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Jun 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Small Laser Drones Help Ukraine Fight Big Threats

Lithuanian makers are stepping up to fill a gap in Ukraine’s drone gear. A company called Aktyvus Photonics is making its tiny laser‑targeting kits lighter and cheaper. The new model fits in a hand, weighs only 200 grams, and can be used with small drones that Ukraine already flies. The fir

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

New Chapter at Georgia Tech: A Leader’s Move to the Aspen Institute

Georgia Tech, a top public university known for its engineering excellence, will soon welcome new leadership. The change comes after seven years of stewardship by President Angel Cabrera, who has decided to take on a new role. Cabrera will head the Aspen Institute, a nonprofit based in Washington

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Student Walkout at Stanford Hits Google CEO Over Military Contracts

In a surprising turn during a graduation speech, the head of Google walked into a quiet protest. The audience was his former classmates from Stanford’s engineering program, and about 200 of them left the hall while others shouted disapproval. The issue at hand is Google’s partnership with the Isr

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Carpenter Technology Rises as Space and Defense Stocks Soar

The recent surge in the stock market is not only about SpaceX. Elon Musk’s company sold more than $75 billion in its first public offering, a record for a firm that spends billions quickly while hoping to profit later. Many industrial companies are climbing too. The S&P Aerospace and Defense

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

New England’s Energy Future: Why Nuclear Might Be the Missing Piece

Once a leader in nuclear power, New England now has most of its reactors shut down and a strong anti‑nuclear sentiment. Yet all six governors are saying they will look at new reactors, and that shift is surprising. Why the change? Nuclear technology has become safer and cheaper. The region’s power

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

A $1 B Hospital Plan for Los Gatos

Los Gatos could soon host a brand‑new medical campus that would double the size of its current facility. The proposal, filed by El Camino Health, envisions a 344, 000‑square‑foot building with modern design and advanced technology. The project is slated to finish around 2032, keeping the existing 14

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Jun 16 2026ART

Crystal Bridges Expands, Opens New Doors to American Art

The museum in Bentonville has added 114, 000 square feet to its campus, a 50 percent jump that brings fresh galleries, studios and even an elevated café into the fold. The new space is meant to weave art, architecture and the surrounding Ozark woods together more tightly than before. The deputy d

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Disney Toy Boxes Let Fans Guess Their Favorite Characters

Disney fans can now try their luck with two fresh blind‑box collections from Cosbi. The first set, priced at $16. 99, hides a single figure inside each cream‑colored box. The design is pink and cherry‑blossom inspired, matching the playful vibe of the items. A card that shows what you might

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Jun 16 2026ART

Critics in Love: A New Take on Art Review

The idea that no statue ever honors a critic is false. A bronze plaque for Roger Ebert stands in Illinois, and other statues exist too. Yet critics often prefer a work that shows their role rather than just their likeness. House of Criticism shifts focus from one person to a pair: Jerry Saltz, a Ne

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Jun 16 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Four Western States: What to Do

The western United States is in the middle of a heat wave that could reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A warning has been issued for California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington because the high temperatures could cause serious health problems. In Nevada, cities such as Fallon, Fernley and Lovelock

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