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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Utah’s mail voting plan faces pushback from Washington

Utah plans to run its next election entirely through the mail, joining a small group of states that already do this. The state’s move, however, has sparked criticism from the nation’s top leader, who argues that such voting methods could be manipulated to favor one political side. President Trump, w

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Leaders from Three Regions Gather to Discuss Future of Work, Democracy, and Learning

Next week’s forum in San Francisco isn’t just another tech talk—it’s a chance to see how different parts of the world are racing to keep up with AI’s latest shift. Leaders from the Bay Area, Ukraine, and the Baltic states will meet June 26 at the Grand Hyatt to swap strategies on an AI model that do

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Jun 19 2026SCIENCE

Better titanium implants: small changes, big healing boost

Making bones accept metal better has always been tricky. Plain titanium can sit inside the body for years without causing big problems, yet it never truly becomes part of living tissue. Surgeons have to wait longer before the implant carries any real load, and sometimes the body builds a thin wall o

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Jun 19 2026FINANCE

Should You Really Just Be a Passive Investor Now?

Back in the old days, investing looked simple. Prices moved based on clear facts, and funds tracked stock indexes like train tracks—steady and predictable. But today’s markets swing harder and faster, making people wonder: is it still smart to sit back and let an index do all the work? The idea beh

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Virginia lawmakers face scrutiny over campaign finance review changes

A quiet change in Virginia’s budget proposal could quietly erase a key tool for keeping campaign spending honest. The state’s elections department is currently reviewing campaign finances for top officials including the governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor—as required by law. But Hous

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Jun 19 2026SCIENCE

What’s really behind the idea of emergy in economics?

Howard Odum is often called the father of ecological economics, but people also see him as someone who pushed too hard to measure everything by energy alone. His work connects nature and money in a unique way. Some critics say his ideas reduce complex systems to just energy calculations. But what if

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Monarch Money app not working for some users

Some users trying to check their spending on the Monarch Money app are finding it won't open. Reports show the problem started recently and got worse quickly. More than 200 people have already said they can't use the app or website right now. Most problems seem to be with the app itself, since over

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Jun 19 2026CRYPTO

Tech Leaders Gather for Exclusive Dinner in New York During Major Crypto Event

A private gathering in New York last month brought together some of the biggest names in tech, finance, and digital assets. Held during ETHConf 2026 and NYC Tech Week, the event was an invite-only dinner where founders, investors, and executives could talk in a relaxed setting. Instead of a formal c

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Why Big Spending on Old Pools Doesn’t Always Fix Things

Washington’s famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool got a flashy $14. 7 million makeover earlier this year, but barely two weeks after the big reveal, the fresh paint started bubbling up from the bottom and floating into the green-tinted water. Instead of sparkling blue like visitors expect, the po

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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

Pitching Help: Who Might Move Before the Big MLB Trade Deadline?

Teams scramble to strengthen rosters as the trade deadline nears, and top pitchers become hot property. Two names stand out right now—one coming off elbow surgery, another a smart budget buy with experience. The first pitcher, Tarik Skubal, just returned after six weeks away for a elbow checkup. Sco

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