CHARLES F WILLIS

Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Contest: Who Is the Least Smart?

Fox has launched a new game show that flips the idea of winning on its head. Instead of rewarding knowledge, it rewards the opposite: contestants try to avoid being the last one standing. The program starts on July 15 and features a mix of actors, musicians, athletes and former politicians. Among th

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Changing Schools’ Support: A New Problem for Kids with Disabilities

Families who rely on schools to help kids with disabilities feel uneasy about the latest reshuffling of government duties. In March, the Justice Department will take over civil‑rights enforcement in schools, while the Health and Human Services agency will run special education. The move was me

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Jun 18 2026OPINION

Managing Forests Near Yellowstone: A Fresh Look

Forest managers in Montana are pushing for smarter ways to care for trees on federal lands. They want science to guide decisions about cutting, planting, and protecting forests. The main voice behind this effort is a long‑time forest worker from the Pacific Northwest. He has spent more than

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Jun 18 2026BUSINESS

Money in the 21st Century: Where Your Paycheck Goes Now

For decades, worker pay didn’t keep pace with corporate profits. First, companies moved jobs overseas. Then, they spent profits on buybacks instead of raises. Now, another shift is happening—and this time it’s all about data centers. A new study shows how capital spending is exploding. Companies ar

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Who Makes the Big Calls in U. S. Science Funding?

For years, the U. S. has let scientists—not politicians—decide where federal research dollars go. That system helped build lifesaving medicines, top-tier universities, and a strong tech industry. Now, a new government policy wants to change that. Instead of scientists picking the best projects, poli

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Jun 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why Crypto Keeps Losing Millions Despite More Security Checks

For years, the crypto world has trusted code audits as its main shield against theft. Firms have spent heavily on these reviews, hoping to lock down smart contracts before hackers strike. Yet the results tell a different story. Even with three times more audits since 2022, losses keep climbing past

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Jun 18 2026FINANCE

Ford’s battery push: a smart bet or just hype?

Ford isn’t just building cars anymore—it’s diving into the battery game. The company recently launched Ford Energy, a new arm focused on massive battery packs for data centers and power grids. Why? Because AI needs a ton of electricity to keep running, and companies can’t afford blackouts. Ford want

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

A quiet meal in a golden palace: Why Macron rolled out the welcome mat for Trump

France’s president picked one of the most famous rooms in Europe to host his American counterpart last week. The Palace of Versailles, built by Louis XIV to show off France’s power, became the backdrop for a dinner between Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump. The French leader clearly wanted Trump to f

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Can we ditch capitalism to build a fairer system?

For centuries, humans lived without kings or billionaires calling all the shots. Then, food surpluses showed up, and some people started hoarding wealth for their kids. Suddenly, cooperation turned into conquest, and for 5, 000 years, we’ve watched this system trickle down problems instead of soluti

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

Fifth Avenue shops worry about city changes while luxury brands keep expanding

Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan isn’t just another busy street—it’s a money machine. Every year, the blocks between 40th and 61st Streets pump over $1. 5 billion into city funds through retail and office taxes. That makes it the top spot in New York for generating tax revenue from a small area. Bi

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