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Learning Through Art: Boosting Doctors’ Comfort with IDD Patients

July 9, 2026

Doctors often feel uneasy when caring for adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). This unease can stop people with IDD from getting the proper medical care they deserve. A known way to reduce discomfort is through contact theory, which says that more interaction with differ

crypto

Alfa‑Bank Gears Up for Russia’s Crypto Future

July 9, 2026

Alfa‑Bank, the biggest private lender in Russia, is setting its sights on digital money. The bank plans to open a new digital vault that will hold crypto assets and offer full services once lawmakers finish drafting the rules. The chief operating officer said the bank will create a “digital depos

crypto

Brazil’s New Rules on Offshore Crypto Income

July 9, 2026

The Brazilian government passed a new law in December that changes how people and funds pay taxes on money earned from crypto abroad. It does not open new markets or give special licenses for crypto companies. Instead, it tells the tax office how to treat virtual money that is earned outside Braz

technology

SpaceXAI’s New Code‑Guru: Grok 4. 5 Takes on Big Names

July 9, 2026

SpaceXAI has rolled out its newest AI model, Grok 4. 5, after acquiring the coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. The new system is designed to tackle long, complex tasks in software development, law, finance and cybersecurity. The launch follows the company’s move to become a public tech firm. It

opinion

Hidden Money, Hidden Voices: Why Colleges Need a New Rule

July 9, 2026

Two women who have faced death threats for speaking out against extremist groups share a common warning. One came from Pakistan, became a teacher in America, and started an organization to fight extremism after 9/11. The other fled Egypt after the October 7 attacks and has spent years tracking

business

Global Oil Supply Gets a Tech‑Style Makeover

July 9, 2026

Oil prices haven’t shot up even when the world’s biggest shipping chokepoint was briefly closed. Traders now see a network of tankers, ports and storage sites that can be checked online in real time. This “Amazon of oil” lets buyers spot empty vessels, know who owns them and redirect cargo quickly

politics

Utah’s Data‑Center Debate: A New Look at the Summer Election

July 9, 2026

In the heat of Utah’s summer elections, a sharp divide emerged over a planned data‑center project. A recent poll revealed that 60 % of voters opposed the Stratos facility, while only 26 % backed it. The issue cut across party lines and regions, turning a seemingly technical proposal into a political

entertainment

London’s New Crime Drama: “Capital” Set to Hit Amazon

July 9, 2026

Amazon MGM Studios is moving forward with a fresh crime series called “Capital. ” The show will be set in modern London and is being written, co‑created, directed and produced by filmmaker Guy Ritchie. He teams up with Rob Williams—known for BBC’s “The Victim” and Netflix’s “The Witness”—to craft th

entertainment

Knoxville’s Big Change: A New Arena, a Spa, and a Beloved Boutique Says Goodbye

July 9, 2026

Knoxville is getting ready for a mix of excitement and loss this month. A long‑running clothing shop that once felt like home is shutting its doors, while a huge entertainment center and a trendy wellness spot are opening nearby. The Lizard Thicket store, which has been part of the West Knoxville

finance

Stock Talk: Why Big Debt and AI Giants Might Trigger a Market Shake

July 8, 2026

A lot of people think that the U. S. stock market is running on borrowed money, with more than a trillion dollars of debt pushing growth. When banks give out lots of loans and companies take on more, the economy can look like a bubble that might burst if interest rates jump. Higher borrowing c