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Jun 13 2026FINANCE

Trading bets on SpaceX IPO show shifting investor confidence

For weeks, people betting on SpaceX before its official stock debut thought the price might jump way up. But those hopes dropped fast—until a sudden turnaround Friday. A crypto-based bet called SPCX, which tracks where traders think SpaceX will open, climbed from around $153 midweek to nearly $183 b

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

How the U. S. plans to break free from China’s grip on rare earth minerals

For years, the United States has relied on China to process most of the world’s rare earth minerals—metals like neodymium and dysprosium that power everything from smartphones to fighter jets. China controls about 90% of this market, giving it a powerful tool to influence global politics. The U. S.

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Jun 12 2026OPINION

Golf is no longer just a men's game

For years, golf was seen as a sport mostly for men, especially when it came to business networking. You'd often hear stories about deals being made and connections forged on the green. But something’s changing now. Women are stepping onto the course in bigger numbers than ever before. Back in 2019,

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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

Fixing Global Trade Finance: Why Old Systems Are Failing and New Tech Could Help

For years, global trade finance has relied on outdated systems built for slower, simpler times. Banks and companies still shuffle paper documents, send messages through clunky networks, and check compliance the same way they did decades ago. This old way of doing things creates huge problems: trades

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Why some quit-smoking programs reach people better than others

Food insecurity is a tough daily fight, yet quitting smoking can feel even tougher for those who live with it. A new look at an earlier study shows how people dealing with both issues were invited to try a phone-based quit-smoking program. Some got the invite face-to-face and others saw it online. T

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Jun 12 2026CRIME

A New Look at Old Fingerprints

Forensic teams often struggle with invisible fingerprints left on evidence, especially when dealing with big crime scenes or large objects where traditional methods can be slow and messy. But what if simple tools from everyday places—like a fire extinguisher—could help? Researchers tested dry powder

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

A Local Pizza Spot Ends a Half-Century Run in the D. C. Area

For five decades, a beloved pizzeria in the D. C. suburbs served up more than just food—it became a gathering spot for generations. Now, after 50 years, the last location of this family-run Chicago-style deep dish restaurant is shutting down for good. The owners blame rising costs and tough competit

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Jun 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Paris’ Third-Largest Cinema Gets a Major Upgrade With Public Investment

For the first time in its five-decade run, a well-known Paris-based cinema chain is letting regular people invest in its future. MK2, famous for its artsy movie theaters and five Cannes competitors this year, is raising up to €5 million from the public to modernize its biggest site. The goal? Turn t

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Jun 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Stop Promising What Logging Can't Deliver

For years Colorado has bet big on logging forests to ward off wildfires, but the approach keeps missing the mark. Recent moves backed by high-profile leaders pushed more heavy cutting than seen in a century, all under the banner of keeping homes and families safe. Yet the evidence shows this dollar-

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Jun 11 2026BUSINESS

Changes coming to World Cup viewing experience you shouldn't miss

For the first time ever, soccer fans watching the World Cup will notice three-minute breaks in each half where ads can appear. FIFA calls these stops for player hydration, but most viewers will immediately recognize them as commercial breaks. While the game has always been sold as continuous action,

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