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Monsoon Set to Slow Crop Planting in India

July 9, 2026

India’s monsoon is expected to bring less rain than usual to the western and southern parts of the country over the next two weeks, after a week of heavy showers on the west coast. This change may delay planting of key summer crops such as cotton, soybeans and corn. The monsoon supplies about 70 pe

weather

Storm Hits Hamilton County: Power Out, Tree Falls, and Hail Damage

July 9, 2026

Residents were urged to seek shelter in basements when tornado sirens rang across Hamilton County on Wednesday evening. A fierce storm, featuring high winds, heavy rain and hail, swept through the area from Phillips to Hampton. A funnel cloud near Aurora triggered the sirens and prompted a series of

art

Graffiti Gets a Big‑Time Home in Suburban Station

July 9, 2026

When you walk into Suburban Station from the 16th Street side, the first thing you see is a wide hallway with no walls to decorate. Then you turn right and a huge “train” painted on the wall grabs your attention. Inside that paint‑filled train, every inch is covered with bright graffiti, murals and

crypto

Crypto Heists on the Rise: Why Holders Are Worrying

July 9, 2026

The first half of 2026 has seen more crypto thefts than ever before. A recent security study reported that over $1. 3 billion disappeared in 344 separate incidents. On average, each hack cost holders about $3. 8 million, while the middle loss was around $138 k—well above a typical U. S. salary. Apr

crypto

Bitcoin Shows How House Prices Lose Value in Dollars

July 9, 2026

The price of a normal U. S. home looks very different when you look at it in two ways. In dollars, the average house has risen by more than $100, 000 since 2020. That rise makes owners feel richer, so they buy more stuff and borrow more money, even if their wages stay the same. The effect is called

finance

AI‑Driven Learning: Three Companies Leading the Shift

July 9, 2026

The education market is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, and this change matters more than ever for workers who need to keep their skills fresh. Three publicly traded firms illustrate how the sector is pivoting from traditional degree programs to lifelong, career‑focused learning. First,

finance

From Listening to Wealth: A Story of $3. 5 Billion in Advice

July 9, 2026

Brian Sak grew up as the go‑to friend for classmates who needed help. While studying at Texas A&M, he imagined a future in psychology but switched to finance after realizing the extra schooling would be too much. A career at Equitable Advisors began in 2003, and he quickly became a top producer. In

technology

SpaceXAI’s New Code‑Guru: Grok 4. 5 Takes on Big Names

July 9, 2026

SpaceXAI has rolled out its newest AI model, Grok 4. 5, after acquiring the coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. The new system is designed to tackle long, complex tasks in software development, law, finance and cybersecurity. The launch follows the company’s move to become a public tech firm. It

sports

Strickland Fires Bud Light Over Poirier Exit

July 9, 2026

The UFC champion, Sean Strickland, has taken aim at the beer brand Bud Light after reports that it may have dropped fighter Dustin Poirier from its sponsorship lineup. Strickland posted a video holding a Bud Light bottle, saying he had talked to Poirier and that the brand’s decision hurt him. He cri

politics

Building Alaska’s Gas Pipeline: A Real Debate, Not a Smokescreen

July 9, 2026

The discussion around Alaska’s proposed natural gas pipeline has become tangled in political rhetoric, but the core facts remain clear. The project is already generating roughly $5 billion in revenue each year for the state, yet it pays no corporate income tax. Some argue this indicates a huge oppor