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Bitcoin Drop Puts MSTR in Tight Spot

June 6, 2026

A sharp fall of Bitcoin to around $60, 000 has left MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) big Bitcoin stash, worth more than $10 billion in unrealized losses, in a difficult position. The company’s average cost for the coins is close to $75, 700, so a drop in price means huge paper losses. MSTR shares are trading

crime

Big Names, Small Favor: How a Food Tycoon Helped Jeffrey Epstein

June 6, 2026

In 2012, a hot dog order sparked a connection that lasted years. Jeffrey Epstein, known for his wealth and controversial ties, once needed a simple favor: a delivery of his favorite hot dogs from Manhattan to his ranch in New Mexico. The man who handled this odd request? A powerful figure in the res

opinion

SpaceX IPO: A New Way to Make Money in Space

June 4, 2026

The launch of SpaceX on the stock market is not about rockets to Mars. Elon Musk wants to turn space into a profit machine. He said in February that joining SpaceX with his AI company xAI would create the biggest “innovation engine. ” That phrase hides a plan to own every part of the space

science

Gene Therapy Gets Real for Brain Diseases

June 4, 2026

Scientists now believe they can fix broken brains, not just study them. The Allen Institute in Seattle has launched a major project called the Brain Health accelerator to develop gene-based treatments for disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and Huntington’s. Instead of just understanding h

politics

Why a Treasury Boss Took Aim at a Senator’s Epstein Story

June 4, 2026

A top Treasury official recently fired back at Senator Ron Wyden over questions about Jeffrey Epstein and money. In a tense meeting, Scott Bessent argued that Wyden twisted facts to hide his son’s attempt to get Epstein’s cash for a hedge fund. The backstory goes back to 2016, when Adam Wyden, the s

health

Helping Hands: Food Pantries Support HIV Community in Los Angeles

June 3, 2026

The food pantry at APLA Health is a vital resource for people living with HIV in Los Angeles. Tom Kaiser visits the Vance North Necessities of Life Program every week. He says he no longer needs to buy groceries for himself because the pantry supplies enough food to keep him fed. The program i

sports

High‑School Sports Highlights from Section III

June 3, 2026

The scoreboard for June 2 shows a busy day of high‑school games in Section III. In baseball, the final round of the Class D tournament had Oriskany defeating McGraw 8‑4. Christian Brothers Academy won the Class AAA state regional, beating Elmira 9‑7. Oneonta topped Bishop Ludden‑Grimes 14‑4

finance

Top Innovators in U. S. Banking: 2026 Highlights

June 2, 2026

American Banker has released its first list of the most innovative leaders in finance, spotlighting 50 executives who have pushed banks into new technology and customer‑centric directions. The list reflects those who turned ideas into measurable outcomes, such as improving AI across operations or up

politics

Church and State: A Fresh Take on a Long‑Debated Idea

June 2, 2026

The United States was built on many ideas, but the notion that it started with a strict split between religion and government is not clear from its founding documents. The First Amendment says Congress cannot set up a national religion or stop people from practicing theirs, and it also protects free

politics

Texas Senate Race Sparks Big Party Split

June 2, 2026

The Texas Republican Party is still divided over its newest Senate nominee, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Three years ago, most Texas House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton for alleged abuse of office and bribery. Now, after winning the Republican runoff against former U. S. Senator John Cor