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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Big Data Centers: A Hidden Cost for Small Towns

Data centers are huge, usually between half a million and several million square feet – the size of eight to forty football fields. They look plain, with no windows and thick concrete walls that keep out intruders. Inside, thousands of racks hold special processors called GPUs or TPUs. Each rack use

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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

What shapes young adults' choices around cannabis?

Not every young adult smokes weed for the same reason. Some do it casually, others see it as part of their identity, and a few might use it to cope with stress. Research dug into how personality types influence these habits and how intentions to use cannabis change over time. Instead of just asking

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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 2026HEALTH

Forensic workers after a plane crash: the unseen struggles

Nine months after the Jeju Air crash in Muan that killed 179 people, a new study turns attention to the mental health of the forensic investigators who worked on the scene. These workers spent weeks identifying bodies and collecting evidence in the wreckage. Experts have long warned that jobs like t

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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Dark Humor Fans Might Have an Edge in Problem-Solving

New research suggests a link between enjoying dark humor and higher intelligence. In a study of 156 adults with varied backgrounds, those who liked jokes about death, disease, or suffering scored better on both verbal and visual IQ tests. They were also less aggressive than others who couldn’t toler

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Jun 16 2026SPORTS

Big New York Knicks parade planned for Thursday

New York City is buzzing with excitement after its basketball team, the Knicks, won a major championship last weekend. The victory marks the first time in over half a century that the team has claimed a title. To celebrate, the city is organizing what could be the biggest parade in its history, star

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Changes at the top: Newmont reshuffles leadership amid gold market boom

Newmont just added two big names to its executive team. Mark Rodgers now leads daily operations, while David Thornton takes charge of technology. These moves happen as gold prices climb past $4, 000 an ounce, giving the company extra cash to play with. Yet miners still face higher costs and stricter

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Jun 16 2026CRIME

A Son at the Crossroads: Trust Fund Tension in a Family Tragedy

Nick Reiner’s life has taken a dark turn since his parents’ shocking deaths late last year. Now 32, he stands accused of killing his mother and father in their California home—an act he insists he didn’t commit. As his criminal trial looms, Reiner faces a new hurdle: accessing money he says he’s owe

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Jun 16 2026FINANCE

New Mexico leads in clear money reporting

New Mexico just earned the top spot for financial honesty among all U. S. states. Experts checked how well each state shares money details and gave New Mexico the highest score ever recorded. While bigger states struggle with messy reports or late filings, New Mexico keeps setting the standard with

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