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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Fun at Shanghai Disney Resort for Its 10th Birthday

Shanghai Disney Resort is throwing a big summer bash to celebrate its 10th birthday. From June 17 to August 31, the park is packed with extra nighttime fun, special shows, and themed activities. One highlight is the Magic Hour Upgrade Days, where the park stays open until 10:30 p. m. on 10 select ni

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Microplastics in Water: Unexpected Helpers or Silent Threats?

Every day, tiny plastic pieces from everyday items like cosmetics, car tires, and synthetic clothes slip into our water systems. These microplastics don't just float around—they team up with viruses, creating new ways for germs to travel unseen. Scientists recently looked into how these plastic hitc

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

How the Chesapeake Bay warns and guides us

The Chesapeake Bay isn't just a big body of water on Maryland's side—it's a living classroom telling us about the planet's health. For centuries, people here built their lives around its tides, from watermen who knew when fish would run to families who relied on its bounty. But now, the bay is sendi

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

South Carolina’s top teacher race gets a rematch in 2026

South Carolina voters will pick between two education leaders this summer to challenge the current state superintendent. Sylvia Wright, a former classroom teacher, is running for the Democratic spot for the first time. Lisa Ellis, who already held the party’s nomination in 2022, returns with her own

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

Wearable gadgets for long-term health tracking: Do they really work for post-virus conditions?

Around 65 million people worldwide have dealt with long COVID, while another 17 to 24 million struggle with other lingering effects after infections. Doctors often suggest these patients keep an eye on their symptoms and adjust their activity levels carefully. Wearable devices like fitness trackers

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

Digital Mental Health Research: Who Really Gets Left Out?

Digital mental health studies often promise better access to care, but new findings suggest some groups still get overlooked. A review of 57 trials found that while nearly all studies shared age and gender details, many skipped key details about participants’ backgrounds. Minority ethnic groups, men

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

Seeing Life Clearly: How Vision Loss Changes Daily Experiences

Sight is our most relied-upon sense, processing about 80% of the world around us. When vision fades, daily routines shift dramatically. Simple tasks like walking down the street, reading small text, or recognizing faces become hurdles. Beyond basic needs, vision impacts social connections, religious

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Jun 09 2026CRYPTO

How Big Money Sees Value When Crypto Markets Panic

Last week something rare happened in crypto: a major player bet big during a downturn. BitMine Immersion Technologies, known for holding large amounts of Ethereum, purchased 126, 971 ETH—about $214 million—during what many saw as a market crash. This wasn’t just any buy. It was the largest Ethereum

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heat waves hurt maize crops more than dry air in Northeast China

Northeast China grows a lot of corn—about a third of the country’s total. But the weather there has been getting more extreme. Scientists looked at 40 years of corn harvests, plant growth records, and weather data from local stations. Instead of blaming just rainfall or drought, they tested how heat

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Big Fight Night Under the Open Sky at the White House

This Sunday could mark a strange moment in sports history when two top UFC fighters step into a makeshift octagon on the South Lawn of the White House. One headline match pairs Ilia Topuria, the rising lightweight champ, against Justin Gaethje, a brawler who’s been waiting years to become undisputed

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