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Jun 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

South Shore’s New AI‑Run News Site: A Quick Look at Its Rise and Limits

South Shore News started in 2024 by local council member Alex Evans after he grew frustrated with the dwindling coverage of town meetings and community events. The site uses AI tools to transcribe public meetings, draft articles, and summarize regional happenings, delivering nearly 2, 000 stories in

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Breast Cancer Survivors Find New Ways to Reconnect

Survivors of breast cancer often struggle to get back into everyday life after treatment. A study in China looked at how these women rebuild their social world. Sixteen participants shared stories about life after the diagnosis. The research used open‑ended interviews and careful analysis t

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

Finance Leaders Guide AI’s Value in Big Oil

Finance chiefs are stepping up to decide how artificial intelligence can truly help a company grow. At Chevron, the CFO looks at AI not as a tool that can do tasks, but as a way to boost results and fix limits. She says the question is: “How can AI improve performance? ” Inside Chevron, tea

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks $20 Billion Boost to Sustain War Effort

Ukraine plans to ask its partners for an extra $20 billion in military help at a meeting next week. The request will come during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group session, where more than 50 countries coordinate aid for Kyiv. The country believes it has a six‑to nine month window on the battle

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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

Musk’s SpaceX IPO Turns Him Into a Trillion‑Dollar Billionaire

SpaceX’s public debut on Thursday raised $75 billion, putting the company’s valuation at about $1. 5 trillion. That jump pushes Elon Musk past a trillion dollars in net worth, making him the first person ever to reach that figure. The record‑breaking offering shows how eager investors are to back Mu

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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

New Paths to LSD1 Inhibitor Design

Scientists used computer models that predict how proteins fold together with potential drug molecules. They focused on LSD1, an enzyme that changes how DNA is read by removing methyl groups from histones. Because LSD1 also serves as a scaffold for other proteins, blocking it could treat diseas

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Jun 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cutting Off Crimea: Ukraine’s Drone Strategy Revealed

Ukraine has turned drones into a powerful tool against Russia. A commander in a hidden bunker watches screens that show live data from the front. He plans to block Crimea, a peninsula Russia controls since 2014, by hitting roads and supply lines. The main route for Russian trucks is the Nov

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Jun 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Show Up Big for Knicks Game Night

Sports arenas often double as stages for the rich and famous. Madison Square Garden recently turned into a star-studded lounge for Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs faced off against the New York Knicks in front of a crowd that included more than just basketball fans. Some celebr

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Big names, big side effects: Celebrities and the GLP-1 debate

Sports stars and entertainers publicly sharing their experiences with GLP-1 medications have turned weight-loss drugs into dinner-table conversation. Shaq O’Neill recently joined the list of high-profile GLP-1 users. At 54, he manages a jam-packed schedule—running a dunk league, repping Reebok, stud

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Art Day: A Bright Exhibit Filled with Color and Creativity

Summer in Southern California brings sunshine, citrus scents, and a splash of color. A new art show called ""Freshly Squeezed"" invites people to experience just that. Instead of sitting indoors, visitors get to enjoy vibrant artwork inspired by season’s brightest themes. The exhibit runs from mid-J

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