THE TIMES

Jun 20 2026POLITICS

Michelle Obama's Speech Steals the Show at Chicago's Big Celebration

The grand opening of Chicago's Obama Presidential Center brought together big names, from former presidents to top musicians like Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera. But it wasn't just the star-studded lineup that made headlines. Michelle Obama's heartfelt speech had everyone reaching for tissues—

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Jun 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Hack for Horror and Sci-Fi Fans to Save Cash

The summer movie season isn’t just about bright explosions and superhero capes—horror and sci-fi are still packing theaters. But if you’d rather stay in, a new bundle lets you binge some of the weirdest, wildest, and most terrifying films without breaking the bank. For less than the price of a movie

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Jun 20 2026FINANCE

France puts big money into keeping tech at home

The French government just added €13 billion to a fund that helps local tech companies grow. This money comes from big investors who usually put cash into safer bets. The goal is to make sure France’s tech scene doesn’t rely too much on outside money or foreign tech giants. By 2030, the fund aims t

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Jun 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Weekend Ride Through the Past at State Fair

The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is pulling off a weekend that feels like stepping into a classic American road trip from decades ago. More than 10, 000 vintage cars—all built before 1965—fill the grounds for the annual 'Back to the '50s' event, giving car lovers a rare chance to see well-preserved c

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Jun 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Stuff in World of Warcraft: Midnight Explained

The latest addition to World of Warcraft: Midnight brings fresh things to do every day. Two new areas called Naiktal and Val swap every week, letting players pick between two difficulty levels. Daily tasks like killing special monsters or completing world quests earn rewards you can use right away.

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Jun 20 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin drops while stocks slip in mixed market mood

The price of Bitcoin slipped under $63, 000 recently as investors pulled back from riskier assets across global markets. This slide wiped out the small gains made earlier in the week when optimism grew around a new peace deal between the U. S. and Iran. Most major cryptocurrencies fell together, no

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Jun 20 2026FINANCE

Crypto insurance steps up as digital money gets bigger

The world now counts over 700 million people holding some form of cryptocurrency, yet less than two percent of those digital coins have any insurance at all. Last year alone, scammers walked away with seventeen billion dollars from crypto users, proving that the need for safety nets in this space is

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Jun 20 2026SPORTS

Why the Steelers might surprise everyone in 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers just won their division for the first time in five years, thanks to Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. But Skip Bayless thinks they won’t do it again. He points to the Bengals and Ravens as teams that could be much stronger in 2026. He’s not wrong—those teams are usually tough com

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Jun 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech toys vs. old-school play: What parents get wrong

The latest Toy Story film shows how digital gadgets are changing the way kids interact— mostly in ways that surprise parents. Bonnie, the new owner of Woody and Buzz, doesn’t fall for the shiny Lilypad tablet at first. While other children around her zone out on glowing screens, she builds her own s

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Jun 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Tech is Changing the Way We Experience the U. S. Open

The U. S. Open isn’t just about the swings and putts anymore. Thanks to a wave of new digital tools, fans are getting a deeper look at the game than ever before. Some of these changes started with the women’s tournament, but now they’re making their mark on the main event. Whether you're on the cour

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