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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Why the U. S. is falling behind in clean energy — and what it means for the future

The U. S. once led in innovation, but today it’s watching from the sidelines as other countries race ahead in renewable energy. While climate change isn’t the main driver—cheaper costs are—nations like China, Ethiopia, and Canada are making smarter investments. Ethiopia gets over 90% of its power fr

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May 31 2026BUSINESS

Big Money Moves: How One Owner Is Shaking Up Sports and Casinos

A top NBA team owner just made two huge financial plays that show how money moves across industries. First, the owner spent $300 million on a women’s basketball team—the most ever paid for a WNBA franchise. He beat out other bidders by offering more than Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia were wil

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May 31 2026POLITICS

US warship stops ship heading to Iran and fires missile at it

Late last week, a U. S. Navy vessel used a missile to disable a ship that was sailing toward an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. The target ship, registered in Gambia, was flying a foreign flag but carrying goods that could support Iran’s military efforts. American forces claim they warned the cre

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May 31 2026SCIENCE

What Your Genes Say About Fitness and Health Before Old Age

Genes decide a lot about us before we hit retirement age. One gene called APOE pops up often in health research. This gene comes in different versions. The version labeled ε4 shows up in many stories about heart disease and brain problems like Alzheimer's. Still, in younger and middle-aged people wh

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Justice Files: A New Look at the Epstein Investigation

The former U. S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, spoke before a small group of lawmakers on Friday. The committee was led by Republican House Chairman James Comer, who said the group would ask why some documents had not yet been shared. Bondi’s team released over three million pages about the inv

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May 30 2026BUSINESS

New Owner for Caesars New Orleans: What It Means

The big news is that the Texas billionaire Tillman Fertitta is buying Caesars Entertainment for about $6 billion. This move could shake up the whole U. S. gaming scene, but for the Caesars casino on Canal Street in New Orleans, the everyday experience is likely to stay the same. The brand name will

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Summer Pool Cleaning Deal: Cheap Robot for Hot Days

Walmart is cutting the price of a robotic pool cleaner by $151, making it an affordable choice for families who want to keep their pools tidy. The WYBOT Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is now listed at $88, down from its original $240 tag. The device works in both above‑ground and in‑ground pools, han

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Decentralized Vaccine Making: A New Path to Fair Access

The world has learned that when only a few places can make vaccines, shortages and delays become inevitable. The COVID‑19 crisis showed that a single, concentrated production model can leave many countries behind when a new disease strikes. In response, a group of 32 research and public health

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Push for Homegrown Medical Isotopes

A nuclear tech firm from Albuquerque is taking steps to build a production site near Eunice, New Mexico. Its goal is to create isotopes that hospitals rely on for scans and treatments. Right now, the U. S. gets all its Molybdenum-99 from old reactors overseas. That supply isn’t stable—if something g

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May 30 2026BUSINESS

Middle East Conflict Puts Global Energy at Risk

The ongoing fight near key shipping routes is making fuel harder to find and more expensive worldwide. Groups like the International Energy Agency, IMF, and World Bank say this tension isn’t just about oil—it’s hurting everyday people too. Poor countries, already struggling with high prices for food

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