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Fungi Release Smell Molecules That Can Hurt or Help Little Plants

June 19, 2026

A group of scientists studied how the tiny, airborne chemicals that some fungi put out affect a small flowering plant called Arabidopsis thaliana. They looked at two very different fungi: one that is known to give off these chemicals, Trichoderma harzianum, and another, Mucor mucedo, that had never

science

Rebuilding Strong Tissues with Smart Plant‑Based Hydrogels

June 19, 2026

Plant‑derived hydrogels are gaining attention for repairing tough body parts like bone, cartilage, tendon and ligament. These tissues must support weight and movement, so any new material has to be strong and stable over time. Traditional grafts—either taken from the patient or made synthetically—of

opinion

A Story of Belief and Citizenship

June 19, 2026

Trevor Shattuck was born in Australia but grew up in the United States. He joined the draft at eighteen and spent more than three decades working for the U. S. Postal Service, a job that made him feel like an American. Yet when he applied for a passport in 1978 to go on a cruise, the State Departmen

environment

AI Powerhouses: How Their Footprint Stacks Up

June 19, 2026

Data centers that run artificial‑intelligence programs are getting a lot of attention for the electricity and water they use. In 2023, U. S. facilities drew about 176 terawatt‑hours—roughly 4½ percent of the country’s total power. That sounds huge, but when you compare it to other big polluters, the

politics

Republican Rumble Over Trump’s Iran Deal

June 19, 2026

A new agreement aimed at ending the U. S. war in Iran has sparked sharp criticism from several Republican senators and commentators, a rare break from the party’s usual support for the president. The deal, signed by President Trump and shared with Congress on Thursday, contains provisions that could

politics

Czech Republic Plans to Reach NATO Defence Goal by 2027

June 19, 2026

The Czech government announced that it will not hit the NATO defence spending target this year. Prime Minister Andrej Babis said the country aims to meet the 2% of GDP goal from 2027 onward. Last year, under a different administration, the Czech Republic spent less than 2% of its GDP on defence.

politics

U. S. Defense Seeks $80 Billion to Finish Iran War and Pay Other Bills

June 19, 2026

The Pentagon has asked Congress for a large sum of money, saying it needs $80 billion to finish the costs from its recent conflict with Iran and to cover other non‑military expenses. The request came in a series of phone calls with lawmakers, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal.

politics

Peace Deal Sent to Congress: What It Means for U. S. and Iran

June 19, 2026

The White House forwarded a document to lawmakers that outlines an interim agreement between the United States and Iran. The paper was sent after President Trump signed a temporary deal with Tehran, ending hostilities for the time being. The agreement is titled “Islamabad Memorandum of Understand

politics

Ohio Lets Parents Block Kids From Social Media

June 19, 2026

Ohio’s new law says that any social‑media site a child under 16 might use must get permission from the parents first. The state’s appeals court said this rule is fine under the First Amendment, even though tech companies tried to stop it. The decision was made by a three‑judge panel that agreed the

sports

Vozinha’s Viral Goalkeeping Surge

June 19, 2026

Cape Verde’s keeper Vozinha has become a social media sensation after a standout performance against Spain in the World Cup. In just a few days, his Instagram followers jumped from a few thousand to over 13 million, placing him ahead of many well‑known athletes. The match ended in a 0‑0 draw,