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Jun 05 2026BUSINESS

Banks Chase SpaceX Cash Before Big IPO

Wall Street is pulling out all the stops to get wealthy investors excited about SpaceX’s upcoming stock sale. Major banks like Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley are throwing lavish events this week, hoping to win over clients who want a piece of the $75 billion IPO. That price tag makes

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Jun 05 2026EDUCATION

Staten Island students shine at science fair without winners

Over 100 young minds from 28 schools across Staten Island gathered recently at Borough President’s Hall of Science for an event that proves innovation isn’t just for adults. Instead of prizes for top projects, the focus stayed on sharing ideas freely. Students showed off experiments ranging from sim

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Jun 05 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s June Struggle: A History of Midterm Slumps and What Could Follow

XRP has had a rough history in June during midterm election years. In 2014, it dropped 17%; in 2018, a sharper 39% decline; and in 2022, it fell 32%. These patterns share a common setup—XRP started below the 50-day moving average during tight market conditions, with bearish sentiment peaking before

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Jun 05 2026CRYPTO

Georgia Dives Into Digital Money With Tether’s Help

Tether, famous for creating a popular digital dollar, is now setting up shop in Georgia. The plan? A new digital coin tied to the Georgian lari. Sounds simple, but this move raises big questions. Why would a private company team up with a government to launch a currency? And what does it mean when t

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Jun 05 2026FINANCE

Crypto vs Banks: Who Really Wins With New Rules?

A disagreement between a major bank boss and a crypto chief is heating up over new rules for digital money. Brian Armstrong, who runs the crypto exchange Coinbase, recently called out Jamie Dimon from JPMorgan for attacking his ideas. Armstrong didn’t hold back, calling Dimon’s views "kind of sad. "

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Jun 05 2026CRYPTO

Cardano’s Token ADA Sees Sharp Drop as Future Projects Face Uncertainty

The price of ADA, Cardano’s cryptocurrency, has fallen hard lately, dropping over 12% in a short time. This decline reflects bigger struggles in the crypto market, where bad conditions are forcing many projects to shut down. The founder of Cardano recently admitted frustration with the lack of suppo

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Jun 04 2026SCIENCE

Crafting Tiny Twisting Lights with a Micro‑Fluid Tool

A new technique lets scientists make tiny glowing balls that twist light in a precise way. The trick uses a micro‑fluidic device, a chip with tiny channels that squeeze liquid droplets into perfect spheres. Inside these spheres is a special polymer that can spin in a helical shape, giving the light

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Windy Woes Shake Top Seed at French Open

Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s number one, entered the Paris tournament with confidence, having dominated early in both sets against Diana Shnaider. The match started well for Sabalenka, who led 6‑3, 5‑3, but the wind on Court Philippe Chatrier turned into a formidable opponent. As gusts grew stronger

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Jun 04 2026FINANCE

Hartford Parts Ways With Mutual Funds to Strengthen Insurance Focus

The Hartford is shedding its mutual fund division for about $1. 9 billion, a move that will let the company zero in on its core insurance and employee‑benefit offerings. The transaction, slated to finish early next year, will transfer Hartford Funds’ $160 billion in assets and its 400‑person team

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Fun in Anchorage: A Fresh Look at Free Events

Anchorage has a busy weekend ahead, but many activities are free or low cost. Start the week with Live After Five on F Street; Denali Cooks will play at sunset, and the space feels like a block party. The venue has shifted from Town Square Park to a street corner, giving it a new vibe. On Thursday

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