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Jun 10 2026BUSINESS

AI tools spark record solo business boom in the US

The rise of AI tools is changing how Americans start businesses. Since early 2025, applications from one-person firms have jumped over 20%, while hiring-focused businesses haven’t seen much growth. This shift suggests people are using AI to build companies alone rather than hiring teams right away.

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Jun 10 2026FINANCE

UK opens door for crypto in mainstream funds with new rule

The UK’s financial watchdog just gave a cautious green light to crypto in everyday investment funds. A rule change would let certain funds—like those sold to regular savers—hold up to 10% of their money in crypto exchange-traded notes, or ETNs. ETNs are like IOUs that track a crypto’s price without

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Jun 10 2026HEALTH

Breast Lesion Testing: Costs and Choices in Italy

Doctors in Italy often face tough calls when dealing with breast lesions that fall in the middle ground—not clearly cancerous, but not harmless either. These so-called B3 lesions create uncertainty because their risk of turning serious isn’t fully known. For years, the go-to move has been surgical r

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Big waves take over Southern California beaches

Southern California beaches saw some of the biggest waves in years last week, turning usually calm waters into dangerous surf zones. Orange County bore the brunt, with waves reaching up to fifteen feet in places like Newport Beach and Dana Point—so tall they crashed over protective rock barriers. Hu

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ray Donovan Hits Apple TV’s Top Spot After Six Years

A crime drama that once aired on a premium cable channel is now the number one show on Apple TV’s streaming list, even though its final episode aired six years ago. The series follows Ray Donovan, a Los Angeles fixer who solves problems for powerful people while juggling his own family drama.

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Jun 09 2026FINANCE

Canada’s New Crypto Tax Rules: What You Need to Know

Starting in 2027, Canada plans to add new tax reporting rules for cryptocurrency transactions as part of Bill C-31. This change aims to make crypto dealings more transparent for tax purposes by integrating them into the federal income tax system. The goal is to collect user details like names, addre

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Jun 09 2026FINANCE

Is a 5% Treasury Yield the End for Hot Tech Bets?

The two-year Treasury yield is climbing fast and could soon hit 5%, a level that usually makes investors nervous. Fast-moving tech stocks got a taste of that nervousness last week when chip shares plunged hard. The Nasdaq 100 lost nearly five percent in a single day, and funds that track semiconduct

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Jun 08 2026FINANCE

Tech Giants and More: What Investors Should Watch This Week

Several big names are set to release earnings reports this week, giving a clear snapshot of how different sectors are performing. Oracle is one of the top tech companies on the list, and its results could show how software spending is trending in a market that is still adjusting to new digital de

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Jun 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Token Use Gone Wrong: Why Burning Credits is a Bad Idea

Legora’s chief tech officer, who joined the legal AI startup in 2024, warned that many firms are wasting money by rewarding employees for using the most AI tokens instead of real productivity. He explained that some teams get a leaderboard and then try to climb it by burning huge amounts of token

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Jun 08 2026BUSINESS

Kids Take the Lead: A Local Market Showcases Young Creators

A sunny afternoon in Lexington turned into a bustling marketplace where children from five to seventeen set up their own stalls. They offered handmade jewelry, colorful artwork, and homemade snacks, turning the Flora and Fauna Marketplace into a mini‑farmers market run by teens. The event is more

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