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Jun 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Drivers face tough challenges in Dallas flooding

Friday’s downpour turned Dallas roads into risky rivers, catching both human and self-driving cars off guard. In East Dallas, Tiffanie Delgado McMahon and her young daughter got stuck when water rose around their SUV. The eight-year-old panicked, while McMahon struggled to keep calm until a police o

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Jun 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Farm Drainage and Cleaner Water: What 10 Years of Testing Shows

For nearly a decade, researchers tracked how two small farmland areas sent nitrogen into nearby water systems. One spot used extra soil and water protection steps; the other did not. Every spring through fall, water samples were pulled from underground drains during normal flows and rain events. The

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Jun 20 2026FINANCE

Why Lionsgate could be the next big buy for streaming giants

For years, Lionsgate has built a reputation as a content powerhouse behind hit films like "John Wick" and "The Hunger Games, " along with a recent Michael Jackson biopic that raked in nearly a billion dollars. With a market cap around $4. 75 billion, the company is small enough for bigger players to

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Jun 20 2026BUSINESS

The sustainability shift businesses once promised is fading fast

Five years ago, big companies rushed to show how green they were—publishing reports, hiring experts, and promising to cut pollution. The push came from new climate rules and customers who wanted cleaner business practices. But like seasons changing, business priorities flipped when a new trend took

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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 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Betches doubles down on fun with fresh shows for young women

Fifteen years ago the internet didn’t have a go-to place for laughs aimed squarely at millennial and Gen Z women. Betches spotted that gap and turned it into fifteen seasons of inside jokes, viral sketches, and a brand voice that feels like your funniest friend. Now the company is rolling out three

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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 2026POLITICS

From Mexico to Arkansas: A Family’s Journey and the Politics of Identity

Dr. Alejandra Campos grew up in Springdale, Arkansas, after her parents fled Mexico in the early 1990s. Their move was driven by hope and hard work, as they settled in a small town that would become the backdrop for her future studies. She talks about how their sacrifices and strong family ties p

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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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