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Jun 16 2026SPORTS

Get $10 to bet on World Cup matches—here’s how

Kalshi is offering new traders a $10 bonus if they place at least $10 worth of bets on four World Cup games Monday. No matter how the matches turn out, the bonus hits the account within days. The catch? It expires after 30 days and can’t be taken out as cash. Four matches are on the menu, with odds

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Pardon records under Trump spark political debate

Two lawmakers are digging into how pardons were handled during the last administration. They want to see if big donors or political favors played a role in who got clemency. The request covers 17 specific cases, including one businessman convicted of fraud in an electric vehicle scam that never got

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

When a young protest leader gets attacked in broad daylight

A 30-year-old man from Mumbai was slapped by two unknown men while being carried on supporters’ shoulders at a protest in Jaipur this week. The incident, caught on video, shows the men striking him repeatedly before vanishing into the crowd. The man, who has spent time in the U. S. , later said the

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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Signs in the Sun: What Scientists Saw Before a Giant Solar Blast

A few days before one of the most powerful solar explosions of 2024, the sun showed quiet hints of what was coming. Researchers studying the star’s activity noticed shifts in its outer layer hours before the massive burst of energy erupted. These changes weren’t expected to be so clear, surprising e

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Why is this woman still in quarantine when experts say she can go home?

Angela Perryman, a 47-year-old cruise passenger, has been stuck in a Nebraska quarantine facility since early May after possible exposure to hantavirus. Despite testing negative for the virus and showing no symptoms, she remains isolated against her will—and against expert advice. Last week, the Cen

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

Formula scare puts parents on high alert

The health department in one U. S. state just told parents to pull a specific brand of baby formula from kitchen shelves. They say three babies in different parts of the country got sick after drinking the product. The company behind it agreed to recall every container still on store racks or in hom

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Behind the headlines: Why rumors about a top health official might not be going away

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services faced an unusual situation when a well-known figure in public health claimed insiders were talking about a sudden leadership change. Dr. Robert Malone, who has worked closely with government health groups, posted online that some officials belie

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dawn Richard’s legal battle against Sean Combs ends without justice

A singer who once performed in groups created by Sean Combs has lost her lawsuit against him. The case was dismissed by a federal judge because it came too late. Dawn Richard claimed Combs created a hostile work environment where she faced unwanted touching, verbal abuse, and pay disputes. Her lawsu

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

How students learn together in medical imaging training

In medical radiation sciences, students training to be radiographers, ultrasound technicians, radiation therapists, or nuclear medicine experts often study in classrooms and labs. But what if their most valuable lessons came from each other instead of just teachers? Peer-assisted learning (PAL) flip

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Jun 16 2026FINANCE

World Cup Host Cities Turn Spending into Long-Term Gains

When the World Cup kicks off in the U. S. , fans will focus on the games—but behind the scenes, host cities turned the event into a chance to fix old problems. Instead of just building temporary stadiums, many used the opportunity to upgrade infrastructure that will serve locals long after the final

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