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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

What makes a tennis player succeed beyond talent?

Maja Chwalinska’s rise in tennis isn’t about coming from a family of athletes or having early access to expensive coaching. She grew up in a small Polish city where her parents juggled multiple jobs to support her dreams. Unlike many young players who start in private academies, she trained locally,

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Jun 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Teens today face different struggles than adults did

Many adults believe young people today are less tough than past generations. They point to rising anxiety rates and wonder why teens can’t handle life like they used to. Most grew up without constant updates on their social lives, where a forgotten group hangout only mattered by Monday morning. Now,

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Jun 07 2026SCIENCE

How tiny changes in metal processing can reduce pollution risks

Making metals like copper leaves behind a lot of waste called slag. This waste can sometimes release harmful elements like arsenic, antimony, and molybdenum into the environment. Scientists tested how different cooling speeds and chemical conditions affect this release. When slag cools fast, it tur

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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

How NBA stars use local events to help kids chase their dreams

Moses Moody grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, watching how meeting athletes shaped his own path. At just nine years old, he stood outside a school gym with a football, hoping to meet NFL player Michael Vick after a free clinic. Waiting in line for an autograph became one of his clearest childhood me

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

Fears and Facts in Maine

Maine’s politics have been stirred up by a candidate warning about a threat that isn’t really there. The claim says the state risks being changed by Muslim newcomers, as if laws themselves could bend to faith or tradition. But the state constitution and criminal code already cover everyone equally.

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Jun 06 2026FINANCE

Meta Plans Big Fund‑Raise to Power AI Growth

Meta is looking at new ways to gather money as it plans a major increase in AI spending. The company is considering selling more shares, following the example of Alphabet’s recent success in this area. Executives have been talking about different options, but the company has not yet chosen a f

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Jun 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Old Smart Displays Get New Life with Meta’s AI Tool Kit

Meta has revived its abandoned Portal devices by turning them into a flexible AI developer kit. The company claims the new tools work on any hardware, so existing smart screens can become home assistants, family notice boards or even digital art walls. This comes after Microsoft’s Project Sola

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Jun 06 2026WEATHER

Federal Help Sought After Michigan’s Storm Chaos

Michigan’s governor has asked the federal government for disaster aid covering 43 counties that suffered heavy rain, rapid snowmelt and nine tornadoes from April 10 to 21. If the request is granted, money would go straight to people, businesses and local groups hit by the storms. The weather hit

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Jun 06 2026WEATHER

Thunderstorms Hit Massachusetts This Weekend

Massachusetts will see a shift from hot, dry heat to wet and windy weather over the next few days. Friday’s temperature will stay near 90 degrees, but clouds will creep in as humidity climbs, turning the sky into a partly cloudy look. Nighttime lows stay warm, with most areas seeing temperatures in

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Jun 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How Toy Makers Chase Big Screen Dreams

Mattel wants to prove that their toys can work as movies, not just playthings. After Barbie shocked Hollywood with a $1. 5 billion hit, the company bet heavily on another icon: He-Man. The blue-haired hero ruled toy aisles in the 1980s but now struggles to feel modern. This weekend, a $170 million H

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