wave could hurt fans, but crowds also create perfect spots for viruses to spread. Measles is a top wo

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Jun 11 2026FINANCE

AI and Money: What Jobs Will Stay Strong

In today’s world, computers are changing how banks and companies keep track of money. Instead of taking away every job, the machines are moving people to new tasks that need human insight and judgment. People who used to fill out spreadsheets can now help decide which projects are worth the money

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

One‑Day Equipment Loans: AI Meets Blockchain in Private Credit

Trad. Fi and W3 aim to move a $650 million pipeline of U. S. equipment loans onto the blockchain in four years. They target manufacturers, industrial electricians and solar installers, hoping AI can evaluate risk, do due diligence and set rates fast enough to cut a month‑long process down to a si

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Trump Keeps Temporary Intelligence Boss as Surveillance Law Nears Expiry

Bill Pulte, a former federal housing regulator, remains the acting head of the nation’s intelligence community. The move comes while Congress pushes for a permanent appointment to ease the renewal of a critical spying tool. Both parties on Capitol Hill have urged President Trump to finalize a

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

Kids on Life‑Support: How Blood Tests Spot Hidden Infections

The study looks at children who need a life‑saving machine called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO. Doctors often worry that these kids can catch infections while staying in the hospital. They wanted to know which blood test gives the quickest hint that an infection has started. T

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