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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Running Many Games at Once: A Survival Playbook

"At a game‑development conference, the head of a major Korean studio talked about why his company keeps several projects alive at once. He said it isn’t a clever strategy but a way to stay alive in an industry that never stops moving. The CEO shared a story from his early days playing an old online

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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

How tiny frogs change their muscles to jump from water to land

Microhyla fissipes starts life as a tadpole swimming in water with a long tail for movement. When it transforms into an adult frog, its tail disappears and strong hind legs take over for jumping on land. Scientists wanted to understand how this tiny frog rebuilds its muscles during this big change.

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Jun 15 2026EDUCATION

South Side Gains a New Hub of Learning and Culture

The South Side of Chicago is getting a fresh boost. A big new building, the Obama Presidential Center, opens next month in a park that already hosts the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Both places love learning, community service, and helping people grow. The Griffin Museum has been a favor

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Jun 13 2026SPORTS

Sacramento's Shot at a Baseball Team

The people in Sacramento are seriously hoping for something big to happen. They want their own Major League Baseball team. It would be huge for the city’s identity. Right now, the region feels like it is just stopping by for other teams. But they feel like a major league town all their own! The loc

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Jun 13 2026BUSINESS

The Big Bet on Entertainment in Ohio

A huge entertainment company recently launched a major new hotel tower in Columbus, Ohio. This isn't just a simple building; it represents a massive investment in regional leisure. The project cost $100 million to build and took off construction back in late 2023. The finished tower is quite large,

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Small training tweaks for big basketball gains

Basketball isn’t just about shooting hoops. It’s a fast game where players sprint, jump, and shuffle sideways constantly. For young athletes in the U19 category, training needs to match these demands. One method gaining attention is a six-week program focused on sprinting with frequent direction cha

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Jun 11 2026BUSINESS

Affordable Housing Debate Hits Canalside Project

Canalside’s newest big build is almost ready for the city to give its OK, a move that could let hundreds of apartments start up in just a few months. The plan has been shaped over more than two years, with designers and planners fine‑tuning details along the way. Yet a chunk of critics argue that th

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Road Revival: A New Name for a Fresh Start

Sayonara Drive, once known for its high crime rate, is getting a makeover in Citrus Heights. The city started buying and demolishing old houses along the street back in 2009, hoping to turn it into a safer place. Now, new homes are popping up thanks to a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Eig

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Housing changes in Anchorage: what the new rule could mean for your street

Anchorage is testing a fresh plan to reshape how neighborhoods grow along major roads. Called the Missing Middle Housing Opportunities overlay, or MMHOP, the proposal would soften zoning rules that now keep big apartment buildings away from single-family homes. On paper, MMHOP promises more housing

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Jun 10 2026FINANCE

Why global banks need to shift from money to smart solutions

Across India, something surprising has happened. The country that once relied heavily on foreign loans now borrows almost nothing from global banks. Thirty years ago, external funds covered nearly one-sixth of India’s budget shortfall. Today, it’s barely 1. 5%. The reason? India’s own financial syst

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