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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Linux on Windows Made Easy with WSL

Using a Linux virtual machine on a Windows computer can feel like juggling two separate worlds. You might choose to run a full Linux system inside a VM, or you could set up a dual‑boot that gives direct hardware access. Both methods teach the Linux way, but they come with extra steps and overhead.

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Laughter Yoga: A New Hope for Kids with Autism and Their Parents

Kids who have autism often feel worried or sad. Their parents can feel the same way, adding extra stress at home. A new study wants to see if a special type of exercise called laughter yoga can help both groups feel better. The plan is to test how easy it is for families to join, stay in the program

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

A Mix of Cultures on the Pitch

Kylian Mbappé grew up in Bondy, a suburb north of Paris. His parents lived near the local football ground: his dad coached there and his mom played handball. He kicked a ball at age four, setting the stage for a world‑class career. Although he represents France internationally, his roots spread acr

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Jun 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Flowers, Family, and a Small Business That Keeps Growing

Karen grew up in South Bend with her parents and three older siblings. Their family budget never allowed trips to Disney World, but they did spend summers at Lake Michigan. The lake visits left a strong smell in the family’s memories, a scent that made Karen think of flowers instead. She no

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

College Minds: A Decade of Change and Challenge

University campuses have become hotspots for mental health concerns, especially after the pandemic shifted learning online and cut social interactions. Over ten years, researchers have tracked how students feel and what factors influence their well‑being, revealing that anxiety, depression, and othe

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Jun 16 2026CRYPTO

Kraken Opens U. S. Perpetual Futures for Crypto Traders

Kraken has just launched regulated perpetual futures in the United States, a move that brings a popular crypto trading tool from overseas exchanges onto domestic soil. The new contracts are offered through Kraken Pro and appear on Bitnomial, a futures exchange that the company’s parent bought earlie

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Jun 16 2026SPORTS

Get $10 to bet on World Cup matches—here’s how

Kalshi is offering new traders a $10 bonus if they place at least $10 worth of bets on four World Cup games Monday. No matter how the matches turn out, the bonus hits the account within days. The catch? It expires after 30 days and can’t be taken out as cash. Four matches are on the menu, with odds

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Jun 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Inside the Cage: Kyle Daukaus's Journey from Philadelphia to UFC Stardom

Kyle Daukaus grew up in Tacony, a working-class neighborhood in Philadelphia where toughness wasn’t just a trait—it was a survival skill. At 13, he tipped the scales near 260 pounds, but a shift toward fitness led him to martial arts, turning his health goals into a fighting career. Now 33, he’s gea

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Jun 14 2026POLITICS

Why U. S. universities struggle with purpose and how new leaders could fix it

Universities aren’t just buildings and classes—they’re living organizations shaped by the people running them. For years, many schools drifted from their original mission of teaching truth and critical thinking toward a system where identity and activism became more important than merit or real lear

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Jun 13 2026FINANCE

A Bank Sells Part of Itself for a Big Payday

United Community Banks just agreed to sell its equipment finance division for $1. 9 billion in cash. The two subsidiaries being sold—Navitas Credit Corp. and NLFC Reinsurance Corp. —have been a headache for the bank lately. They make up only 10% of the loans but have caused half of the bank’s losses

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