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Jun 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Turning Older on June 2

June 2 marks another day for a mix of actors, musicians and sports stars to celebrate their birthdays. One of the headline names is Awkwafina, who turns 38 and had a memorable stint hosting Saturday Night Live in 2018. Morena Baccarin, age 47, is also on the list; she recently appeared in a spin‑off

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Jun 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Charli XCX’s New Album Mixes Music, Fashion and Film

Charli XCX is set to release a fresh collection of songs on July 24. The project, called “Music, Fashion, Film, ” promises a short run of eleven tracks that together last just over half an hour. Her Instagram post shows a cover art that puts three famous figures in the spotlight: John Cale for mu

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

A $25 Million Hamptons Home: Legal Drama and a New Start

A former New York socialite is putting her Bridgehampton mansion on the market for $25 million after a tangled legal battle over a $3. 5 million mortgage she never paid. The house sits on seven acres and was once valued between $12 and $18 million, but the owner’s lender bought it at a Zoom auction

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Museum in LA Lets Fans Dive Into Star Wars and More

The long‑awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles will open on Sept. 22, offering visitors a chance to step into a world where famous Star Wars vehicles and other iconic pieces are on display. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts by highlighting that the museum will

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

Eye Care Gaps for People With Intellectual Disabilities

People who have intellectual disabilities often struggle with vision problems, yet getting an eye exam can be hard. Families of those who have never gone to an eye doctor say that the main obstacles are cost, lack of transportation, and a shortage of doctors who understand their needs. Those fami

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Jun 02 2026SCIENCE

Solar‑Powered Gel: A New Way to Clean Water

Solar energy can turn water into clean drinking supply, but the usual methods need a lot of power and sometimes pollute more. Scientists are now exploring tiny, water‑absorbing gels that soak up the sun and heat the water directly. These materials are called solar‑driven hydrogels or SDHs. They are

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Church and State: A Fresh Take on a Long‑Debated Idea

The United States was built on many ideas, but the notion that it started with a strict split between religion and government is not clear from its founding documents. The First Amendment says Congress cannot set up a national religion or stop people from practicing theirs, and it also protects free

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Jun 02 2026RELIGION

Feeling Good Through Faith and Thanks

Relief from stress, a sense of purpose, and simple joy are all parts of what makes life feel good. In two Muslim‑majority countries, researchers wanted to know how these feelings link with religious practice. They studied 812 adults from Turkey and Jordan, asking them about how often they pray or at

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Jun 02 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s Short Dip May Signal a Big Bounce

XRP slipped about 2. 5 % yesterday, yet a well‑known analyst believes the move could be an early sign of a strong rally. The forecast points to a target near $2. 70–$2. 80, drawn from how the coin has behaved in earlier price ranges and where traders have been adding money. The idea is that XR

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Three Lives Lost in Gaza Amid Ongoing Israeli Fires

The Gaza Strip saw three separate deaths on Tuesday after Israeli attacks, according to local health officials. One person died and four were hurt when an airstrike struck a vehicle east of Deir Al‑Balah. The blast turned the car into wreckage. Another strike earlier in the day killed one indi

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