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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s biggest election rematch: What the runoff means for the country

In Colombia’s presidential race, two very different candidates made it to the next round. Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer with a tough-guy nickname ("The Tiger"), won over 43% of the vote by promising a crime-fighting approach inspired by Donald Trump’s policies. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is kno

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Jun 01 2026CRYPTO

Why Ethereum Investors Are Pulling Back and What It Means for the Future

Over the last few months, many U. S. investors have been pulling money out of Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In May alone, these funds saw over half a billion dollars in withdrawals, wiping out all the gains they had made the month before. This trend suggests that investors are either

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

When Banking Shuts Out Immigrants, Crypto Steps In

A recent government order puts pressure on banks to block accounts linked to undocumented immigrants. The rule pushes regulators to tighten fraud checks and limit financial services for people without legal status. Some experts say this move mirrors past attempts to restrict crypto use, while others

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Jun 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smarter Security for Factories: A New Way to Protect Smart Devices

Industrial factories today rely on smart gadgets connected to the internet. These devices help machines work together and make quick decisions. But this also means hackers have more ways to trick the system. They can pretend to be a trusted device or sneak into conversations between machines. Normal

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Jun 01 2026CRYPTO

Can a vape really fill your wallet while filling your lungs?

The idea of turning a habit into an income source sounds too good to be true—and that’s exactly what a new gadget called the Gudtrip vape promised. Marketed as the first "smart" cannabis device that rewards users with Bitcoin, the product caught attention with bold claims like "smoke weed and earn B

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

How Crypto Became a Hidden Player in U. S. Elections

In just two years, crypto went from being seen as a risky bet to one of the biggest spenders in U. S. politics. After a major crash in 2022, lawmakers were ready to shut it down entirely. The industry was getting sued left and right, and even big names like Coinbase were fighting regulators in court

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Jun 01 2026LIFESTYLE

Finding your way with a new car

Switching cars feels like moving to a new home where everything is out of place. The sunglasses you always kept in the cupholder now live in the glove box, the ice scraper hides in a door pocket, and your hand fumbles for a gearshift that vanished overnight. Small comforts become big mysteries. The

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Disney makes MRI scans fun for kids

Hospital MRI sessions used to be a nightmare for many children. The small, tight space and loud noises made kids nervous, often requiring them to be sedated just to keep still. But one children's hospital in California tried a creative fix— turning the scary scan into an exciting Disney adventure. T

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Jun 01 2026OPINION

Science labels on products could help people see hidden research behind everyday items

Everyday products hide years of research and development that most people never stop to think about. A cell phone, for example, relies on breakthroughs in physics, engineering, and computer science. Yet when people use their phones, they rarely consider the science behind the device. The same goes f

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

AI’s double role in Hollywood: tools that boost efficiency or kill creativity

A packed conference room in Los Angeles buzzes with debate over AI’s place in Hollywood. Two days of talks reveal a sharp split: some creators see AI as a way to bypass slow studio decisions and push fresh stories into the world faster. Others warn that feeding AI with protected films could erase th

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