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Jun 17 2026OPINION

Violence Against Women: A Long‑Term Challenge

The push to stop all violence toward women by 2030 looks hard to meet. A look at the European Union shows that the problem is still big, progress has stalled, and even rich, gender‑fair nations have high rates. Young people also seem untouched by current prevention programs. In many EU countries, w

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

What to Know Before Buying a Work‑Ready Laptop

A laptop that’s built for work looks different from the everyday model you might buy for school or gaming. The term “business laptop” isn’t fixed; manufacturers use it to signal that the machine can handle heavy tasks and protect sensitive data. If you travel a lot, look for tough cases or chass

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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 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 2026TECHNOLOGY

Renault Expands Drone Production with Thales Partnership

Renault is set to start manufacturing the Toutatis loitering drone at one of its factories, aiming for a monthly output of 1, 000 units by next year. The collaboration was unveiled at the Eurosatory defence fair near Paris and follows a prior joint effort on military vehicles. The plan focuses mainl

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Baby Monitor Alert: Hidden Links to China Raise Privacy Concerns

Missouri’s top lawyer, Catherine Hanaway, warned parents that some baby monitors sold in the U. S. might secretly send data back to a Chinese company tied to Beijing’s military. She spoke on a news program about an investigation that started when a tech expert from the Kentucky Attorney General’s

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Mental Health and the Golden Knights: A Fresh Look at Mitch Marner

Mitch Marner says moving to Vegas helped him deal with the pressure of hockey. He had tough moments early in his career, especially while playing for Toronto. After nine seasons with the Maple Leafs, he joined the Golden Knights in a sign‑and‑trade deal. The change gave him new teammates an

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sun Power and Space Bets: Musk’s Vision Meets Crypto Gamblers

Elon Musk has once again highlighted the importance of solar energy, suggesting that even a tiny fraction of the Sun’s output could fuel artificial intelligence far beyond human capability. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency traders are placing large wagers on how many SpaceX Starship launches will successfu

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Jun 17 2026FINANCE

SoFi Shares Rise While Tech Stocks Drop

SoFi Technologies, the San Francisco‑based fintech firm, is seeing its stock climb even as many other technology names fall. Investors are curious about what’s driving the upside. One factor is SoFiUSD, a new digital currency feature that could keep users inside the company’s app longer and add mor

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Pain, Opioids and the Quiet Stigma

In cancer care, doctors often say that strong painkillers are needed when the hurt is serious. Yet many patients do not get enough relief. The problem grows in a world that fears opioid abuse and has tighter rules for prescribing them. One hidden factor is stigma. People may think that anyone

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