KARA C MCDONALD

Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Music in the OR: A Calm Tool for Kids

Children and teens who go to surgery often feel scared before the operation, afraid during recovery, and sometimes act wildly when waking up. A new study looked at whether playing music around the time of surgery can help ease those emotions and keep heart rates steady. The researchers gathered d

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Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Daytime Boost: Fixing Wake‑Up Woes with Sleep Coaching

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT‑I, is widely seen as the top choice for people who struggle to sleep well over long periods. Even though it is very good at helping patients fall asleep and stay asleep, most usual CBT‑I plans do not focus on the problems that show up during the day

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Jun 15 2026CRYPTO

When Crypto Dreamed of SpaceX Tokens

Crypto users got excited about a chance to buy SpaceX shares before the company went public, thanks to special tokens offered by some trading platforms. These tokens were supposed to act like real stock shares before trading started. Platforms like Binance, Bybit, and Bitget Wallet told users they c

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Jun 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fireworks, Drones and Fourth‑Day Fun in Charleston

Charleston’s Fourth of July buzzes with new lights. Instead of the usual fireworks, SC250 plans a night‑time drone ballet on June 27. The show will cover the harbor, sending hundreds of LED aircraft into a historic tale of the Revolution. The next day, after the RiverDogs face the Augusta Gree

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Jun 14 2026CRIME

A Fugitive’s Long‑Haul Capture Sparks Debate Over Bail Rules

Carl Cacconie, a 52‑year‑old man from California, was finally taken into custody in Scottsdale, Arizona after nearly ten months on the run. He had been found guilty of six counts of sexual offenses involving minors under 14, but was released on a $1 million bail bond while awaiting sentencing. The j

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Jun 14 2026BUSINESS

When Big Mergers Get Messy: The Fight Over a $111 Billion Hollywood Deal

California isn’t ready to let this mega-merger sail through smoothly. Even though federal regulators gave the green light to the Warner Bros. and Paramount Skydance union, state officials are digging deeper. The California Attorney General’s office just signaled it’s not backing down, hinting the de

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Jun 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

School noise study reveals quiet fixes for city living

City schools often sit next to homes, sharing more than just a fence. The hum of exhaust fans from classrooms can travel through walls and windows, turning quiet evenings into noisy ones for neighbors. A recent project measured this hidden disturbance at one such campus surrounded by apartments. Res

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Jun 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why cybersecurity teams struggle when just hiring more people isn't enough

Cybersecurity today isn't just about stopping hackers anymore. With AI shaping threats and regulations tightening, the field now demands a mix of technical skills, business smarts, and leadership. Yet most teams are stuck in old ways hiring people who can set up firewalls but struggle to explain ris

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

Congress's Role in Big Decisions

Congress is supposed to be a check on power. This means they watch government leaders closely. They decide who gets important jobs. They also control how money is spent around the world and at home. When looking at recent actions, questions arise about whether some representatives are upholding this

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Jun 13 2026SPORTS

Ciryl Gane: French Fighter with Caribbean Roots Heads into Big Match

Ciryl Gane grew up in La Roche-sur-Yon, a small town in western France. He’s 36 now, born in 1990, and has spent his whole life calling France home. Even though his roots go back to the Caribbean, he proudly represents France as his nationality. His dad’s side of the family comes from Guadeloupe, wh

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