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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Myriad and Chainlink team up for FIFA World Cup betting with blockchain speed

Sports fans now have a new way to bet on FIFA World Cup matches through prediction markets. The platform Myriad is using Chainlink to settle bets automatically instead of relying on slow manual checks. This change promises faster payouts and fewer disagreements about who won. Myriad already used Ch

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Jun 11 2026CRIME

Missouri braces for risks as World Cup brings crowds to Kansas City

Missouri’s Attorney General is raising flags about human trafficking and scams ahead of the FIFA World Cup matches coming to Kansas City in late November. With over 650, 000 visitors expected and Argentina vs. Algeria kicking off the local games first, the state is bracing for challenges tied to big

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Jun 11 2026SCIENCE

Giant prehistoric scorpion discovery shakes up science

Scientists recently re-examined century-old fossils and realized they belonged to Praearcturus gigas, an ancient giant scorpion from 415 million years ago. This creature was over 3 feet long—about the size of a baseball bat. Researchers found these fossils in Great Britain's old rock layers. For dec

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

Why UTIs come back and how to stop the cycle

Recurring UTIs aren’t just annoying—they reveal a deeper issue. Many people assume antibiotics are the only solution, but clearing the infection often doesn’t stop it from returning. The real problem isn’t just the bacteria; it’s the body’s weakened defenses. Healthy urinary tracts rely on a balance

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Jun 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Biofuel growth could worsen food prices as oil spikes

Rising global oil costs have pushed more countries to add biofuels to gasoline. Governments in America, Indonesia, Brazil and Thailand now require extra plant-based fuel to be mixed into regular petrol. This move follows attacks that disrupted Middle East oil routes and pushed crude toward $100 a ba

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

Why presidents shouldn't sit courtside

Sports and politics mix about as well as oil and water, but Donald Trump keeps trying to blend them by showing up at games. The pattern is hard to miss: whenever Trump attends a sporting event where the home team plays, the home side often finds a way to lose. Look at the New York Knicks. They slipp

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Jun 11 2026BUSINESS

Changes coming to World Cup viewing experience you shouldn't miss

For the first time ever, soccer fans watching the World Cup will notice three-minute breaks in each half where ads can appear. FIFA calls these stops for player hydration, but most viewers will immediately recognize them as commercial breaks. While the game has always been sold as continuous action,

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

What’s next for Josko Gvardiol: Two big choices ahead for the young star

Josko Gvardiol is one of football’s most exciting defenders right now, and his next move could shape his career in a huge way. At just 24, the Croatian international has already proven himself as a top-class player, winning major trophies with Manchester City since arriving from RB Leipzig in 2023.

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

New Face of American Eagle: Meet Lamine Yamal

Eighteen-year-old soccer player Lamine Yamal is in Tennessee right now, not just chasing dreams but also a World Cup trophy. The Barcelona winger, standing at 178 cm, is part of Spain’s squad preparing for the 2026 tournament. The team settled into Embassy Suites in downtown Chattanooga while traini

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

Why the Packers' future depends on a decades-old TV law

A small rule from 1961 is now causing big fights between the NFL, the Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin’s politicians. The Sports Broadcasting Act lets the NFL make one big TV deal and share the money equally with all 32 teams. The Packers say this keeps them alive—they’re the only team owned by fans

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