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Jun 03 2026WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead, But Fire Risk Stays High

People across Michigan should watch the weather closely because dry air and warm temperatures keep wildfire danger high until Friday. The sky will stay mostly clear on Wednesday, with most areas seeing daytime highs in the 80s. Lakeside towns will feel cooler because of lake breezes, staying in the

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Yen Hits 160 Mark, Tokyo Prepares for Big Bank Talk

The Japanese currency slipped past the 160‑dollar level, a threshold that once triggered government action. This drop happened after the yen lost gains it had earned from a huge buying spree by Tokyo last month. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters that the government can act on fo

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Jun 03 2026SCIENCE

Lilly Partners With Ascidian to Edit RNA for Kidney Disease Drugs

Lilly has secured exclusive rights to use Ascidian’s RNA exon‑editing platform for new kidney disease treatments. The system can fix faulty genes without permanently changing a patient’s DNA, offering an alternative to traditional CRISPR methods. The deal gives Ascidian up to $1. 9 billion, split

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

DeepSeek’s Big Money Move: China’s AI Startup Seeks $7. 4 Billion

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial‑intelligence firm known for its V3 and R1 models, plans to raise about $7. 4 billion in its first round of external funding. The deal could value the company at up to $59 billion, putting it among China’s biggest tech financings. The startup has grown without outsid

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Topgolf Strengthens Leadership to Drive Global Growth

The company has reshuffled its senior ranks, adding and promoting leaders across tech, operations, finance, law, and golf ties. These moves aim to boost day‑to‑day performance while building long‑term value for a worldwide network of venues. Jay Spears steps in as chief information officer, takin

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Banks Fear Blockchain Because It Cuts Their Fees

A new panel discussion in Paris revealed that big banks are hesitant to use public blockchains. The main reason, according to a top executive from a $1. 74 trillion asset manager, is that blockchain technology removes the need for banks to act as middlemen in transactions. When a smart contract can

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Jun 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Drop: A Signal or a Slip?

"It started with a sharp fall of Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency. The price slid below $65, 000 for the first time in more than two months and fell almost 47% from its peak. The crash sparked a debate among investors about whether this is just a blip or the beginning of a wider slump in

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Trade Shake‑Ups: New Tariff Rules Stir Business Fears

Business leaders quickly voiced worries after the U. S. administration unveiled plans to rebuild tariff barriers that the Supreme Court had largely dismissed in February. The proposal, announced late Tuesday, would introduce two new tariff levels—10% and 12. 5%—on goods from roughly sixty countries

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Federal Workers Face New Secrets Rule

A new rule from the president would require all federal employees to sign a secrecy agreement. The agreement says they cannot talk about how their agency works, who works there, or any early discussions that could influence decisions. The proposal turns the old idea that government work is public

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Jun 03 2026SCIENCE

Detecting Tiny Starch Bits with a Smart Fiber Sensor

A new fiber sensor can spot tiny starch traces in water used for cleaning food. It helps stop cross‑contamination and keeps water clean. The device is built from a special fiber design that mixes regular multimode fiber with a core‑less section. A gel layer sits on the core‑less part to capture star

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