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Hidden Gene Clues in Adult Liver Disease

June 20, 2026

Some children with a rare liver disease called PFIC carry two bad copies of certain genes, which makes their illness severe. In adults who have a type of liver blockage called intrahepatic cholestasis, scientists do not know if having just one bad copy of those same genes matters. Researchers

politics

Climate Talk Turns to Wallets

June 20, 2026

In a recent state election, the topic that normally grabs headlines – climate change – barely made it onto voters’ lists. Most people said their biggest worry was the rising cost of living, jobs, and inflation, while only a tiny fraction mentioned the planet. Even a well‑known climate supporter ran

health

Tackling Lyme Disease: What’s Worth Supporting and What’s Not

June 20, 2026

Lyme disease isn’t a new problem, but it’s one that’s getting harder to ignore. Each year, around half a million Americans get bitten by ticks carrying Borrelia bacteria, the germ behind Lyme. Most of the time, a few weeks of antibiotics will clear the infection if caught early. But for some, sympto

technology

A peek inside ASUS' $16, 578 gaming dream box

June 20, 2026

ASUS just dropped a shopping cart so wild it feels like a joke. Forget the usual upgrades—this $16, 578 "ROG 20th Anniversary Family Bucket" is basically a gamer's treasure chest with every luxury item you never knew you needed. Available only in Shanghai through a lottery system from June 20 to Jul

lifestyle

Life After the Mortgage: Why Renting Fits Better in Your 40s

June 20, 2026

At 22, buying a house felt like the right move—like ticking a box on some invisible adulthood checklist. The idea of having a yard to plant flowers in and a fireplace for family game nights seemed like the perfect way to build a life. But after years of owning multiple homes, the reality of maintena

sports

Big Wave Dave: The Caddie Shaking Up Wyndham Clark's Game

June 20, 2026

Wyndham Clark's early 2026 season didn't go as planned. After missing three cuts in a row, he made a surprising change by swapping his longtime caddie. That decision led him to David Pelekoudas, nicknamed Big Wave Dave, a familiar face from his 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational rounds. But why the swi

crime

Billionaire Frank Stronach Convicted in Historic Sexual Assault Case

June 20, 2026

A Canadian court delivered a rare conviction against Frank Stronach, a self-made billionaire best known for building Magna International, one of the largest auto parts companies in the world. At 93 years old, Stronach was found guilty last week of two lesser charges—sexual assault and indecent assau

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

finance

France puts big money into keeping tech at home

June 20, 2026

The French government just added €13 billion to a fund that helps local tech companies grow. This money comes from big investors who usually put cash into safer bets. The goal is to make sure France’s tech scene doesn’t rely too much on outside money or foreign tech giants. By 2030, the fund aims t

finance

Why Lionsgate could be the next big buy for streaming giants

June 20, 2026

For years, Lionsgate has built a reputation as a content powerhouse behind hit films like "John Wick" and "The Hunger Games, " along with a recent Michael Jackson biopic that raked in nearly a billion dollars. With a market cap around $4. 75 billion, the company is small enough for bigger players to