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Jun 19 2026FINANCE

Energy start-up sees stock surge after securing first big deal

A small energy company called Eos Energy just landed its first major contract and the stock market reacted fast. Shares jumped nearly a quarter this week after the company announced it will supply batteries for a big storage project in Texas. The project, run by a group called Frontier Power, will u

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

A Hard Lesson for Rhode Island: Schools, Money, and Power

Rhode Island wants to grow its life sciences sector, but it’s making a strange move at the same time. Lawmakers just voted to block new charter schools for three years, claiming they need time to fix school funding. That sounds fair, but the timing is suspicious. Charter schools take money away from

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Jun 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Pesticides in water: How they harm fish and what can be done about it

Every year, tons of pesticides wash into rivers and lakes from farms and city streets. These chemicals, designed to kill weeds, mold, and bugs, don’t just vanish. They linger in the water, build up in fish bodies, and mess with how fish live and grow. Some pesticides break down quickly, but others s

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Screenshots gets smarter with cloud AI—without spying on your snaps

The Pixel Screenshots app just got a brain upgrade. Google’s latest update lets the app use cloud-based AI to search through your screenshots, while still keeping your data locked down. The app once relied only on your phone’s own AI, but now it can tap into Google’s secure cloud system too. The upd

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Jun 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Workplace Drama Behind the Scenes of a Popular TV Show

A writer for a well-known TV drama recently took legal action against the production company, claiming he faced constant racial and sexual harassment while working on the show. The lawsuit details multiple incidents where leadership made inappropriate comments about race, body size, and personal rel

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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

How unstable environments shape child abuse and neglect

Kids thrive when life is predictable. Stable homes, steady routines, and reliable caregivers give children the safety they need to grow. But what happens when that stability disappears? Some research suggests that chaos at home—like sudden moves, financial stress, or unpredictable parenting—can push

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Jun 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Help for homeowners to fix failing septic systems in Maryland

Maryland just got a big cash boost to tackle a smelly but serious problem: old, broken septic tanks leaking pollution into nearby waters. The state landed $15 million to help homeowners swap out failing systems for cleaner, modern ones near the Chesapeake and Atlantic coastal bays. Repairing a sept

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Jun 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Radio host left sprawling at Knicks parade but saved by a cop’s kindness

Jim White, a well-known British sports commentator, found himself unexpectedly on the ground during the chaos of the Knicks championship parade. Instead of staying safely behind barriers, he decided to climb over one in a rush to reach his radio studio near the World Trade Center. Before he could ev

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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

Arsenal's Potential Move for Wharton: A Smart or Risky Play?

Arsenal might soon add another young talent to their midfield squad. Reports suggest they’re eyeing Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, a 22-year-old English midfielder whose contract expires in 2029. Last season, he played 53 matches for Palace, contributing one goal and seven assists. His consistent pe

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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

World Cup and MLB action heating up today

The World Cup’s second week kicks off with high stakes as co-hosts Mexico face South Korea in Guadalajara at 9 p. m. Eastern. Both teams currently have three points in Group A, meaning a win could secure their spot in the knockout rounds. Mexico started strong with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, b

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