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Jun 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Scottish soccer crowds show Boston who’s boss in drinking stakes

When Scottish soccer fans invaded Boston last weekend, they didn’t just cheer their team on—they emptied local bars faster than you can say “cheers. ” While Irish-American drinkers usually get the spotlight for their legendary nights out, the visitors from Scotland outdid them by swarming taverns be

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Why Latin America’s crime problem is fueling a political shift

Over the last few years, violent crime has become a defining issue in Latin America. While overall homicide rates have dropped slightly across the region, pockets of extreme violence—especially in cocaine-producing nations like Colombia and Peru—have kept fear high. Extortion cases have skyrocketed

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A classic crime movie is returning to streaming soon

One of Kevin Costner’s most famous early films is about to get a fresh chance online. "The Untouchables, " a 1987 crime thriller, will appear on Paramount+ next month. The movie helped launch Costner’s career as a leading man in Hollywood. Though he had been acting for years, this film marked his bi

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Push and Pull of Hollywood’s Fast Lane

Working nonstop in Hollywood sounds like a dream job to many. The bright lights, the big paychecks, the chance to do what you love every day—what’s not to like? But behind the scenes, the story isn’t so glamorous. Jennifer Lopez once shared a harsh lesson about pushing too hard. She ended up in the

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Jun 18 2026SPORTS

Two Caribbean kids who loved hockey and ended up skating toward the NHL draft

Jaxon Cover and Ryder Cali both showed up to the NHL’s Western New York scouting combine in June wearing numbers that didn’t yet belong to any NHL team. The 90 invitees spent a week running tests, talking to teams, and answering questions—skills that matter just as much as skating speed in today’s l

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Jun 18 2026SCIENCE

How Teen Stress Shapes the Brain

Inside the developing teenage brain, stress leaves more than just emotional marks—it physically reshapes how information travels. New research zeroes in on cortisol, the hormone that spikes when teens face pressure, and how its levels affect the brain’s wiring. In a group of 222 adolescents from fin

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Behind the scenes at the G7: Trump meets Putin and Zelenskiy with unclear outcomes

At a quiet lakeside town in France, world leaders gathered for a major meeting. Among them were Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Trump later claimed he had productive discussions with both. But what does "productive" really mean here? Zelenskiy and his team

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Jun 18 2026HEALTH

Sleeping with your pet: good, bad, or just personal?

Many people love the idea of sleeping next to their pets. It feels cozy and can even lower stress. But does it actually affect health or sleep quality? Experts say the answer isn’t simple. While some people sleep fine with pets, others wake up more tired. One study found that when dogs slept on beds

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Jun 18 2026FINANCE

RTX Shares Show Signs of Recovery After Recent Dip

RTX, a heavyweight in aerospace and defense, has been catching attention lately. Its stock recently bounced back after hitting a low of $170 multiple times in May. This rebound suggests investors see value in the company. Despite an 8% "Sell" rating—improving from 56% weeks earlier—the chart hints a

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Jun 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Celebrities and sneakers: when shoes become a performance

These days, it’s hard not to notice celebrities wearing sneakers that regular people can actually buy. Kendall Jenner has been photographed in Alo sneakers, which cost about $150. At first glance, that might not seem like a big deal—until you remember she’s worth around $60 million. She’s not saving

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