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Jun 12 2026EDUCATION

Bentonville gets a new tech-focused university by 2029

A new college is coming to Bentonville, Arkansas, aiming to train over 500 students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Unlike traditional universities, this one won’t charge tuition at first. The Walton family, known for founding Walmart, is behind the project. They’ve picked BIG-Bjarke

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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

Big Money Backs Blockchain Network Coined by Big Banks

A little-known blockchain network just scored $355 million from investors. The company behind it, Digital Asset Holdings, isn’t a garage startup—it’s tied to major Wall Street players. The funding round was led by a16z crypto, the venture arm of Andreessen Horowitz, known for betting on new tech tre

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's growing pains: Big tech steps up with cash and ideas

Tech companies are waking up to a harsh reality: artificial intelligence is changing work faster than anyone predicted. The latest to admit this is Anthropic, which just pledged $200 million to study how AI will shake up jobs and the economy. Their CEO isn't just warning about upheaval—he's pushing

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Jun 11 2026FINANCE

Why Chip Stock Marvell Is Getting a Big Boost on June 22

Marvell has been a standout player in the tech world this year, mostly because its chips power the backbone of artificial intelligence systems. Think of it as the invisible glue holding together data centers that process AI tasks. The company has seen its stock price explode—more than tripling in a

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Riding smart: Why e-bikes and scooters need traffic flow

Florida’s roads often feel like a free-for-all, especially when it comes to newer modes of transport. E-bikes and scooters are popping up everywhere, but many riders seem to forget a basic rule: direction matters. Whether on sidewalks or streets, moving against traffic is a recipe for danger. Driver

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Can AI and Crypto Really Work Together? Experts Are Skeptical

For years, crypto fans have pushed wild ideas about blockchain fixing everything from art sales to shipping routes. Yet most of these predictions never took off. Bitcoin still stands as the only real success, while newer projects like stablecoins mostly copy old banking systems in a digital disguise

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

New mower bots aim to cut your grass without you lifting a finger

Robot lawnmowers are stepping out of the garage and into bigger yards. A brand known for floor-cleaning bots just rolled out a model meant to handle US lawns up to a quarter acre. Priced at $1, 299, it uses two positioning tricks—RTK and VSLAM—to map tricky spaces and cut grass on slopes up to 45 pe

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Jun 11 2026FINANCE

The Future of Online Payments: Why Trust Matters More Than Speed

Many businesses today are preparing for a shift in how people shop online. Instead of traditional checkout methods, AI assistants might soon pick and buy products for customers. A recent study found that over half of merchants believe AI-driven shopping will become a major way people buy things onli

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Jun 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Jet Plan Gets FAA Nod, Targets Big Fuel Savings

The Texas‑based Otto Aerospace has hit a key checkpoint: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved its G‑1 Issue Paper for the Phantom 3500 business jet. This step moves the company from setting design goals to proving that the plane can meet them, clearing a major regulatory barrier. O

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Jun 10 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Leaders Push for Senate Vote on Blockchain Protection Bill

More than sixty top crypto CEOs and founders wrote a letter to Senate leaders on June 9, urging the full Senate to approve the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act while keeping protections for blockchain developers in place. The signatories, representing companies such as Coinbase, a16z crypto, Uniswap

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