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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

Understanding the risks of bacteria in chicken processing

Food safety experts often worry about bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus in chicken products. This germ can survive cooking by producing toxins that don't break down with heat. The study looked at how this bacteria grows in different chicken cuts under various temperatures. Scientists tested chicke

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Jun 18 2026BUSINESS

Better ways to move money across borders

Banks and governments are testing a new way to send money overseas. Instead of relying on old systems that often take days and involve many middlemen, they’re trying out tokenization. This means turning money into digital tokens that can travel quickly on blockchain networks. Central banks from the

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Why some quit-smoking programs reach people better than others

Food insecurity is a tough daily fight, yet quitting smoking can feel even tougher for those who live with it. A new look at an earlier study shows how people dealing with both issues were invited to try a phone-based quit-smoking program. Some got the invite face-to-face and others saw it online. T

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Jun 09 2026FINANCE

Stablecoin Rules: Why Banks Want to Keep Crypto Firms in the Dark

Banks and cryptocurrency firms don’t always see eye to eye. Jamie Dimon, CEO of a major bank, recently suggested that crypto companies offering rewards on stablecoins should follow the same strict rules as traditional banks. But critics say that idea misses the point entirely. Peter Schiff, a well-k

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Jun 07 2026FINANCE

Big Banks Fight Back Against Crypto with Their Own Digital Money

Banks like JPMorgan, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are teaming up to create their own digital money system. This network will start next year through their payment company called Clearing House. It's their way of competing with cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, which have grown a lot i

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Jun 06 2026OPINION

Farmers Need Fair Pay to Save Our Food

Food companies love buzzwords. They say coffee is regenerative, cocoa responsibly sourced, packaging recyclable. The words sound good but hide a problem. \ Climate crisis hurts farmers who grow our food. Many lose land to heat and rain changes. They struggle because they cannot afford new tools. \

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

Future Homes, New Uses for Cleveland’s Old Schools

Cleveland’s old school buildings are getting a new look. The city is inviting developers to turn the empty campuses into homes, shops or community hubs. Last month, 12 schools across eight neighborhoods closed their doors for the last time. Neighborhood leaders say these sites hold a lot of

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Fun in Cleveland: Music, Pride, Soccer and More

Cleveland wakes up to a fresh mix of music shows, sports games and community celebrations that promise something for everyone. Start the weekend by marching through downtown with Pride in CLE, where people gather to celebrate love and diversity. The event kicks off at 11 a. m. , then turns into a

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Jun 01 2026ART

Little Italy’s Art Walk: Food, Fun and Fresh Faces

Cleveland’s Little Italy isn’t just about pizza and pasta; it’s a hub for creativity that has drawn crowds for 40 years. The neighborhood’s annual art walks bring local artists, musicians and themed restaurants together in a lively street‑sweeping showcase. The next event runs from Friday, June 5

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May 31 2026OPINION

What Traditional Finance Misses When Trying To Build Blockchain Tech

Banks and big financial firms keep trying to recreate blockchain from scratch, but that's like reinventing the wheel while ignoring the road already built. They can copy the code, hire consultants, and roll out permissioned systems behind closed doors. Yet no matter how polished their corporate bloc

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