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Jun 02 2026FINANCE

After-hours crypto trading gets a mainstream boost

For years, weekend crypto traders had to wait until Monday to catch up with futures prices. That gap closed last weekend when a major exchange switched its Bitcoin and crypto derivatives to round-the-clock trading. In the first 48 hours alone, over 7, 200 contracts traded hands, worth close to $50 m

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Flag Dispute Shows Tension Between Free Speech and Government Crackdowns

Around Washington, DC, a protest group called Accountability NOW USA has spent months demonstrating against former President Trump on public land. Their latest battle? A flag hanging with the numbers "8647"—a code many see as a call to remove him from office. On May 27, a park police officer told a

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

Spaces and floors: how a baby's play area affects movement skills

The first year after birth is packed with motor milestones, especially for babies born a few weeks early. One skill that develops later is segmental trunk control—the ability to keep the torso steady while standing or moving. Researchers tracked 76 preterm infants from 8 to 13 months, asking parents

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Jun 02 2026SCIENCE

Better ways to test cancer drugs without relying on lab animals

Testing new cancer drugs is tough because tumors often stop responding to treatment. Lab dishes with cancer cells and animal tests don’t always predict what will happen in real patients. These methods don’t mimic how tumors grow or interact with their surroundings well enough. Lab dishes are too sim

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

Chile’s southern waters: Why criminal networks are shifting focus

The Strait of Magellan has long been known for its icy winds and epic sailing stories, but now it’s making headlines for a different reason. Criminal gangs are quietly turning this remote Chilean waterway into a smuggling highway, bypassing tighter checks elsewhere. Unlike the Panama Canal, which fa

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Jun 02 2026LIFESTYLE

How to protect your purse and avoid theft headaches

Having your purse stolen while out with friends is more than just an inconvenience—it can derail your day and lead to weeks of hassle. Cathy learned this the hard way when her bag vanished during a meal, taking her wallet, keys, and ID along with it. Replacing cards, locks, and documents isn’t just

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

When skull repairs fail: what happens when medical implants move or break?

Fixing a hole in the skull after an injury or stroke is usually straightforward, but sometimes things go wrong. Most problems come from infections or mismatched parts. Yet sometimes, the material itself moves out of place or even cracks under pressure. This is rare but serious. Most surgical repairs

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Jun 02 2026OPINION

When the state gets execution wrong

Tony Carruthers spent nearly three decades on death row after being found guilty of a crime he almost certainly didn’t commit. The evidence against him was thin from the start—no fingerprints, no DNA, just a jailhouse informant whose story later fell apart. Yet Tennessee still set a date to kill him

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Jun 02 2026SCIENCE

How Brain Tumor Care is Changing with Teamwork and Tech

Neurosurgery isn’t just about one skill anymore—it’s a team sport. Brain tumor treatment used to focus only on cutting out the growth, but now doctors combine different neuroscience fields to help patients more. This change is exciting because it means smarter tools and better teamwork. Instead of w

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Blonde Icons: The Weight of Marilyn Monroe’s Shadow

Blonde actresses often get boxed into a single idea of beauty. That image is hard to escape when it’s tied to someone as famous as Marilyn Monroe. Her fame wasn’t just about looks—it was about a story that mixed luck, hard work, and tragedy. Norma Jeane Baker grew up in orphanages and foster homes b

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