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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

How Moving Helps Students Feel Better and Connect

Research shows that staying active can boost mental health and help students feel less alone. But when it comes to exercise, does it matter if students work out in person or online? That’s the question behind a study that tracked how different types of physical activity affected college students. T

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Jun 12 2026WEATHER

Rain alert: Heavy storms could flood Chicago soon

A flood watch is now active across Chicago as storms gather strength. Rain could pour down at speeds up to three inches every hour later today. Areas hit hard by Wednesday’s storms face the highest risk. City streets and low spots around homes may fill with water quickly. The weather service warns t

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

A fresh face takes the finance lead as AI chips heat up

A big shift is happening in chipmaking circles. Marvell, a company that builds the invisible brains inside data centers, just named Adobe’s finance chief Dan Durn as its new money manager starting mid-June. The outgoing finance boss, Meintjes, isn’t leaving right away; he’ll stick around in a guidin

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Midterm elections set to break spending records

Next year's U. S. midterm elections are expected to cost $11. 6 billion in political ads, crushing previous records. This surge mostly comes from tight Senate races where small margins could flip control of Congress. Ohio, Texas, and Maine are leading the spending race, with Ohio alone reaching $749

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Jun 12 2026CRIME

A New Look at Old Fingerprints

Forensic teams often struggle with invisible fingerprints left on evidence, especially when dealing with big crime scenes or large objects where traditional methods can be slow and messy. But what if simple tools from everyday places—like a fire extinguisher—could help? Researchers tested dry powder

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why writers worry about AI replacing their words

Dave Eggers isn’t just another writer who’s made it big. He’s someone who turned personal struggles into stories that caught the world’s attention. Back in 2000, his book about losing his parents young became a major hit, putting him on the map. Now, he’s warning people about a different kind of los

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: Scarpetta Season 2 Wraps Fast

The second season of Scarpetta wrapped up filming in Tennessee faster than expected. Jamie Lee Curtis, playing Dorothy Farinelli, shared a photo with Ariana DeBose on set and announced her final day of shooting. The two previously worked together in Freaky Friday, which Curtis jokingly mentioned in

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

The quiet battle over climate science and courtroom battles

A group of researchers is working in the background to shape how climate change connects to extreme weather events. Their report, expected soon, could become a key piece of evidence in lawsuits targeting fossil fuel companies for their role in climate disasters. But this isn’t just about science—it’

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

How a California port boosted local small businesses

Last year, a major California port handed out over $54 million in work to small companies, marking a big jump in local business support. More than 44 cents of every dollar spent on certain contracts went to small or very small firms, beating the goal set three years ago. The effort included over 40

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Pop Stars and Politics: When Music Gets Mixed Up in Government Messages

A well-known singer recently pushed back against a government effort that used her song without permission. The White House shared a short video online showing immigration enforcement actions, pairing it with her latest track. She responded by asking publicly for them to stop linking her music to wh

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