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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

HIV Trial Volunteers Face Quiet Struggles After the Study Ends

In many parts of Africa, people step forward to test new HIV vaccines, hoping to protect future generations. They sign up, receive shots, and monitor their health for months or years. Their willingness fuels scientific progress, yet once a study wraps up, the spotlight fades. The abrupt end of tria

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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

New Paths to LSD1 Inhibitor Design

Scientists used computer models that predict how proteins fold together with potential drug molecules. They focused on LSD1, an enzyme that changes how DNA is read by removing methyl groups from histones. Because LSD1 also serves as a scaffold for other proteins, blocking it could treat diseas

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Big Money, Small Wins: A Look at Expensive Political Campaigns

Tom Steyer, a former hedge‑fund manager who now focuses on climate issues, has spent more than half a billion dollars on political races that ended in defeat. After pouring $342 million into an unsuccessful presidential bid in 2020, most wealthy candidates would have given up on buying a high‑profil

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

California’s tax vote: Should high earners keep paying more for schools?

California voters will soon decide if wealthy residents should keep paying extra taxes to fund public schools. Enough signatures have been gathered to put the question on the November ballot. The proposal would lock in higher tax rates for top earners, originally approved in 2012 and extended in 201

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Who runs Anchorage? The city's leaders don't match its diverse population

Anchorage calls itself one of America’s most diverse cities, yet its local government looks nothing like its population. Mountain View, a neighborhood here packed with different cultures, even hosts some of the country’s most varied schools. Anyone walking those school halls would reasonably expect

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

How Moving Helps Students Feel Better and Connect

Research shows that staying active can boost mental health and help students feel less alone. But when it comes to exercise, does it matter if students work out in person or online? That’s the question behind a study that tracked how different types of physical activity affected college students. T

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Midterm elections set to break spending records

Next year's U. S. midterm elections are expected to cost $11. 6 billion in political ads, crushing previous records. This surge mostly comes from tight Senate races where small margins could flip control of Congress. Ohio, Texas, and Maine are leading the spending race, with Ohio alone reaching $749

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

The quiet battle over climate science and courtroom battles

A group of researchers is working in the background to shape how climate change connects to extreme weather events. Their report, expected soon, could become a key piece of evidence in lawsuits targeting fossil fuel companies for their role in climate disasters. But this isn’t just about science—it’

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

A Strange Mark Appears on DC's National Mall

A large set of numbers—8647—has been carved into the grass near Washington's World War II Memorial. The odd pattern stands out because the grass around it is green and healthy, while the marked area is brown and dry, suggesting someone went out of their way to leave this message behind. Authorities

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Art Day: A Bright Exhibit Filled with Color and Creativity

Summer in Southern California brings sunshine, citrus scents, and a splash of color. A new art show called ""Freshly Squeezed"" invites people to experience just that. Instead of sitting indoors, visitors get to enjoy vibrant artwork inspired by season’s brightest themes. The exhibit runs from mid-J

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