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discoverys power

How health advice from influencers really shapes our view of weight-loss drugs

June 23, 2026

People often turn to social media for real-life stories about weight-loss medications. A huge part of that conversation comes from influencers—some with medical training, others sharing personal journeys. Their posts don’t just share opinions; they shape how we see these drugs. But what signals are

politics

A Candidate’s Social Media Problem: Likes Draw Attention and Outrage

June 23, 2026

A Long Island candidate running for Congress has a social media history that’s raising eyebrows—and not in a good way. The hopeful, who’s in a tight race for the June primary, has been caught approving posts that mock Jewish communities and spread hateful stereotypes. One of his "likes" even seemed

environment

How women's work shapes India's environmental and social struggles

June 23, 2026

Two recent films from India look at how women handle tough tasks in rural areas. One follows female leaders running villages in Uttarakhand, showing a hopeful picture where women make key decisions and manage local resources. Yet behind the scenes, these women often depend on government help that is

technology

Building Smarter Computers: A New Tech Race

June 23, 2026

The U. S. government is pushing hard to stay ahead in a high-stakes tech competition. Two new orders signed recently aim to speed up the development of super-powerful quantum computers. These machines could solve problems that even today’s fastest computers can’t handle. They also raise big question

technology

When AI hires people, can the company behind the software get sued?

June 23, 2026

A big software firm called Workday is now in court over claims that its hiring tools unfairly screen out job applicants. The case started in 2023 and is the first major lawsuit targeting AI-powered hiring software. A judge in California recently decided the company can’t escape the lawsuit and must

finance

Micron's AI Memory Surge: What’s Driving Its Big Earnings Bets?

June 23, 2026

Micron is about to drop its latest earnings report, and investors aren’t just hoping for good results—they’re expecting a blockbuster. The company, which makes memory chips for computers and AI systems, has seen its stock price explode over the past year, jumping a staggering 858%. But why all the h

technology

How America's Next Supercomputer Will Shape Science and Tech

June 23, 2026

When America’s next supercomputer, Discovery, launches in 2028, it won’t just be a faster computer—it’ll kickstart a new wave of science. The machine, set to replace the current leader, Frontier at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will tackle nine big challenges right away. These projects aren’t just

entertainment

Where to Watch: The Changing Game of Movies and Shows

June 23, 2026

Movie nights aren’t just about theaters anymore. A recent Pixar film proved that big screens still pull huge crowds, making over $300 million in its first weekend. But theaters aren’t the only winners now. Shows like a popular comedy series showed that creators can bounce back from conflicts by usin

technology

SpaceX makes big money renting AI power to new tech firms

June 23, 2026

A small AI company just signed a massive deal with SpaceX. They'll pay $150 million every month to use computer power in SpaceX's giant data center. Over five years, that adds up to $6. 3 billion - and that's just for one customer. The contract runs until 2029, similar to deals other big tech firms

technology

A step forward in quantum tech and safety

June 23, 2026

The push for faster, smarter computers just got a big boost in the U. S. Plans are now in motion to build a top-level quantum computer by 2028. This isn’t just about speed—it’s about staying ahead in technology and keeping digital systems safe from future threats. The move comes as countries like Ch