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Remembering Four Sports Writing Legends

June 16, 2026

The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c

sports

Spring Sports Stars Get Their Big Moment

June 16, 2026

The Detroit High School Sports Awards, backed by Gift of Life Michigan and other local sponsors, will spotlight the top athletes for the 2025‑26 spring season on June 24 at Motor City Casino Hotel. The live ceremony will also honor the fall and winter nominees, whose lists are already available onli

finance

Memory Market Surge: How SanDisk Outpaced Bitcoin in 14 Months

June 16, 2026

SanDisk’s share price has leapt almost as fast as Bitcoin did over nine years, but in just a little more than a year. The jump began after the stock hit its low of $27. 89 in April 2025, and by early June it was trading near $2, 100, a level that rivals the record set by Western Digital. Analysts at

finance

SpaceX Stock Soars After Bold Revenue Forecast

June 16, 2026

The first trading session of SpaceX’s public debut was a record‑breaking success, sending the share price up by about six percent in early Monday trading. The surge followed a headline that Elon Musk hinted the company could hit one trillion dollars in yearly sales by 2030, a figure that dwarfs curr

crypto

Kraken Opens U. S. Perpetual Futures for Crypto Traders

June 16, 2026

Kraken has just launched regulated perpetual futures in the United States, a move that brings a popular crypto trading tool from overseas exchanges onto domestic soil. The new contracts are offered through Kraken Pro and appear on Bitnomial, a futures exchange that the company’s parent bought earlie

politics

Older Power Holds the Reins

June 16, 2026

The newest book on age and politics shows that older people are not just staying in office longer; they also shape who gets elected, how money flows, and what laws pass. The author argues that the problem is not a single rule or law but a pattern created over decades of medical progress, lower bi

politics

Colombia’s New President: Who Can Fix the Economy?

June 16, 2026

The choice of Colombia’s next leader will decide how the country tackles its tight budget and a split Congress. Two candidates present very different plans, but both face a tough fiscal road ahead. Abelardo De La Espriella is a lawyer who has never held office. He wants to shrink the state by 40 %,

entertainment

Why Dads Love Bad Jokes (And Why That’s Actually Smart)

June 16, 2026

Dad jokes might seem like a cringe-worthy habit, but research suggests they’re more than just eye rolls in disguise. Studies looking at humor in parenting found that these pun-filled, often silly jokes could actually help dads bond with their kids. The key isn’t the joke itself—it’s the way it break

business

Fox’s big bet on streaming through a $22 billion purchase

June 16, 2026

Fox has just made one of the biggest moves in media history. The company is spending $22 billion to take full control of Roku, a streaming device company that reaches over 100 million homes in the U. S. This isn’t just about buying a business—it’s about securing a direct path into living rooms after

finance

A Fresh Look at SoFi’s Stock After the Iran Agreement

June 16, 2026

The recent agreement between the U. S. and Iran has brought some calm to markets, and investors are watching closely to see how this plays out. Oil and gas prices had been climbing due to tensions in the region, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, where a lot of global energy passes through. Hig