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Jun 19 2026SCIENCE

What’s really behind the idea of emergy in economics?

Howard Odum is often called the father of ecological economics, but people also see him as someone who pushed too hard to measure everything by energy alone. His work connects nature and money in a unique way. Some critics say his ideas reduce complex systems to just energy calculations. But what if

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Monarch Money app not working for some users

Some users trying to check their spending on the Monarch Money app are finding it won't open. Reports show the problem started recently and got worse quickly. More than 200 people have already said they can't use the app or website right now. Most problems seem to be with the app itself, since over

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Jun 19 2026CRYPTO

Tech Leaders Gather for Exclusive Dinner in New York During Major Crypto Event

A private gathering in New York last month brought together some of the biggest names in tech, finance, and digital assets. Held during ETHConf 2026 and NYC Tech Week, the event was an invite-only dinner where founders, investors, and executives could talk in a relaxed setting. Instead of a formal c

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Why Big Spending on Old Pools Doesn’t Always Fix Things

Washington’s famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool got a flashy $14. 7 million makeover earlier this year, but barely two weeks after the big reveal, the fresh paint started bubbling up from the bottom and floating into the green-tinted water. Instead of sparkling blue like visitors expect, the po

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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

Pitching Help: Who Might Move Before the Big MLB Trade Deadline?

Teams scramble to strengthen rosters as the trade deadline nears, and top pitchers become hot property. Two names stand out right now—one coming off elbow surgery, another a smart budget buy with experience. The first pitcher, Tarik Skubal, just returned after six weeks away for a elbow checkup. Sco

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

What counts as fair proof when voting?

A heated back-and-forth over voter paperwork showed how two lawmakers can look at the same set of rules and see very different problems. One side argues that asking voters to dig up old documents just to cast a ballot is overkill. The other insists that every voter should prove they belong in the sy

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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

A Knicks parade, three fans, and a family’s big day out

When the New York Knicks won their first NBA title in over half a century, the city erupted. Among the sea of orange and blue shirts were three generations of fans who made the trip to watch the parade pass by. What started as a simple request on social media—a father trying to find a good spot for

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Jun 19 2026BUSINESS

Why Germany’s Drug Prices Cause a Trade Showdown with the US

The US is questioning how Germany pays for new medicines. It started an official review under trade rules that let countries challenge unfair pricing. The focus is on whether Germany keeps cutting payments for breakthrough drugs in ways that hurt US companies. Officials worry Germany might speed up

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

What's happening at the International Criminal Court?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is planning to hold a vote in late July on whether to remove its top prosecutor, Karim Khan, from his position. This news comes from recent reports by the Wall Street Journal, which got the scoop from unnamed diplomats and internal documents. Normally, the ICC

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Jun 19 2026CRIME

Influencer’s bond cut after online threats to ex-NBA player

A far-right internet personality, already facing legal trouble from the January 6 Capitol riot, now stands accused of publicly vowing to harm a former basketball star locked up for murder. The man, 31, was arrested in Texas last week after a video surfaced showing him declaring on a live stream that

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