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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

Tech steps up to keep golf fair and fun

The U. S. Open is golf’s toughest challenge, where top players face brutal layouts and high pressure to decide the national champion. Behind the scenes, a quiet tech revolution is making sure the rules stay clear for everyone—not just pros. Recently, an AI-powered rules assistant launched in the pop

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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 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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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

Why a Lesser-Known Rams Player Might Be the Real Key to Their Winning Season

The Rams entered 2026 with high hopes for a Super Bowl run, and adding star defender Myles Garrett made their chances look even better. But one analyst thinks someone else—not Garrett—holds the real key to their success this season. Instead of focusing on the big-name additions, this expert points t

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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

Where should the Nets go with Porter Jr. and Claxton?

The Brooklyn Nets face a tough call this summer. They don’t have a first-round pick next year, which means another losing season could lock them into mediocrity. Quick fixes are needed, and two players could be the key—Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton. These two aren’t just bench warmers. They’re

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

A new cultural hub rises in Chicago with fun and learning

Chicago will unveil a shiny new campus this week on the south side, called the Obama Presidential Center. The site sits on 19 acres along a well-known park strip, putting culture and recreation side by side. It isn’t a library in the old sense, because presidential papers stay in Washington, D. C. I

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Jun 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Take on History: Why This Anime Could Break Your Summer Watchlist

Crunchyroll just dropped a new anime that might sneak up on everyone this summer. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia follows Sitara, a bright young girl sold into slavery during the Islamic Golden Age. Her world flips when the Mongols attack, forcing her to protect a family library packed with ancient kn

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Why California’s governors keep being Catholic

California often gets labeled as the most progressive state in America, full of tech billionaires and Hollywood dreams. But look closer and you’ll notice something odd: nearly every governor in recent decades has been Catholic. Five in a row, to be exact. That streak isn’t just a coincidence. The st

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Jun 19 2026LIFESTYLE

Fox Chapel Shoe Service keeps old-school shoe repair alive with family teamwork

The small shop in Fox Chapel Plaza doesn’t look like much from the outside, but inside it’s a living museum of shoemaking tools. Chuck and Sydney Carlson treat this place like a second home—literally. They work seven days a week, slipping between repair jobs, customer chats, and managing their two k

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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

How Virtual Doubles Could Change the Way Diabetes is Handled

Doctors and tech experts have been testing a new way to treat diabetes without always relying on guesswork. It involves creating a digital copy of a patient’s body—one that updates in real time based on blood sugar readings, activity levels, and even meals. This virtual double, often called a digita

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