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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

A Tech Company Changing How Students Get Their Books and Supplies

Many colleges struggle to help students get textbooks and supplies before classes start. Different systems—bookstores, publishers, and websites—often don’t work together well. A company called BibliU thinks it has a simpler way. The company just raised $55 million from investors like BlackRock. It

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

A Tiny Device with Big Potential for Heart Health Checks

Doctors may soon have a new tool to spot heart attack risks faster. A small ECG device, about the size of a credit card, could help predict heart attacks before symptoms get serious. In a study, researchers tested it on 184 patients with chest pain. The device, used with an algorithm, correctly iden

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Jun 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Reads and Real-Life Stories Hit Bay Area Bookstores

June in the Bay Area means more than just sunny days and outdoor BBQs—it’s a month packed with writers sharing their latest works. From cookbooks by Indigenous chefs to memoirs by tech entrepreneurs and even a book about butterflies, there’s something for every reader. Some events dive deep into per

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Jun 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Start for BET: New Advisors to Shape Its Future

BET, a network long tied to cable TV, is stepping into a new era with a fresh strategy. To help guide this transition, the company has created its first advisory board. This group isn’t just for show—it includes well-known figures from music, sports, and business. Their goal? To help BET grow beyond

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Jun 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Charli XCX’s New Album Mixes Music, Fashion and Film

Charli XCX is set to release a fresh collection of songs on July 24. The project, called “Music, Fashion, Film, ” promises a short run of eleven tracks that together last just over half an hour. Her Instagram post shows a cover art that puts three famous figures in the spotlight: John Cale for mu

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

Energy Growth and New Tech Moves

Duke Energy is a big power company in North Carolina. It feeds electricity to many parts of the southeast U. S. Recently, big tech firms have been building huge data centers. These centers need a lot of power and are pushing the grid to its limits. Because of this demand, Duke is looking

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Machines That Learn to Sync Themselves

Computers that control power grids, traffic lights, or robot teams often behave like nervous dancers trying to stay in step. When the environment changes or messages arrive with delays, keeping everything in rhythm becomes tricky. Engineers once turned to a complex formula called the Hamilton-Jacobi

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

Chile’s southern waters: Why criminal networks are shifting focus

The Strait of Magellan has long been known for its icy winds and epic sailing stories, but now it’s making headlines for a different reason. Criminal gangs are quietly turning this remote Chilean waterway into a smuggling highway, bypassing tighter checks elsewhere. Unlike the Panama Canal, which fa

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Jun 01 2026RELIGION

People Leaving Churches and Why It Matters

Recent studies show a steady drop in the number of Americans who identify as Christians, falling from about 60‑64% in 2007 to lower levels today. Even those who still say they are Christian often skip regular services; nearly half of adults rarely attend a church building. The trend is especially cl

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Leader Takes Charge of Tekken 8 After Director Leaves Bandai Namco

Kohei Ikeda, who helped shape the fighting game Tekken 8, announced his exit from Bandai Namco Entertainment on social media. His departure follows the earlier move of general producer Katsuhiro Harada, leaving the project without two of its key figures. Ikeda’s career began in 2008 as a game des

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