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Jun 17 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs Take a Backseat as Smaller Crypto Funds Grow

Monday turned out to be a mixed bag for crypto exchange-traded funds. While most altcoin funds saw fresh money coming in, Bitcoin ETFs faced a net loss of $64 million. Ether funds led the gains with $22. 5 million, followed by Hyperliquid at $17. 2 million. XRP and Solana funds each added about $2.

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Jun 17 2026FINANCE

Trading just got cheaper: PrimeXBT cuts costs on major markets

Many traders worry about invisible costs that quietly drain profits. PrimeXBT just made those costs smaller by slashing spreads across widely watched markets. The broker now offers zero pip spreads on the Euro-Dollar pair, numbers that were unthinkable just a few years ago. Gold traders pay just sev

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Baseball stars shine bright across Illinois

Across Illinois, high school baseball and softball teams are celebrating standout players recognized for their skills this season. Two seniors from different schools made headlines by earning first-team All-State honors in Class 1A. Johnathon Stunkel from Putnam County dominated at bat with a . 438

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Why Graham Platner could be the change voters need

Plenty of people mess up in life. Some make big mistakes, then own up to them and grow. That’s the story Graham Platner is sharing. He admits he wasn’t perfect in the past, faced tough battles like alcohol after returning from combat, and now focuses on becoming a better person. The real question is

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Cole Ragans’ elbow trouble: What’s really going on?

Cole Ragans, the Royals’ left-handed pitcher, still can’t throw because his elbow keeps bothering him. The team shut down his throwing session last Friday when he felt sharp pain, and no one has figured out why yet. On Tuesday, manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Ragans remains on the injured list, stil

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Jun 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Flowers, Family, and a Small Business That Keeps Growing

Karen grew up in South Bend with her parents and three older siblings. Their family budget never allowed trips to Disney World, but they did spend summers at Lake Michigan. The lake visits left a strong smell in the family’s memories, a scent that made Karen think of flowers instead. She no

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Jun 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Small Laser Drones Help Ukraine Fight Big Threats

Lithuanian makers are stepping up to fill a gap in Ukraine’s drone gear. A company called Aktyvus Photonics is making its tiny laser‑targeting kits lighter and cheaper. The new model fits in a hand, weighs only 200 grams, and can be used with small drones that Ukraine already flies. The fir

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Jun 16 2026ART

Crystal Bridges Expands, Opens New Doors to American Art

The museum in Bentonville has added 114, 000 square feet to its campus, a 50 percent jump that brings fresh galleries, studios and even an elevated café into the fold. The new space is meant to weave art, architecture and the surrounding Ozark woods together more tightly than before. The deputy d

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Jun 16 2026WEATHER

Storms Line Up for Midweek in Southeast Michigan

Southeast Michigan is set to see a series of storms this week, with the biggest danger coming on Wednesday. Tuesday will start sunny, but by about 2 p. m. , showers and a few small storms may appear. From 3 p. m. to 8 p. m. , a cold front could bring stronger showers, wind, and even hail. E

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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Big Earth Shakes and Storms That Changed the World

A volcanic blast on Thera about 4, 600 years ago pushed the Minoan Empire toward collapse and paved the way for the Mycenaeans to rise. The eruption threw ash into the sky, flooded nearby coasts with tsunamis, and shattered trade routes that had kept the Minoans powerful. Historians even link this e

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