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Jun 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech Bet: A $41 Billion AI Lab for Real-World Building

Five years after handing over Amazon’s CEO title, Jeff Bezos is betting again. This time not on another online store or streaming service, but on teaching robots how to design jet engines, smartphones, and skyscrapers faster than human teams can today. His new company, Prometheus, just pocketed $12

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Midterm elections set to break spending records

Next year's U. S. midterm elections are expected to cost $11. 6 billion in political ads, crushing previous records. This surge mostly comes from tight Senate races where small margins could flip control of Congress. Ohio, Texas, and Maine are leading the spending race, with Ohio alone reaching $749

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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

Oracle’s big spending plans worry investors

Oracle recently saw its stock price drop sharply after announcing plans to borrow and sell shares worth around $40 billion. The goal is to fund massive investments in artificial intelligence and new data centers. While the company’s latest earnings report looked strong—beating revenue and profit for

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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 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is pushing power and tech limits in the US

The push for AI growth in America has exposed two big problems: keeping power flowing and getting the right gear fast enough. New AI data centers need so much electricity and special parts that builders can’t keep up. This slowdown threatens the big tech plans that depend on these facilities. One s

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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

AI helpers taking over money tasks – but who’s really in charge?

At a big tech fair in Amsterdam last month, three big money companies showed off a new kind of digital helper. Instead of just answering questions, this helper actually paid for concert tickets after picking the best one within a set price and date. The shopper only had to say yes – everything else

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why writers worry about AI replacing their words

Dave Eggers isn’t just another writer who’s made it big. He’s someone who turned personal struggles into stories that caught the world’s attention. Back in 2000, his book about losing his parents young became a major hit, putting him on the map. Now, he’s warning people about a different kind of los

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Jun 12 2026EDUCATION

Bentonville gets a new tech-focused university by 2029

A new college is coming to Bentonville, Arkansas, aiming to train over 500 students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Unlike traditional universities, this one won’t charge tuition at first. The Walton family, known for founding Walmart, is behind the project. They’ve picked BIG-Bjarke

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

How a California port boosted local small businesses

Last year, a major California port handed out over $54 million in work to small companies, marking a big jump in local business support. More than 44 cents of every dollar spent on certain contracts went to small or very small firms, beating the goal set three years ago. The effort included over 40

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Small training tweaks for big basketball gains

Basketball isn’t just about shooting hoops. It’s a fast game where players sprint, jump, and shuffle sideways constantly. For young athletes in the U19 category, training needs to match these demands. One method gaining attention is a six-week program focused on sprinting with frequent direction cha

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