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Jun 21 2026POLITICS

Living Free: Why Pride Flags Mean More Than Color

In a small New England town, a rainbow flag rises over the sea and people gather to celebrate. For some, like a Maine resident who grew up in rural Missouri, the sight of that flag feels both nostalgic and hopeful. Back in the 1980s and ’90s, calling someone “gay” was a slap on the wrist. T

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Jun 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How AI is helping to bring forgotten Black history to life

The upcoming documentary "Declarations" is taking a fresh approach to telling history by using AI to animate portraits of four Black Americans from the Revolutionary War era. Instead of relying on the usual old paintings or photos—which often show Black figures as background characters or stereotype

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Jun 21 2026POLITICS

Brazil's Lula Still Leads in Polls as October Vote Nears

Brazil's current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, continues to hold a solid advantage in polling ahead of the October presidential election, according to the latest survey from Datafolha. The left-leaning leader, representing the Workers' Party, now stands at 41% in the first-round race, while

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Jun 20 2026HEALTH

Access to End‑of‑Life Care for Muslim Communities in Germany

In many German cities, people of Muslim background form a sizable group that often faces hidden barriers when seeking help at the end of life. Researchers have explored how these families negotiate care, discovering that language gaps and cultural expectations can slow the process. They found

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Monarch Money app not working for some users

Some users trying to check their spending on the Monarch Money app are finding it won't open. Reports show the problem started recently and got worse quickly. More than 200 people have already said they can't use the app or website right now. Most problems seem to be with the app itself, since over

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Jun 17 2026SCIENCE

How tiny cell parts help us move and feel

Tiny hair-like extensions called cilia play big roles in our cells. They help us move and sense the world around us. When these cilia don’t work right, serious health problems can happen. Scientists now focus on a protein group called STK36/ULK4. These proteins act like tiny machines inside our cell

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Jun 15 2026SPORTS

Catch or Lose: How Sonar Changes the Lake

Fishing is often a quiet time, but adding sonar turns it into a high‑tech hunt. Some fishers love the clear images that show where every walleye or bass is lurking, while others think it takes away the natural feel of a day on the water. The device works by sending sound waves into the lake. When

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Jun 14 2026HEALTH

Watercress: Tiny Leaf, Big Health Boost

Watercress is a small green plant that grows in water and belongs to the mustard family. It has earned a perfect score from the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ranking it as the top vegetable in terms of nutrients per calorie among 47 foods. A bunch can be bought for about two to f

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Jun 13 2026SCIENCE

Tiny Heat Shifts Make a Big Difference for Plants

Did you know that even tiny changes in where a plant grows can totally change its life story? Scientists often study how plants adapt across huge areas. But sometimes, evolution happens right under our noses—in small pockets of land. This research looked at this idea using a specific perennial herb.

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Jun 13 2026ART

Science Meets Sadness on Stage

Ever wonder how feelings work, like matter works? That is what this new show explores. It mixes super complex science with raw human emotion. We are talking about grief. This piece focuses on a mother and her son. They use the language of physics to talk about life's biggest struggles. The mother i

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