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Old Smart Displays Get New Life with Meta’s AI Tool Kit

June 6, 2026

Meta has revived its abandoned Portal devices by turning them into a flexible AI developer kit. The company claims the new tools work on any hardware, so existing smart screens can become home assistants, family notice boards or even digital art walls. This comes after Microsoft’s Project Sola

politics

US Firms Gain from Hormuz Blockade, Russia’s Oil Chief Claims

June 6, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway that lets about 20 % of the world’s oil pass through. When Iran shut it down after a U. S. and Israeli attack in February, the move shocked markets worldwide. Oil prices jumped to levels not seen in years and inflation rose everywhere. Rosneft’s boss, Igor

science

3‑D Scanning Brings New Hope to Bite‑Mark Forensics

June 6, 2026

Bite marks can act like fingerprints, helping police link a suspect to a crime. Traditionally, experts look at photos and make measurements by eye—a process that can vary from one person to another. A new experiment tried a different route: using a 3‑D scanner and computer programs to compare bite m

science

Finding the Best Fritillaria: A New Method to Tell Plant Sources Apart

June 6, 2026

Checking where natural health products come from isn’t just about labels. It’s about making sure what you take matches what’s promised on the package. Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim, a plant used in teas and supplements, grows in different places, but not all versions have the same ingredients. Some

finance

Crypto’s rough ride: Bitcoin and Ethereum take a hit while privacy coins stumble

June 6, 2026

This week, cryptocurrency markets hit a rough patch, with Bitcoin and Ethereum dropping sharply—something not seen since mid-2024. Bitcoin fell nearly 15%, while Ethereum lost over 17%, marking one of the worst weekly performances in years. Trading activity also slowed to its lowest point since late

finance

Crypto drops and who really feels the pinch

June 6, 2026

Bitcoin just had its worst week in June, losing over 15 percent of its value and wiping out months of gains. The crash brings the price back to where it was before the last election, even though it had hit a record high late last year. Other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP followed the

business

Where Did All the Oil Go?

June 6, 2026

The oil storage tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma – once packed with nearly 400 million barrels – now sit nearly empty. This quiet prairie town, called the pipeline crossroads of the world, has become a symbol of how global conflicts can drain even the largest reserves. When war broke out between the U. S.

technology

Smartphones and Memory: How Different Phone Habits Affect Brain Health

June 5, 2026

A growing number of older adults are picking up smartphones, but not all use them the same way. Researchers wanted to see if certain ways of using a phone could be linked to how well people remember and think. The study focused on middle‑aged and older adults in China, a country where the populat

business

New Marketing Leader Takes Charge of Global Fitness Brand

June 5, 2026

Silke Hensel has stepped into the role of Global Chief Marketing Officer for Ultimate Performance, a top-tier personal training company. Her arrival signals a shift toward long‑term brand building over quick sales tactics. Hensel brings more than fifteen years of experience running marketing teams

politics

Thailand Picks Mediators as Cambodia Triggers UN Maritime Talk

June 5, 2026

Thailand has agreed to name two mediators and join a rarely used United Nations arbitration scheme after Cambodia launched a compulsory conciliation process under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The move follows Bangkok’s earlier decision to end a 2001 bilateral agreement that had guided ta