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Jun 09 2026CELEBRITIES

From Bit Parts to Big Screen

Kelly Reilly spent over a decade knocking on doors in the entertainment world. She took jobs that paid the bills while waiting for roles that matched her skills. Small appearances in British crime dramas like Poirot and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries showed her face on screens, but fame stayed out of re

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Patriots bring in young tackle from Utah to fill a key spot

The New England Patriots wrapped up another offseason move by securing Caleb Lomu, a rookie offensive tackle from Utah. The team announced the signing this week after selecting Lomu in the first round of April’s draft. At 28th overall, he was one of the higher-profile additions the Patriots made dur

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Microplastics in water treatment: Unexpected effects on cleaning systems

Wastewater plants use special methods to remove phosphorus before water goes back into nature. These methods often rely on tiny microbes that store phosphorus inside their cells. Recently, scientists noticed something surprising: when tiny plastic pieces (smaller than a grain of sand) mix with these

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Jun 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Building a Future for U. S. Chip Makers: How Training Hubs Are Changing the Game

The U. S. is stepping up efforts to train workers for the semiconductor industry—a crucial move to stay competitive globally. Two federal agencies, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Commerce, have teamed up to fund a network of regional training centers under the CHIPS & Sc

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

How heatwaves and dirty air are changing the work of emergency doctors

Emergency rooms see more patients when the weather acts up. Hotter days bring heatstroke cases. Fires fill lungs with smoke. Storms knock out power and block roads. Even ordinary allergies get worse when pollen counts jump. Doctors in emergency medicine now treat health problems that were once rare

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

What Chicago’s Ethics Rules Really Mean When Big Money Talks

Chicago’s mayor has a rule: no campaign money from companies that do city work. But over the years, money still slips through. This time, an IT firm called EKI-Digital—already under fire for possible overbilling—sent a $250 donation to the mayor’s campaign. The timing is awkward. Just last year, the

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

How Fun Exercise Helps Older People Stay Strong

Older adults often lose muscle power and the ability to move well. These losses can lead to many health problems, but scientists are still figuring out how everyday fun activities affect different parts of fitness. A new study looked at people who live in the community and are not in hospitals or

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Jun 08 2026SPORTS

Freedom After the Field

He hung up his cleats in April 2025, ending a career that saw him earn multiple All‑Pro honors and a place on the 2010s All‑Decade team. After stepping away, he told reporters that he feels like a kid on a playground – no more deadlines, just the freedom to chase whatever sparks his interest. A ye

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Supernatural Stars Jump Into a New Horror Town

The two actors who made the Winchester brothers famous have just joined a fresh horror series, according to a new illustration. The picture shows them standing in the eerie town of From, with its infamous forest and night‑time monsters. Their familiar anti‑possession symbol appears beside the titl

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Jun 08 2026SCIENCE

Sodium Power That Works From Frost to Heat

A new design tweak in the tiny molecules of ether solvents lets sodium metal batteries stay reliable from -40 to 70°C. Scientists found that the usual weakly solvating ethers are too volatile, which makes them unsafe at high temperatures. By reshaping the ether molecules, they strengthened the

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