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Jun 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

How plant and tech mix-ups keep fish tanks cleaner and greener

Setting up fish farms that don’t pollute the ocean is tricky business. Scientists tested three different cleaning squads made of plants and microbes to see which one does the best job. One team used just a living mat of periphyton – tiny organisms that grow on underwater surfaces. Another swapped in

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Jun 20 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s rough patch keeps miners under pressure as prices sink below mining costs

Bitcoin has been selling for less than it costs to dig up for half a year now, and that squeeze is pushing small miners to shut down or dump their coins just to stay afloat. Industry data shows one in five mining setups is bleeding money, while big public miners have already sold off over 32, 000 bi

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Jun 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

How farming and tiny organisms shape the world’s soil

Different soils around the planet turn hidden nitrogen into plant food at very different speeds. Scientists wanted to know what controls this speed—especially the roles played by microscopic life and human farming. They checked records from more than 2, 400 soil tests spread across 373 studies. Inst

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Jun 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Stuff in World of Warcraft: Midnight Explained

The latest addition to World of Warcraft: Midnight brings fresh things to do every day. Two new areas called Naiktal and Val swap every week, letting players pick between two difficulty levels. Daily tasks like killing special monsters or completing world quests earn rewards you can use right away.

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Jun 20 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin drops while stocks slip in mixed market mood

The price of Bitcoin slipped under $63, 000 recently as investors pulled back from riskier assets across global markets. This slide wiped out the small gains made earlier in the week when optimism grew around a new peace deal between the U. S. and Iran. Most major cryptocurrencies fell together, no

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Jun 20 2026POLITICS

African and Caribbean Leaders Push for Global Slavery Reparations

A three-day gathering in Ghana wrapped up with a bold push for reparations tied to transatlantic slavery. African and Caribbean nations aren’t just asking for apologies—they’re demanding real action. This includes debt relief, financial compensation, and reforms to global financial institutions that

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Jun 20 2026POLITICS

Why the Government Can’t Fire CFPB Workers Yet

A federal court just said the Trump administration can’t slash most of the staff at the U. S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—at least for now. The ruling came after the government tried again to cut two-thirds of the agency’s workforce, even after losing similar cases before. The Justice Depar

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Jun 20 2026BUSINESS

Cuba’s Big Economic Shake-Up: What Really Changes?

Cubans woke up to news that their government just passed the biggest set of economic changes in years. The rules now let people start small businesses, open private banks, and invest in state-run companies. It’s a big shift from decades of strict state control. But most Havana residents aren’t rushi

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Jun 20 2026SPORTS

Why the Steelers might surprise everyone in 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers just won their division for the first time in five years, thanks to Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. But Skip Bayless thinks they won’t do it again. He points to the Bengals and Ravens as teams that could be much stronger in 2026. He’s not wrong—those teams are usually tough com

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Jun 20 2026SPORTS

Jokes and respect in the NBA: what Brunson and Dončić’s friendship says about teamwork

Jalen Brunson has just finished celebrating the New York Knicks’ first NBA title in fifty years, and the first question from a couple of young reporters is about his phone contacts. Instead of naming a family member or coach, Brunson grins and points to Luka Dončić, his former teammate on the Dallas

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