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block islands

The real reason Knicks games feel like a party

June 9, 2026

Basketball in New York isn’t just a sport—it’s a way people show who they are. When the Knicks make a deep playoff run, the crowd at Madison Square Garden becomes more than fans. It turns into a mix of stars, old-timers, and everyday believers who turn seats into stages. Some wear jerseys so bright

politics

A housing boss takes over a top spy job – what does that mean?

June 9, 2026

Bill Pulte’s jump from running America’s mortgage rules to leading its spy world caught many by surprise. Before politics, he was better known as the heir to a big homebuilding fortune and for handing out cash online to followers. His new role puts him in charge of agencies that handle secrets from

finance

Tokenized assets step closer to mainstream with smart partnerships

June 9, 2026

Institutions no longer debate whether real-world assets like real estate or company shares can live on blockchain networks. The big conversation now is about keeping those digital versions safe, updated, and tradeable inside existing financial guardrails. New alliances show how the sector is buildin

entertainment

Spielberg's New Movie: Can Old Magic Work Again?

June 9, 2026

Steven Spielberg is back with another big movie. This time it's a summer blockbuster about aliens. People are asking: can he finally win again? Two decades ago, he made masterpieces like Schindler's List and Jurassic Park in the same year. That hasn't happened since. Spielberg was at his peak back t

science

Understanding how algae fight back when water is cleaned

June 9, 2026

Cleaning water before it reaches our taps often involves adding chlorine to kill harmful algae. But algae have a clever trick—they wrap themselves in sticky layers called extracellular polymeric substances, or EPS. These layers act like shields, protecting the algae from chlorine’s effects. Scientis

politics

Trump’s UFC Plan Hits Legal Hurdles at White House

June 9, 2026

A federal judge in Washington is now reviewing whether to stop plans for a UFC fight at the White House next week. Two local residents filed a lawsuit claiming the event shouldn’t happen, and they asked the court to block it immediately. The fight, called "UFC Freedom 250, " is scheduled for June 14

crypto

How Big Money Sees Value When Crypto Markets Panic

June 9, 2026

Last week something rare happened in crypto: a major player bet big during a downturn. BitMine Immersion Technologies, known for holding large amounts of Ethereum, purchased 126, 971 ETH—about $214 million—during what many saw as a market crash. This wasn’t just any buy. It was the largest Ethereum

health

How heatwaves and dirty air are changing the work of emergency doctors

June 9, 2026

Emergency rooms see more patients when the weather acts up. Hotter days bring heatstroke cases. Fires fill lungs with smoke. Storms knock out power and block roads. Even ordinary allergies get worse when pollen counts jump. Doctors in emergency medicine now treat health problems that were once rare

politics

When Words Become Crimes: The Quiet War on Free Speech

June 9, 2026

Two countries once famous for their openness now treat basic facts as dangerous ideas. In Canada and the UK, quoting a science textbook or reading a Bible verse out loud can land you in court. Canada’s latest hate speech bill, C-9, removes the religious exemption that used to protect people who shar

health

When Your Leftovers Are Past Their Prime

June 9, 2026

Many people hesitate before tossing food, weighing the cost of waste against the risk of getting sick. Science offers a clear way to decide: some leftovers are still safe, while others should never be eaten. Four signs don’t lie—mold, slime, leaking liquid, or a sour smell. These aren’t just unpleas