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Jun 04 2026FINANCE

London’s Finance Sector Holds Steady a Decade After Brexit

The City of London has weathered the decade since Britain left the European Union with surprising resilience. Initial worries that the financial heart of the UK would crumble after Brexit have largely proven unfounded. No mass exodus of traders or dealmakers has taken place; firms in Frankfurt

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Behind the scenes of Grok’s sudden hiring freeze

A tech firm working on AI isn’t expanding its training team right now. Instead, it’s putting new hires on hold. This surprising pause affects experts who teach chatbots how to handle everything from jokes to tax laws. The company has spent months bringing in accountants, scientists, and even comedia

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

How Africa’s People Felt the Pandemic, Not Just Numbers

The pandemic hit everyone, but how it felt was not the same everywhere. In Ghana and Nigeria, people’s worries were shaped by stories from outside that often said these countries were weak or broken. Those ideas made the world think the crisis was a simple global problem, but they missed how local l

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Keep Your Sleep Clock Tight to Live Longer

A new way to extend life is simpler than ever: keep your sleep times steady. Scientists now say that the rhythm of when you go to bed and wake up matters more for longevity than how many hours you sleep. When your body’s internal clock stays on schedule, the repair processes that keep cells he

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May 30 2026CRIME

Neighbor attack leaves one injured over cash dispute

A late-night fight in a quiet DeKalb neighborhood turned violent when a man used a machete on his roommate over money. The attack happened just after midnight on Edgebrook Drive. When police arrived, they found the victim with deep cuts on his right arm. Emergency responders gave first aid on scene

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May 29 2026SCIENCE

Longevity Quest: A New Race to Keep Us Younger

Jamie Justice once taught biology at Wake Forest University. She decided to leave that steady post and team up with entrepreneur Peter Diamandis on a bold venture called XPRIZE Healthspan. The goal? To find real treatments that can restore muscle, memory and immune power in older people. The compet

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Blonde Book Lover Unveils a Podcast for Multitaskers

A 24-year-old model and social media star is flipping the script on how young women can spend their time. Olivia Ponton, known for her fashion and beauty content, has rebranded her book podcast to highlight that being interested in books doesn’t mean giving up other passions. Her show, now called “B

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May 26 2026SCIENCE

Making Babies in Space? A Small Step for Science

Scientists are testing if humans can reproduce safely beyond Earth. China recently sent artificial human embryos to its space station to study how microgravity affects early development. The goal isn't to create space babies yet—but to understand the risks first. The experiment used two types of la

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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How long do OLED phone screens really last?

OLED screens now last far longer than they used to. Early panels barely made it past 4 years of non-stop use. Today’s OLED phones are built for around 11 years if you never turn the screen off. That sounds impressive, but real-world use is never non-stop. Your phone spends time in your pocket, in be

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

OpenAI Wins Court Battle, Still Faces Hurdles

In a recent legal showdown, OpenAI secured a victory against Elon Musk’s attempts to change its leadership. The tech company, known for creating ChatGPT and valued at about $852 billion, is poised to launch one of the biggest initial public offerings ever. Musk had pushed for the removal of co‑fo

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