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Venus and Jupiter Dazzle in Spectacular Conjunction Captured Worldwide
The Venus-Jupiter conjunction stands out as one of 2026's most spectacular astronomical events. Photographers from around the world have been capturin…
By Taylor Reed · Jun 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Berkeley Couple Dies from Rare Disease After Breeding Rats in RV
Berkeley health officials report the city's first known human leptospirosis cases in a decade, with one person dying and another hospitalized. The two…
By Quinn Foster · Jun 12, 2026
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Dietitians Debunk Weight Loss Myths About Four Popular Vegetables
Certain vegetables like corn and potatoes have unfairly gained a reputation as being bad for weight loss, but dietitians say this isn't necessarily tr…
By Hayden Walsh · Jun 12, 2026
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South Korean Regulator Hits Coupang with Record $409 Million Data Breach Fine
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has been ordered to pay a record $409 million fine following a major data breach that exposed personal informati…
By Avery Bennett · Jun 12, 2026
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Markets Surge After Trump Cancels Iran Strikes and Touts Peace Deal
Stock futures climbed after the U.S. completed military strikes against Iran, though major market indexes fell Wednesday due to a selloff in semicondu…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jun 12, 2026
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Spielberg Returns to Alien Territory with Disclosure Day
Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day" opens in theaters today, marking his first alien sci-fi movie since 2005's "War of the Worlds." The star-…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jun 12, 2026
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Trump Cancels Iran Strikes After Threatening Oil Island Seizure
President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran yesterday, citing diplomatic progress. The reversal came after Trump had announced plans to "tak…
By Casey Morgan · Jun 12, 2026
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SpaceX Launches Historic $75 Billion IPO as Musk Becomes First Trillionaire
SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion at a $1.77 trillion valuation. The public offering could make Elon Musk the world's f…
By Hayden Walsh · Jun 12, 2026
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Scientists Capture Mysterious Sounds From Ancient 12,000-Year-Old Living Giant
Scientists have successfully recorded audio from one of Earth's largest and oldest living organisms. The recordings capture the mysterious sounds crea…
By Casey Morgan · Jun 11, 2026
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Seven Household Devices That Pose Fire Risks When Left Plugged In
Some electronic devices should be unplugged when leaving home for work or school, while others can safely remain connected to power. Certain appliance…
By Riley Carter · Jun 11, 2026
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Cambridge AI Vaccine Passes First Human Safety Test
University of Cambridge researchers have begun the first human trials of a vaccine designed entirely by artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking d…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 11, 2026
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Natural Sleep Herbs May Outperform Melatonin for Better Rest
Several natural herbs could offer better sleep benefits than melatonin supplements. Valerian, chamomile, lavender, passionflower, and ashwagandha are …
By Rowan Fletcher · Jun 11, 2026
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SpaceX IPO Valuation Hinges on Starship Proving Operational Readiness
SpaceX's plans for a public stock offering depend heavily on proving its massive Starship rocket can fly reliably. Elon Musk's company needs to demons…
By Drew Mitchell · Jun 11, 2026
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GSK Pays $10.6 Billion to Acquire Lung Cancer Specialist Nuvalent
Pharmaceutical giant GSK has announced an agreement to acquire Nuvalent, Inc. The company expects the acquisition to boost sales and core operating pr…
By Morgan Ellis · Jun 11, 2026
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Scientists Discover Humans Naturally Turn Counterclockwise When Walking
A new study reveals humans consistently prefer moving counterclockwise, with pedestrians veering left in 32 of 33 experiments across Spain and Japan. …
By Morgan Ellis · Jun 11, 2026
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Belfast Police Deploy Water Cannons Against Anti-Immigrant Rioters
Belfast experienced a second night of anti-immigrant violence following a knife attack Monday where a Sudanese-born suspect seriously injured a white …
By Emerson Gray · Jun 11, 2026
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Historic World Cup 2026 Kicks Off With Mexico Hosting South Africa
The FIFA Men's World Cup started today and runs through July 19 across the US, Mexico, and Canada. Mexico opens against South Africa at 3 pm ET in Mex…
By Morgan Ellis · Jun 11, 2026
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Homes Transform Into Personal Observatories for Eclipse Viewing
Homeowners are increasingly adding stargazing-focused designs and architectural features to their properties, with interest surging ahead of an upcomi…
By Riley Carter · Jun 10, 2026
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Venus and Jupiter's Peak Conjunction Passed Last Night, But Views Remain Stunning
Jupiter and Venus will appear remarkably close together in the western sky tonight on June 9 in what astronomers call a conjunction. This celestial ev…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 10, 2026
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Deadly Bundibugyo Virus Spreads Across Central Africa as WHO Declares Global Emergency
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is rapidly expanding, with confirmed cross-border transmission to Uganda…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jun 10, 2026
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Scientists Challenge Alcohol Guidelines With One Drink Daily Limit
A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs recommends that Americans limit their alcohol intake to just one drink per day. T…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 10, 2026
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Bond Markets Signal Fed Chief Kevin Warsh Must Raise Interest Rates
The $31 trillion Treasury market is sending a clear signal that interest rates should be higher under Kevin Warsh's potential Federal Reserve leadersh…
By Jordan Hayes · Jun 10, 2026
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Stock Futures Plummet as US Iran Strikes Escalate Market Tensions
Markets are being closely monitored today with live tracking of major indices including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures. Investors are watc…
By Riley Carter · Jun 10, 2026
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First Human Receives Age Reversal Injection in Groundbreaking Trial
Life Biosciences conducted the first human trial of cellular reprogramming therapy, injecting a gene treatment into a glaucoma patient's eye. The expe…
By Cameron Brooks · Jun 10, 2026