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Jun 19 2026CELEBRITIES

Knicks Parade Brings Big Names Downtown

New York threw a party last week the city won’t forget, and everyone from Oscar winners to hometown rappers showed up to prove it. The Knicks capped off a wild Finals run with a championship barely anyone saw coming—beating San Antonio in five games after pulling off two near-miraculous comebacks. I

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Jun 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Knicks parade brings out bold fashion statements from stars

New York City turned orange and blue into the unofficial colors of victory during the Knicks’ championship parade. Celebrities showed up in their most creative Knicks gear, blending personal style with team spirit. Some went for matching sets, like Mariska Hargitay’s orange pants paired with a Broad

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Jun 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Zealand’s quiet fight against invisible solar storms

New Zealand sits in a risky spot when it comes to solar storms. Its long, skinny shape and volcanic ground make the country’s power grid an easy target for electrical surges from space. A strong solar storm could send damaging currents through the network, frying transformers and cutting power for d

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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Dark Humor Fans Might Have an Edge in Problem-Solving

New research suggests a link between enjoying dark humor and higher intelligence. In a study of 156 adults with varied backgrounds, those who liked jokes about death, disease, or suffering scored better on both verbal and visual IQ tests. They were also less aggressive than others who couldn’t toler

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Jun 16 2026SPORTS

Big New York Knicks parade planned for Thursday

New York City is buzzing with excitement after its basketball team, the Knicks, won a major championship last weekend. The victory marks the first time in over half a century that the team has claimed a title. To celebrate, the city is organizing what could be the biggest parade in its history, star

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Changes at the top: Newmont reshuffles leadership amid gold market boom

Newmont just added two big names to its executive team. Mark Rodgers now leads daily operations, while David Thornton takes charge of technology. These moves happen as gold prices climb past $4, 000 an ounce, giving the company extra cash to play with. Yet miners still face higher costs and stricter

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Jun 16 2026FINANCE

New Mexico leads in clear money reporting

New Mexico just earned the top spot for financial honesty among all U. S. states. Experts checked how well each state shares money details and gave New Mexico the highest score ever recorded. While bigger states struggle with messy reports or late filings, New Mexico keeps setting the standard with

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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Rules of Chiral Hybrid Materials

New forms of artificial molecules keep appearing in chemistry labs. These molecules often resemble tiny 3D puzzles made of metal and oxygen atoms, combined with organic parts. Scientists call them chiral polyoxometalates, or cPOMs for short. They stand out because they have a mirrored shape at the a

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Jun 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Drone Radar Keeps Ports Safe from Low‑Cost Threats

Offshore ships and ports face a growing danger: cheap drones that can fly fast and easily. A new radar, called IRIS OTM at Sea, is built to spot these aircraft quickly and stop them from hurting cargo or people. The system can be set up fast, moves between land and sea smoothly, and works even

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Jun 15 2026SPORTS

Celebrities throw a party for the Knicks’ big win

New York’s basketball team just won their first championship in over half a century, and the city’s famous fans made sure the whole world knew how excited they were. While some celebrities like Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller were actually in San Antonio celebrating in person, others watched the f

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