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Young NBA Stars Get Rich Quick, But Learning About Money Comes Late

June 20, 2026

"Tristan Thompson, a former NBA player, says that many young athletes receive large sums of money before they understand how to manage it. He points out that people who grow up in inner‑city neighborhoods often have little exposure to financial education. “They don’t teach you anything about taxe

health

Measles concerns grow as World Cup visitors arrive in California

June 20, 2026

California is seeing a rise in measles cases just as thousands of soccer fans flood the state for the World Cup. A traveler from Hong Kong carrying the virus passed through Los Angeles International Airport on June 11, possibly exposing others to measles. That same week, another infected person trav

environment

How plant and tech mix-ups keep fish tanks cleaner and greener

June 20, 2026

Setting up fish farms that don’t pollute the ocean is tricky business. Scientists tested three different cleaning squads made of plants and microbes to see which one does the best job. One team used just a living mat of periphyton – tiny organisms that grow on underwater surfaces. Another swapped in

health

Smartphone habits: Why some young adults get stuck in endless scrolling

June 20, 2026

Research shows about a third of young adults now spend over five hours a day on their phones, mostly watching videos and checking news—not talking to friends. Behind this habit is something called FOMO, or the fear of missing out, which makes people feel anxious if they step away from their screens.

crypto

Bitcoin drops while stocks slip in mixed market mood

June 20, 2026

The price of Bitcoin slipped under $63, 000 recently as investors pulled back from riskier assets across global markets. This slide wiped out the small gains made earlier in the week when optimism grew around a new peace deal between the U. S. and Iran. Most major cryptocurrencies fell together, no

business

Cuba’s Big Economic Shake-Up: What Really Changes?

June 20, 2026

Cubans woke up to news that their government just passed the biggest set of economic changes in years. The rules now let people start small businesses, open private banks, and invest in state-run companies. It’s a big shift from decades of strict state control. But most Havana residents aren’t rushi

sports

Why the Steelers might surprise everyone in 2026

June 20, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers just won their division for the first time in five years, thanks to Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. But Skip Bayless thinks they won’t do it again. He points to the Bengals and Ravens as teams that could be much stronger in 2026. He’s not wrong—those teams are usually tough com

environment

Turning waste into useful soil: a smart way to clean up trash

June 20, 2026

Every year, factories and farms produce huge piles of leftovers that don’t just disappear. Factories leave behind ash from burning coal, while farms generate liquid manure that needs careful handling. Instead of letting both become pollution, scientists wondered if one could clean up the other. Coal

weather

Storm Stops Flights at Chicago Airport

June 19, 2026

A strong storm moved over the Midwest on June 17, pushing the FAA to halt all planes heading into Chicago O’Hare for safety. The pause lasted until 2:00 PM, then was replaced by a delay program that pushed later flights back by about 146 minutes on average. O’Hare is one of the busiest airports i

politics

A Hard Lesson for Rhode Island: Schools, Money, and Power

June 19, 2026

Rhode Island wants to grow its life sciences sector, but it’s making a strange move at the same time. Lawmakers just voted to block new charter schools for three years, claiming they need time to fix school funding. That sounds fair, but the timing is suspicious. Charter schools take money away from