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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Choosing Which Embryo to Use: A New Look at Genetic Screening

Embryos can be checked for many genes that might influence health later in life. This method, called polygenic embryo screening (PES), is now sold as a service in clinics. The people who usually decide if it should be used are doctors who specialize in fertility and reproductive health. Even though

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Jun 16 2026SPORTS

Get $10 to bet on World Cup matches—here’s how

Kalshi is offering new traders a $10 bonus if they place at least $10 worth of bets on four World Cup games Monday. No matter how the matches turn out, the bonus hits the account within days. The catch? It expires after 30 days and can’t be taken out as cash. Four matches are on the menu, with odds

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Pardon records under Trump spark political debate

Two lawmakers are digging into how pardons were handled during the last administration. They want to see if big donors or political favors played a role in who got clemency. The request covers 17 specific cases, including one businessman convicted of fraud in an electric vehicle scam that never got

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

When a young protest leader gets attacked in broad daylight

A 30-year-old man from Mumbai was slapped by two unknown men while being carried on supporters’ shoulders at a protest in Jaipur this week. The incident, caught on video, shows the men striking him repeatedly before vanishing into the crowd. The man, who has spent time in the U. S. , later said the

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

When an old campaign worker tried to sue FBI agents over surveillance

Back in 2016, Carter Page was just one of many volunteers helping Donald Trump’s presidential run. After the election, his name showed up in news stories about a secret FBI program trying to find out if Trump’s team was secretly working with Russia. The FBI got four court orders to monitor Page, but

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Jun 16 2026FINANCE

World Cup Host Cities Turn Spending into Long-Term Gains

When the World Cup kicks off in the U. S. , fans will focus on the games—but behind the scenes, host cities turned the event into a chance to fix old problems. Instead of just building temporary stadiums, many used the opportunity to upgrade infrastructure that will serve locals long after the final

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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 2026BUSINESS

Tech giant loses big in court for stealing rival's secrets

A major global technology firm recently found itself on the wrong side of a massive legal battle over business secrets. The company, which moved nearly 2, 000 workers from an insurer after licensing its software decades ago, ended up paying dearly for it. A federal court decided the move amounted to

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Jun 16 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Next Big Boom: When Will It Happen?

The man behind one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges recently shared his take on Bitcoin’s future. He admitted that the much-talked-about “super cycle” might not arrive as soon as some expected. Still, he believes it’s on the way—just not sure when. He called the current phase a “crypto winter

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Jun 16 2026CRYPTO

XRP crosses $1. 25 and short sellers lose $6 million: Why this matters for crypto traders

XRP just jumped past $1. 25, pushing short sellers to cover their bets at a cost of $6 million in 24 hours. This surge didn’t come quietly—it broke a three-month downward pattern and did it on the highest trading volume since early June. Traders who bet against XRP now face a tough choice: hold tigh

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