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gen soic

Gaming isn't just for kids anymore

June 4, 2026

A surprising number of Americans are now regular gamers. New data suggests that about 212 million people in the U. S. play games for at least an hour each week. Younger generations lead the trend, with over 80% of Gen Z and Gen Alpha spending time gaming. But it’s not just the young crowd jumping in

health

Balancing Blood Sugar: How Smart Tech Could Help Diabetics

June 4, 2026

Type 1 diabetes means the body can't control blood sugar on its own. People with this condition must constantly monitor how they eat, move, and feel to decide when to take insulin. But even with careful tracking, blood sugar can swing too high or too low. That’s where new tech steps in. Most insuli

health

How eating foods packed with natural plant colors might help protect your hearing

June 4, 2026

Scientists have long known that our ears can lose sharpness over time, partly because of damage from harmful oxygen molecules and swelling in the body. Foods rich in flavonoids—those bright pigments found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and dark chocolate—come with built-in shields against this damage.

sports

Caitlin Clark needs to be part of the team, not above it

June 4, 2026

The Indiana Fever seem stuck in a strange spot. On paper, they have all the ingredients for a championship squad: a star like Caitlin Clark, a dominant big like Aliyah Boston, and a sharp shooter in Kelsey Mitchell. Yet after eight games, they’re barely holding their own. A WNBA analyst recently arg

health

Public restrooms matter more than you might think

June 4, 2026

San Diego is considering shutting down many public restrooms to save money. At first glance, that might seem like no big deal. Who really needs a public bathroom every day? But look closer and the picture changes completely. Public restrooms are part of the city’s invisible safety net. They keep ger

environment

Power That Stays Close to Home

June 4, 2026

For years, the idea of energy independence has been sold as a badge of national pride—an image of America shielded from foreign powers and market swings. But the reality is far messier. Even though the U. S. now produces more oil and gas than ever, that energy isn’t really under American control. Th

politics

City considers adding tech-savvy residents to guide local tech policies

June 4, 2026

The city is exploring the idea of forming a new advisory group focused on technology. This board would help elected officials understand complex topics like artificial intelligence, privacy rules, and surveillance tools. During a late-night meeting, council members reviewed an early draft of the pla

technology

Ryzen 5000 X3D chips get a second life with new tech twist

June 4, 2026

When AMD brought back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for a tenth birthday, they didn’t just dust off the old blueprints like a video game save file. The chip first launched in 2020 with a special trick: extra memory stacked right on top of the processor. That trick used the very first version of TSMC’s 3D stac

politics

Europe and Canada Urged to Step Up Military Support for NATO

June 4, 2026

Across Europe and Canada, leaders are facing new pressure to boost their military contributions to NATO. This push comes as the United States signals it will reduce its forces in Europe, shifting more responsibility to its allies. The call for action was made by a top U. S. general who oversees NATO

science

Gel that acts like human tissue: a smart solution for science

June 4, 2026

Scientists often need fake human tissue to run tests without using real bodies. Post-mortem human subjects can be expensive and raise ethical concerns, so researchers look for alternatives. One standout option is a synthetic gel called SEBS. It’s not just another plastic—it mimics real soft tissue i