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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Sweden Considers Raising Social Media Age to 15

Sweden might soon require kids under 15 to get a parent's okay before joining social media. A government group recently said this could help protect young users from endless scrolling and its effects on their health. Right now, Swedish kids can sign up at 13 with parental permission. But officials b

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

How Party Leaders Pick Their Battles in Close Races

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer didn’t mince words this week when he stood before reporters. “We have our pick in Maine, ” he declared, naming Graham Platner as the party’s top Senate candidate even though Platner’s campaign has faced one controversy after another. Just days ahead of Maine’s

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Bannon’s Political Playbook Gets a Sharp Critique

Scaramucci isn’t holding back in calling out Steve Bannon, labeling him as a destructive force in American politics. In a recent post on X, he didn’t mince words, calling Bannon “the worst human being you can meet. ” But the criticism didn’t stop there. Scaramucci also acknowledged Bannon’s intellig

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

The future of theme park art is getting a robot hand

Disney parks have always mixed technology with entertainment—think animatronic singers and gravity-defying roller coasters. Now, a marble-carving robot is joining the team. Unlike the flashy rides guests remember, this robot works quietly in the background. It roughs out large statues from big block

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Cocoa and fuel costs feel the heat from global weather and conflicts

A climate pattern called El Nino could squeeze cocoa supplies this year, pushing prices up slowly rather than sharply. The company’s new leader noted that London cocoa prices are slipping from last spring’s high of over £9, 000 per ton to about £2, 944 now. Experts say an El Nino event has an 80% ch

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Navy drills in the Baltic: smaller, but still sending a message

This week, sixteen warships from twelve NATO countries will sail through the Baltic Sea in an exercise called BALTOPS. It runs from June 4 to June 20 and is led by the U. S. , even though Washington is talking about cutting its NATO budget. The drills are about half the size of last year’s event, bu

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Jun 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Wonderland-style hangout spot is coming to Downtown Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta is getting a new spot that feels like stepping into a storybook. A team known for mixing food, drinks, and games is turning part of the old CNN Center into an Alice in Wonderland-themed venue called The Looking Glass. Construction starts after the 2026 World Cup, with plans to open

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

From Dorm Room Parties to Big Stage Dreams

Adam Lynn didn’t wait to turn 30 to start building his empire. While most students worried about exams, he was busy turning college backyards into ticketed events. His first real money-maker came from organizing a Wiz Khalifa show in college, netting $4, 000. But his real breakthrough wasn’t just ma

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

How the Hidden Parts of Tumors Shape Cancer Treatment

When doctors attack a tumor with modern medicine, they don’t just fight cancer cells. They also face an entire hidden neighborhood inside each growth. This neighborhood includes not only the cancer itself but also the immune system’s soldiers, the body’s repair workers, and the scaffolding that hold

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Jun 03 2026OPINION

Gainesville’s music scene deserves more attention

Gainesville isn’t just known for its gators or football; it has a deep musical roots worth celebrating. The city gave birth to legends like Tom Petty, who started playing with his high school friends before The Heartbreakers took over the world. But Petty wasn’t alone. Musicians like Stephen Stills

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