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AI Is Moving From Chatting to Walking

June 25, 2026

A computer scientist who spent eight years digging into the nuts and bolts of large language models—those programs that power chatbots like ChatGPT—started to feel stuck. He said the field had moved beyond basic research and was now mostly about building products. So he left his PhD program at Brow

technology

Data Centers: Public Views and Hidden Worries

June 25, 2026

People across the country feel uneasy about new data centers near them. Most say they know little about how these huge buildings work or what they do. Because of this lack of knowledge, many are not sure if a data center should be built in their town. When asked directly, more than twice as

business

Housing Bill Boosts Homebuilder Stocks, But Trump’s Pause Keeps Investors Watching

June 25, 2026

Homebuilders in the United States saw a sharp rise in their stock prices after Congress approved a new bill designed to speed up the construction of affordable homes. The House passed the measure on Tuesday, following a Senate approval earlier in the week. As a result, the PHLX Housing Index climbed

business

Farmers Fight for More Money as Energy Prices Rise

June 25, 2026

President Trump has asked lawmakers to give farmers an extra $11 billion because fuel and fertilizer costs have shot up since the conflict with Iran began. The request would add to $12 billion already handed out this year, helping a sector that is struggling with high production expenses and low cro

opinion

Teachers Get a Roof Over Their Heads in Battle Creek

June 25, 2026

Battle Creek, Michigan, is trying a new trick to fill empty early childhood teaching spots: free housing. The city’s "First Teacher, First Home" plan offers rent-free apartments to educators, copying an idea that worked in New Haven, Connecticut. The move targets one of the biggest headaches for tea

finance

A Hidden Tech Services Stock Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar

June 25, 2026

A little-known company called IES Holdings has quietly climbed nearly 160% in a year, reaching nearly $780 per share. Most big investors aren’t talking about it yet, but its stock keeps setting new records. Tech and construction services don’t usually grab headlines like AI startups or crypto, yet t

crime

World Cup visitors flood Atlanta, but crime levels surprisingly drop

June 25, 2026

Atlanta became a soccer hotspot when the FIFA World Cup kicked off, drawing half a million fans into the city. Despite the massive crowds and global spotlight, something unexpected happened: crime rates actually fell during the tournament’s first week. Most surprising? This happened in the middle of

crime

How New York is making it easier for sexual assault survivors to come forward

June 25, 2026

New York has seen a rise in sexual assault survivors speaking up, not because attacks are increasing, but because the city is making it safer for them to do so. A key reason? A legal update in 2024 that broadened what counts as rape. Before, proving penetration was often required—now, the law recogn

finance

Chipmakers get a boost as AI demand heats up

June 25, 2026

Investors got excited on Wednesday night when two big chip companies shared strong predictions about future sales. Micron Technology, which makes memory chips, said its earnings would beat what experts expected this quarter. That news showed how much people really want the chips needed for AI tools.

health

Rural America struggles with rising death rates compared to cities

June 25, 2026

Back in the late 1990s, something started going wrong for people living outside big cities. Suddenly, folks in rural areas began dying younger than those in urban zones. That gap keeps getting worse today. The problem hits hardest among adults aged 25 to 54—the prime years for work and raising famil