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Jun 09 2026BUSINESS

American Battery Stock Soars After DOE Grants Back Lithium Project

The U. S. Department of Energy has revived a $115‑million grant that will fund the first phase of a lithium refinery in Tonopah Flats, giving a boost to a battery‑materials company’s stock. The decision follows the firm’s appeal after the grant was abruptly cancelled earlier in the year, showing how

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Jun 09 2026SCIENCE

Estimating Bone Plate Depth with Simple CT Scans

In the world of joint health, a thin layer called the subchondral bone plate plays a big part. Scientists wanted to see if everyday CT scans could tell where this layer starts and how thick it is, without needing fancy equipment. They used 18 arm bones taken from nine preserved bodies and scanned th

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Eugene: Expect 90‑Degree Days This Weekend

The Eugene and Springfield area is set for a sharp rise in temperatures, moving from the mild 60s at the start of the week to scorching highs by mid‑week. The National Weather Service notes that after a cool, wet beginning, a multi‑day heat event will begin late in the week and extend into the weeke

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Jun 09 2026EDUCATION

Money Basics Now Part of California High School Plans

California will soon ask every high schooler to take a money management class before walking out with a diploma. The state wants teens to leave school knowing how to open a bank account, handle credit cards, and spot risky loans. Three years ago, some schools jumped ahead. Fresno Unified put the cla

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebration and Music Light Up West Hollywood

Every June, West Hollywood turns into a giant rainbow-colored party. In 2026, the city hosted its Pride Weekend from the 5th to the 7th. The main event was the parade on Sunday, where thousands took to Santa Monica Boulevard. Floats, bands, and performers danced down the street while crowds waved fl

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

What Chicago’s Ethics Rules Really Mean When Big Money Talks

Chicago’s mayor has a rule: no campaign money from companies that do city work. But over the years, money still slips through. This time, an IT firm called EKI-Digital—already under fire for possible overbilling—sent a $250 donation to the mayor’s campaign. The timing is awkward. Just last year, the

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Voices from Inside: How Ex‑Prisoners Shape County Health Policies

Former inmates are now helping decide what health services look like in Los Angeles County. The Reentry Health Advisory Collaborative, started in 2020 with a grant, invites people who have lived through the prison system to share what they need. Before this effort, policy meetings usually only

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Jun 08 2026SCIENCE

Future Healing: 3‑D Prints and Tiny Robots Take Medicine to New Levels

A new lab at the University of Miami is turning ideas that once lived only in books into real tools for doctors. The building costs about five million dollars and sits inside the school of medicine in Miami’s Health District. Scientists there print living tissue, bone and other parts with mach

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Jun 08 2026FINANCE

Morgan Stanley and Galaxy: A New Way to Use Bitcoin in Banking

Morgan Stanley told its wealth‑management clients that they can now lend Bitcoin, Ethereum or Solana to Galaxy Digital and receive shares of spot crypto exchange‑traded products in return. The deal lets clients keep their coins while the bank can use them as marginable collateral, thanks to recent S

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Jun 08 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Looms Over Denver This Week

Denver is bracing for a string of scorching days, with temperatures expected to hit the 90‑degree range across low elevations. The National Weather Service warned residents to drink plenty of water and avoid heavy outdoor work while the heat stays high from Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday’s foreca

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