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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Congo's Senate Moves Closer to Letting Leader Stay Longer

Political moves in Congo may soon let President Felix Tshisekedi stay beyond traditional term limits. The Senate just voted 89-0 to support a bill changing how the constitution works. This could reset his term count, letting him run again even though he’s now in his second term. The vote happened Mo

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Jun 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Documentaries aiming for Emmy glory in 2026

Two big-name comedians from Canada are back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not for laughs. John Candy and Martin Short, who first teamed up decades ago on a sketch show, now have full documentary films about their lives in the running for Emmy awards. Candy’s film, made by Colin Hanks, digs in

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Small Habits, Big Future: Why Daily Choices Matter More Than Pills

For years, popping a pill felt like the easiest way to stay healthy. But a long study tracking over 1, 000 adults suggests that simple daily habits might be more powerful than medication when preventing serious diseases. The research, which ran for two decades, looked at things like heart disease, a

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Why healthy habits beat diabetes pills for long-term health

A long-term study tracking adults at risk for diabetes discovered that exercise and diet outperform metformin, a common diabetes drug, in preventing multiple chronic diseases over decades. The research followed people from 1996 to 2021, comparing three groups: those who changed their lifestyle, thos

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Jun 17 2026FINANCE

Trading just got cheaper: PrimeXBT cuts costs on major markets

Many traders worry about invisible costs that quietly drain profits. PrimeXBT just made those costs smaller by slashing spreads across widely watched markets. The broker now offers zero pip spreads on the Euro-Dollar pair, numbers that were unthinkable just a few years ago. Gold traders pay just sev

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Jun 16 2026FINANCE

EIB Plans More Loans to Boost EU Projects

The European Investment Bank can still grow its loan portfolio, says President Nadia Calvino. She told reporters at a European summit that the bank is ready to help fund key EU goals, from defense and energy to business growth. Calvino explained that the bank’s owners – the EU member states – are

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Running Many Games at Once: A Survival Playbook

"At a game‑development conference, the head of a major Korean studio talked about why his company keeps several projects alive at once. He said it isn’t a clever strategy but a way to stay alive in an industry that never stops moving. The CEO shared a story from his early days playing an old online

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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 2026POLITICS

Community Safety Efforts Get a Fresh Start in Iowa Quad‑Cities

In the heart of Iowa’s Quad‑Cities, local leaders are revamping their approach to keeping residents safe. Instead of relying on old methods, they’re introducing new programs that focus on prevention and community involvement. The first step is to bring together schools, police departments, and neig

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

Kids Power Festival Lights Up Scotlandville

In the heart of Scotlandville, a bright Saturday saw families gathering for a free day of fun and learning. The festival opened at 11 a. m. , inviting children to stroll through an entrance tunnel that buzzed with excitement. Organizers wanted every child to feel noticed and encouraged, so they p

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