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Hormone treatments for transgender people: What happens to healthcare spending?

July 6, 2026

When transgender people start hormone therapy, it affects healthcare costs—but not always in ways you might expect. A big study in Australia followed over 32, 000 transgender and nonbinary people who began either testosterone or estrogen treatments between 2013 and 2024. Looking at six years of heal

education

Big changes in Arkansas schools lead to big improvements

July 6, 2026

Arkansas made some bold moves in education three years ago when it launched a major overhaul called LEARNS. Instead of tinkering around the edges, the state decided to rebuild its school system from the ground up. Early childhood programs got better funding, teachers saw their pay go up, parents got

crypto

More crypto hacks but fewer big losses: where the real risks hide

July 6, 2026

Last year saw the most crypto hacks ever recorded in a six-month stretch, but the total stolen dropped sharply. In the first half of 2026, attackers pulled off 207 separate heists compared to 83 in early 2025. The headline number sounds scary, yet the actual cash lost fell from $2. 3 billion to $972

politics

Are Prediction Markets Really Just Bets in Disguise?

July 6, 2026

Utah has a clear rule about gambling: it's out. Yet some companies are finding sneaky ways to bring sports betting into the state. They call their bets "event contracts" or "derivatives" to avoid the usual rules. This trick lets them market sports wagers as investments, even though most Utahns see r

politics

Ukraine's Air Defense Crisis: Why the West Must Rethink Its Role

July 6, 2026

Ukraine is struggling to keep up with Russia's relentless missile attacks, but the real bottleneck isn't just factories or money—it's politics. The U. S. and Europe could speed up missile production, but they're not treating this like a true emergency. Meanwhile, Russia has already switched its enti

crime

Lorain Police Use Tech to Track Down Shooting Suspect

July 6, 2026

Last Independence Day in Ohio, a minor shooting incident happened outside a shopping center without any injuries. Police say two men fired shots at each other in a parking lot, then drove off separately. When officers arrived, they found just two bullet casings—no one was hurt, but the situation cou

finance

Chip Giants Betting Big on AI Face Different Odds

July 6, 2026

The AI gold rush has sent tech stocks soaring, but not all companies are winning in the same way. Memory makers like Micron saw massive gains as demand for high-speed chips exploded, pushing its value past $1 trillion before dropping back. Meanwhile, AMD rode the wave with a broader mix of chips use

environment

How a Sewage Spill Ruined Beach Plans for California Families

July 6, 2026

On a holiday weekend meant for fun, a broken sewer pipe turned a California beach into a health hazard. Around 2, 000 gallons of untreated waste burst from a pump failure, flooding a Laguna Beach neighborhood before reaching the ocean. Officials shut down a quarter-mile of shoreline, banning swimmin

technology

AI Is Moving From Talking to Doing: How Context Wins

July 5, 2026

Aaron Levie, the head of a cloud‑storage firm, said on X that future AI battles will be about “context. ” He believes the real power of AI agents comes from knowing the right subject, having useful tools, and accessing accurate data. He added that companies who can keep essential knowledge organi

crypto

UK’s crypto plans aim high but unclear rules could slow progress

July 5, 2026

The UK is betting big on becoming a top spot for crypto trading by introducing new rules that let foreign firms serve British customers. Unlike the EU’s stricter approach, which keeps European money and trading inside its borders, the UK is trying to stay open to global markets. This could mean bett