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Jun 17 2026ART

The Big Art Walk Down Wilshire

A vibrant street event is set to light up Wilshire Boulevard this Saturday, as a mix of artists, performers and curious onlookers gather for the first Art Parade. The route starts at Museum Row, passes iconic spots like “Urban Light, ” and loops around Fairfax Avenue, closing almost a mile of the av

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Jun 17 2026SCIENCE

Stonefish: The Stealthy Killer of the Reef

Stonefish hide like rocks on the sea floor, blending in so well that divers may swim right past them unnoticed. Their skin looks like mottled stone, covered with bumps and algae that make them almost invisible among coral rubble. Yet these calm-looking fish are the most poisonous in the ocean, armed

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Jun 17 2026SCIENCE

Physics‑Powered Fault Detection with a New Transformer Mix

A new method tackles the problem of machines giving different signals when they run under varied conditions. Instead of treating each signal as a single block, the approach splits it into two parts: quick bursts that show sudden changes and steady waves that reveal regular patterns. These part

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Messi’s Ink: A Quick Look at the Stories on His Skin

Messi is famous for his skill on the field, but many fans also notice his colorful body art. His tattoos have become part of his identity. When he plays for Argentina against Algeria, people will watch him as well as his designs. On the left leg he has a big black sleeve that covers older dra

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Jun 17 2026EDUCATION

Children Growing Stronger Inside a Safe Place

The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau in Gujranwala, Pakistan, serves as a haven for children facing difficult circumstances. It works to secure their rights and promote overall well‑being. Recent research focused on how children develop social and emotional abilities while staying there. These

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Tax Reform Hindered by Trump Audit Deal

The Senate Finance Committee is juggling a mix of new tax rules that could help people pay less and make the system fairer. The group has built a plan that mixes ideas from both parties, but it is being slowed by a recent deal involving former President Donald Trump. The agreement gives him protecti

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Hebron Shrine Control Shift Sparks New Tensions

Israel has taken over planning and building rights at a key Jewish‑Muslim shrine in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority. The move ends an agreement that had been in place since the 1990s. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he approved the change on Monday night. The decision means Is

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cursor’s Big Leap: Four Young Coders Turned Billionaires

When AI tools like ChatGPT entered everyday life, a group of MIT friends saw an opening. They were computer science and finance students who had no clear problem to solve, but they imagined a future where code could be written faster and smarter. Their idea began as a vague plan, then evolved into C

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan

Little Rock city leaders have greenlit a $20 million plan to refit the River Market food hall, with the full project cost expected around $25 million. The city will use its own money first, then pay back the amount through bonds that could total up to $20 million. The food hall sits at 400 Presid

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Tennis Match Drama Sparks Call for Fairer Umpire Rules

In a Polish Challenger tournament, a leading Indian player found himself at the center of a heated debate after a disputed call. The match had him trailing when he believed a ball was out, but the officials did not notice his appeal. The situation escalated when the chair umpire refused to check the

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