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Jun 11 2026CELEBRITIES

A Wedding That Welcomes Everyone, Not Just Stars

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming nuptials are set to be a mix of big names and everyday people. The couple has chosen to invite not only A‑listers, athletes and industry leaders but also folks they’ve met over the years who made a lasting impression. Some of these guests barely know the du

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Jun 11 2026FINANCE

Why Gas Prices Are Making Your Groceries More Expensive

Americans are noticing higher prices everywhere, but the biggest squeeze comes from energy costs. A recent spike in inflation shows prices rising faster than expected, hitting levels not seen since before the pandemic. Experts point to rising fuel expenses as a key driver, especially since tensions

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Jun 10 2026CELEBRITIES

Bill Cody, Voice of Country Radio, Passes Away

Bill Cody, a familiar name in country music radio and a long‑time host on WSM-AM, died at 67. His death was announced on June 9, after his family revealed he had been in critical condition and awaiting heart and kidney transplants. Cody’s son, David, posted a message thanking fans for their support

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Jun 10 2026ART

Public Art Sprouts Along LA’s New D Line

New stations on Los Angeles Metro’s D Line bring fresh art that invites commuters to pause. At the Wilshire/Fairfax concourse, Ken Gonzales‑Day shows photographs taken from LACMA’s collection. He tweaked his camera work to make the pictures shift from dark to bright, echoing a journey up from underg

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Jun 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Claude Fable 5 Arrives: A New AI Storytelling Powerhouse

Anthropic has announced a fresh addition to its lineup of large language models, called Claude Fable 5. The company says this new model is designed to generate creative and engaging stories, with a focus on mythic themes. The update follows earlier releases that aimed to improve safety and reduce ha

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Jun 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Affordable 3D Printing Takes the Factory Floor

A new industrial 3D printer from an American maker has hit the market at a price that could change how factories use additive manufacturing. The device, called FuseX1, is expected to sell for about $85, 000—much less than the $200, 000‑$500, 000 range seen with similar machines from German and Calif

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Jun 10 2026HEALTH

Breast Lesion Testing: Costs and Choices in Italy

Doctors in Italy often face tough calls when dealing with breast lesions that fall in the middle ground—not clearly cancerous, but not harmless either. These so-called B3 lesions create uncertainty because their risk of turning serious isn’t fully known. For years, the go-to move has been surgical r

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Jun 10 2026HEALTH

Breast cancer treatment: what really matters when choosing hormone therapy

Most breast cancers that spread are hormone-sensitive, meaning their growth depends on estrogen or progesterone. Doctors usually start with hormone-blocking pills plus a second drug that slows cell division. This combo works well at first but becomes less predictable over time. Tumors change as they

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Jun 10 2026HEALTH

Smartphones and South Italy’s young adults: How much screen time is too much?

Southern Italy’s young adults are glued to their phones – just like most of the world. Since COVID-19, phone use has skyrocketed, especially among people in their late teens and twenties. Phones help with everything: staying in touch, organizing life, and endless entertainment. But too much time onl

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Eugene: Expect 90‑Degree Days This Weekend

The Eugene and Springfield area is set for a sharp rise in temperatures, moving from the mild 60s at the start of the week to scorching highs by mid‑week. The National Weather Service notes that after a cool, wet beginning, a multi‑day heat event will begin late in the week and extend into the weeke

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