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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Steampunk Fest in New Zealand Turns Small Town Into a Retro‑Future Hub

A quiet town in New Zealand has become the surprising heart of a steampunk celebration that mixes Victorian fashion with science‑fiction flair. Visitors arrive to find streets lined with brass gears, steam engines, and performers in elaborate outfits that look like they jumped straight out of a 1

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

Negotiation Secrets Revealed: What You Really Need to Know

Many people think they know how to negotiate, but research shows they are often far from it. A study of real conversations found that most negotiators say more statements than questions, even though asking questions is linked to better deals. After the talks, participants overestimated how man

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Carlos Alcaraz Turns a Wrist Injury into a Training Advantage

A young Spanish star, Carlos Alcaraz, is showing how a setback can become a clever training trick. After hurting his right wrist, he started practicing with his left hand on the court. The move is called “cross‑education. ” It means that working one side of the body can help the other side.

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Steampunk Festival Turns Small New Zealand Town Into a Victorian‑Future Playground

In the quiet seaside town of Ōamaru, a handful of locals dressed in goggles and brass gear turn the streets into a living time machine. Every year, thousands arrive to celebrate a four‑day event that mixes old‑world steam technology with wild science‑fiction ideas. The festival is a place where peop

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Jun 02 2026OPINION

The U. S. Is Its Own Biggest Threat

The last few weeks have highlighted two headline stories in U. S. foreign policy: the war with Iran and a summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Both events show that America’s international strategy is in disarray. In the case of Iran, Trump claimed the conflict would elimin

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Choosing the Best Captain: A Fresh Look at IPL Leadership

Sanjay Manjrekar, a former player turned commentator, recently voiced his thoughts on who should lead IPL teams. He argued that the role of captain should not be tied to a player’s nationality but to their skill and experience. In his view, several Indian leaders such as Axar Patel, Ruturaj Gaikw

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

California Tax Decision Hits Salad Brand

The state of California has ruled that a New England–based salad‑dressing maker must pay income tax, even though the company claims it only sells its products in the state. The decision comes from the California Office of Tax Appeals, which said the firm’s activities in the state go beyond simple sa

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia’s New PC Move: AI Chips, Robots and a Quiet Power Play

Nvidia is pushing its powerful processors into ordinary computers, hoping to tap the growing need for smart assistants that can control a PC by themselves. The company showed off its AI tools at a tech event in Taipei, where it also announced a robot partnership with China’s Unitree Robotics and

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Helps Crack Old Math Problems, Mathematicians Call for Careful Use

Mathematics has always been a field where human minds push the limits of logic and creativity. Recently, artificial intelligence has begun to step into this arena, showing that computers can solve problems once thought out of reach. In early May, a powerful AI from OpenAI was announced to have so

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

AI Demand Keeps Credo Strong Despite Share Drop

Credo Technology’s recent earnings surprised many, but the stock fell afterward. The company grew its revenue by 157% year‑over‑year, showing that demand for AI chips is still high. Profit margins also widened, which is a good sign that the business can keep costs in check. The price drop aft

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