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Jun 08 2026CRYPTO

DeFi is safer now—but new risks spread faster than ever

A few years ago, decentralized finance was like an unlocked vault. Bad actors walked away with billions every month. But something changed. In 2022, hackers drained over $2. 6 billion from DeFi. By 2024, that number dropped to $534 million. Attacks got smaller, smarter, and harder to pull off. Bridg

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Moldova Looks to Build Drone Defenses as Tensions Rise

Moldova’s leader has raised alarms about the growing drone threats along the country’s borders, especially after a recent incident in neighboring Romania where a stray drone injured two people. The president argues that Moldova can’t afford to stay unprotected while conflicts rage nearby. Currently,

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Jun 08 2026CELEBRITIES

Broadway shines bright as stars gather for the 2026 Tony Awards

The red carpet at the 2026 Tony Awards turned New York City’s theater district into a dazzling runway. A mix of Broadway actors, Hollywood faces, and music stars showed up dressed to the nines. Host Pink kept the energy high while the crowd celebrated stage talent’s biggest night of the year. Theat

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Israel strikes Gaza as talks try to restart peace plans

On Sunday, an Israeli air attack on a Hamas-run police station in Gaza killed five people and hurt at least sixteen more. The strike happened near a crowded tent camp where families displaced by the war were living in Khan Younis. Doctors didn’t say if any of the dead were police officers. The Israe

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Jun 08 2026SPORTS

A Fresh Look at the Cards' Quarterback Situation

The Arizona Cardinals face a tough choice at quarterback this season. Jacoby Brissett, the veteran expected to start, hasn’t even shown up for offseason practices. That leaves Gardner Minshew, his backup with less experience, as the only option. Age-wise, Brissett is three years older, and while he’

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Why Utah’s Defense Work Matters More Than You Think

Utah might not be the first place that comes to mind when people picture America’s military strength. Yet behind the scenes, the state quietly powers a big chunk of the nation’s defense. Over 14, 000 workers in Utah alone are tied to the Sentinel missile program, a project meant to upgrade outdated

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Can frozen money start new talks between the U. S. and Iran?

Money often talks louder than words in high-stakes politics. The United States is now looking at Iran’s frozen assets—around $24 billion—as a potential bargaining chip. The idea is simple: instead of letting those funds sit idle, Washington might use them to help rebuild Gulf allies hit hard by rece

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

Why do smokers and non-smokers focus differently on images?

Research shows people react differently to visual cues based on their habits. A study compared smokers and non-smokers by tracking how they moved a computer mouse toward images on a screen. The images were unrelated to smoking, pleasant, unpleasant, or cigarette-related. The goal was to see if smoke

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

Ebola in Congo: Why health workers bear the brunt of the crisis

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo keeps getting worse, partly because health workers are underpaid and overworked. Dr. Lokudu, who runs Mongbwalu Hospital, says he hasn’t received his full salary for months. Neither have many of his colleagues. Without steady income, their motivation drops even as

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

China and North Korea: A Visit with Big Global Implications

China’s President Xi Jinping is heading to North Korea this week for talks with Kim Jong Un, marking his first visit in seven years. According to North Korea’s official newspaper, Xi plans to strengthen ties between the two countries and push back against what he calls "hegemony" and military threat

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