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Jun 17 2026CRIME

Kromer’s Crypto Scam: A Broadband Project Gone Wrong

The story starts with a rural internet plan in Lovelock, Nevada. A special account was set up to hold money from the Nevada Department of Transportation and a grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The purpose was clear: pay for equipment, labor and other approved costs to bring broadband t

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Pain, Opioids and the Quiet Stigma

In cancer care, doctors often say that strong painkillers are needed when the hurt is serious. Yet many patients do not get enough relief. The problem grows in a world that fears opioid abuse and has tighter rules for prescribing them. One hidden factor is stigma. People may think that anyone

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia’s New AI Plant Could Revive U. S. Jobs

A Texas factory is set to test a bold claim: that artificial intelligence will create more work than it replaces. The plant, located just north of Dallas, is a joint effort between Nvidia and Coherent, with a $2 billion investment. It will produce indium phosphide lasers that let computer chips talk

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Jun 17 2026EDUCATION

New Hybrid Nursing Pathway Aims to Fill Doctor‑in‑White Gaps

The University of Pittsburgh has opened a fresh Master of Science in Nursing program that mixes online learning with on‑campus practice. The two‑year course starts this fall and is built to fit the schedules of nurses already working in hospitals or clinics. Instead of traditional classes, most l

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

New Weight‑Loss Study Uses Advanced Diabetes Pump

A study looked at a drug called tirzepatide to help adults with type 1 diabetes lose weight. The participants used a new insulin pump called the MiniMed 780G. Researchers measured how much weight the patients lost after taking the medicine. The pump delivers insulin automatically, which is di

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Jun 17 2026SCIENCE

Science Sparks: How Curiosity Turns Confusion Into Excitement

The Global Cancer Consortium held its seventh meeting in the U. S. this past Saturday, a first for the event that drew researchers from around the world. The venue was buzzing with talks about new tools that could spot cancer early and help doctors treat it faster. Yet for most visitors, the jargon

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Jun 17 2026SCIENCE

Weather Changes in Two Himalayan Districts

Climate change is a global problem that shifts how much rain falls and how hot it gets. Two districts in the Indian Himalayas – Solan in Himachal Pradesh and Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand – show different patterns of these shifts. Researchers used long‑term climate data from 1964 to 2023 and statisti

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Running in the Heat? Gear That Keeps You Cool

Heat can turn a good run into a sweat‑filled ordeal. When the sun blazes, the leggings that feel comfy in cooler weather start to trap heat and pull moisture away from the skin. It’s easy to think about staying inside or hopping on a treadmill, but you can keep running outdoors without burning

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Jun 17 2026WEATHER

Big Storms Headed for Midwest Farms

The Midwest is set to face two powerful windstorms called derechos in the coming week, one on Wednesday and another early next week. These storms will bring strong straight‑line winds, heavy rain, and even tornadoes from Iowa to Indiana. Derechos usually start as a single thunderstorm that grows whe

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Jun 17 2026LIFESTYLE

Fresh Crab Cakes with a Pesto Twist and Bright Corn‑Tomato Salad

The recipe starts by mixing a small amount of pesto into mayonnaise, creating a bright sauce that lifts the natural sweetness of crab without masking it. This creamy blend is then folded with fresh crab meat, a beaten egg, and panko crumbs to form two round cakes. After seasoning with salt and peppe

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