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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Azul airline cuts flights due to rising fuel costs amid ongoing global tensions

Brazilian airline Azul has decided to reduce its flight schedules further as fuel prices stay high because of persistent world conflicts. The company's leaders believe flying fewer times makes better financial sense now than keeping the same schedule. Earlier this year, Azul already trimmed some rou

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Jun 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

A fun puzzle game adds a tiny robot sidekick

Paradoxical is a first-person puzzle game that just shared a fresh trailer during the Future Games Show’s LA event. The star attraction isn’t just the Portal-style puzzles—it’s EKO, a small robot who joins you on your journey. EKO isn’t just cute; the little guy also helps solve problems and moves t

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Jun 07 2026SCIENCE

Astronomers make big discoveries about black holes and ancient space rocks

This week, space scientists shared two major findings that give us new clues about the universe’s past. First, researchers used the powerful James Webb Space Telescope to weigh a black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away. Unlike active black holes, which glow brightly as they swall

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

A look back at a graduation day and a doctor's tough call

Few people remember speeches given at graduation ceremonies years later. The excitement of stepping into the future often overshadows the words shared by speakers. One such graduate, lost in thought during a sea of celebrations, recalled an unexpected commencement talk. The speaker was a public heal

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Jun 07 2026HEALTH

What price protects health? How cost shapes PrEP use among gay and bisexual men

A new study asked 612 gay and bisexual men in New England how much they’d pay each month for PrEP, the daily pill that cuts HIV risk by over 90 %. Instead of giving them a fixed price, researchers showed different monthly costs—from free up to $105—and watched how willingness to pay changed. Every e

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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

How NBA stars use local events to help kids chase their dreams

Moses Moody grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, watching how meeting athletes shaped his own path. At just nine years old, he stood outside a school gym with a football, hoping to meet NFL player Michael Vick after a free clinic. Waiting in line for an autograph became one of his clearest childhood me

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Kosovo votes again amid ongoing political deadlock

Kosovo will hold its third parliamentary election in just a year and a half on Sunday, as political parties remain stuck in a cycle of failed agreements. No single group has managed to secure enough seats to form a stable government, leaving the country without key leadership roles for longer than e

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

New mental health support plan moves forward in Nebraska

Nebraska officials recently approved a new approach to funding mental health services across the state. Instead of being part of a typical budget conversation, this move stands alone as a formal policy statement. The decision signals a growing focus on mental wellness, but raises questions about how

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Can nations act alone on Israel-West Bank issues?

France and some European friends are quietly putting together a list of people to punish for recent violence in the West Bank. These aren't big dramatic moves—just freezing bank accounts and banning certain people from traveling. The catch? Each country might pick different names, so no single world

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Jun 07 2026SCIENCE

How tiny mites adapt to plant defenses in surprising ways

Tiny spider mites, barely visible to the naked eye, have a hidden superpower. They can break down tough plant chemicals that would poison most creatures. This isn’t magic—it’s evolution in action. These mites carry special enzymes that act like molecular scissors, chopping up harmful compounds plant

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