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Jun 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

How plant and tech mix-ups keep fish tanks cleaner and greener

Setting up fish farms that don’t pollute the ocean is tricky business. Scientists tested three different cleaning squads made of plants and microbes to see which one does the best job. One team used just a living mat of periphyton – tiny organisms that grow on underwater surfaces. Another swapped in

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Jun 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation and PC: Why Some Games Stay Exclusive

Sony’s approach to bringing PlayStation games to PC has become harder to predict. Recently, the company’s CEO suggested that multiplayer titles would keep coming to PC, but single-player games might only arrive if it somehow improves the experience. The wording leaves plenty of room for interpretati

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Jun 20 2026BUSINESS

The Real Score Behind Sports Betting: Why Big Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Sports betting in the U. S. has exploded from a tiny niche to a giant industry in just a few years. What started as a few hundred million dollars in 2018 now pulls in over $13 billion annually. The rapid growth isn’t just about more people betting—it’s about how betting itself has become a normal pa

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Jun 20 2026BUSINESS

SpaceX gets solid credit ratings but stock still takes a dip

SpaceX just earned high marks from three big credit agencies, meaning they're seen as financially stable enough to pay their bills. That’s usually good news for investors, but the company’s stock still dropped 3. 6% on Thursday, even though it’s still worth more than when it first started trading at

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Jun 20 2026HEALTH

Why some patients hesitate with radiologists of the opposite gender

Some people feel uneasy when a radiology scan is done by someone of the other gender. This discomfort can lead patients to skip or delay important tests. The issue isn’t just about personal preference—it ties into cultural norms, past experiences, and even how much trust someone has in healthcare.

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Jun 20 2026EDUCATION

Talking About Death in Schools: Why It Should Happen More

School plays a big role in shaping how kids learn and grow, not just in subjects like math or science, but also in understanding life’s tougher topics. Yet death and dying rarely come up in class discussions. Many schools struggle to find the right way to include these conversations in lessons. With

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Jun 20 2026SPORTS

How Heat Affects Football Fights: A Real-World Look at Temperature and Aggression

Scientists have long suspected that hotter weather makes people more aggressive. Most studies so far tested this idea in labs or looked at crime data, which doesn’t always show how people act in everyday life. Now, a new study dug into real-world sports to see if rising temperatures change how peopl

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Jun 20 2026CRIME

A Look Behind Seattle’s Dark Exhibit on Serial Killers

Seattle now hosts a pop-up exhibit that drags visitors into the twisted minds of some of history’s most notorious killers. The display promises to show how these criminals think—and how detectives piece together clues to stop them. Instead of just reading about cases, people walk through 20 themed r

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Flavio Bolsonaro Pushes Tough Crime Plan to Win Voters

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has announced a new public‑safety strategy that focuses on crushing criminal groups, hoping to sway undecided voters before the upcoming election. The proposal includes twelve key actions, such as treating major gangs like terrorist organizations and using force to elimina

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

President Lee Demands Big Changes to Korea’s Election System

South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung has called for a sweeping reform of the country’s election framework after a series of problems hit the local polls on June 3. The most visible issue was a shortage of ballot papers, which sparked public outrage and led to protests that questioned the fairness of

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