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Hormone treatments for transgender people: What happens to healthcare spending?

July 6, 2026

When transgender people start hormone therapy, it affects healthcare costs—but not always in ways you might expect. A big study in Australia followed over 32, 000 transgender and nonbinary people who began either testosterone or estrogen treatments between 2013 and 2024. Looking at six years of heal

politics

New donation rules aim to tighten political funding in UK

July 6, 2026

The UK government is planning stricter rules for political donations, including a one-year cooling-off period for Brits returning from abroad before they can give large sums. Donations over $133, 510 will be limited, and companies will face stricter checks based on post-tax profits rather than reven

education

Students remember what touches their hearts first

July 6, 2026

Six months ago, a group of pharmacy learners took part in a study that asked a simple but powerful question: what sticks with them after class? Not the PowerPoint slides or the textbook chapter numbers, but the moments that made their pulse quicken or their palms sweat. Researchers gave the students

politics

Trump’s July 4 speech leaves many shaking their heads over Declaration mix-up

July 6, 2026

On America’s birthday weekend in 2024, a fiery speech by the president turned into a quick history lesson gone wrong. While marking what officials called the “quarter-millennium” of the Declaration of Independence, he introduced a quote about the nation’s founding that looks nothing like the real th

education

Big changes in Arkansas schools lead to big improvements

July 6, 2026

Arkansas made some bold moves in education three years ago when it launched a major overhaul called LEARNS. Instead of tinkering around the edges, the state decided to rebuild its school system from the ground up. Early childhood programs got better funding, teachers saw their pay go up, parents got

crypto

More crypto hacks but fewer big losses: where the real risks hide

July 6, 2026

Last year saw the most crypto hacks ever recorded in a six-month stretch, but the total stolen dropped sharply. In the first half of 2026, attackers pulled off 207 separate heists compared to 83 in early 2025. The headline number sounds scary, yet the actual cash lost fell from $2. 3 billion to $972

finance

Big Money Moves: How the Next Generation Could Reshape Crypto

July 6, 2026

A quiet revolution is brewing in the world of money, and it’s not happening on trading screens or in government debates. Instead, it’s unfolding in quiet offices where wills are read and estates are settled. Over the next twenty years, a staggering $124 trillion will shift from older Americans to th

technology

Phones that broke the mold: gadgets that tried too hard

July 6, 2026

Over the past decade and a half, the smartphone world has seen some truly unusual creations. Some devices tried to stand out with bold shapes or extra screens, while others added features that no one really needed. Take the BlackBerry Passport, for example. Released in 2014, its square design was me

finance

Are crypto stocks worth the extra risk?

July 6, 2026

In June, big investors spent $77 million on crypto-linked stocks just as Bitcoin hit a rough patch. ARK Invest loaded up on Coinbase, Circle, and Bullish—companies that let you bet on crypto without buying the actual coins. But this approach comes with hidden costs. Recent data shows these stocks a

sports

Vini Jr. : More Than Just a Football Star

July 6, 2026

Vinicius Junior, known for his flashy footwork and game-changing plays, isn’t just another football sensation—he carries a story that reflects a mix of hardship, heritage, and faith. Born in São Gonçalo, a working-class area near Rio de Janeiro, Vini grew up in a modest home with his grandmother. Hi