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The House Race That Keeps Growing Money and Questions

June 12, 2026

In Colorado’s House District 13, two Democrats are fighting a primary that feels like a money‑watching marathon. Consuelo Redhorse, who leads the Summit School Board, is up against Chris Floyd, a lawyer and former judge from Leadville. Whoever wins will later face Republican Miguel Martinez in Novem

finance

Musk’s SpaceX IPO Turns Him Into a Trillion‑Dollar Billionaire

June 12, 2026

SpaceX’s public debut on Thursday raised $75 billion, putting the company’s valuation at about $1. 5 trillion. That jump pushes Elon Musk past a trillion dollars in net worth, making him the first person ever to reach that figure. The record‑breaking offering shows how eager investors are to back Mu

finance

Money‑Making Machines in Hospitals

June 12, 2026

At the recent conference for hospital finance leaders, a sea of vendors took over the exhibit hall. These companies, whose jobs are to collect payments from insurers, arrived with bright smiles and candy, ready to show how they could squeeze the most cash out of each claim. The crowd was huge—so

politics

A Game of Growth: How a New Hit Sparks Government Support

June 12, 2026

The Korean government is stepping up its game plan after the release of a blockbuster title that has already crossed six million copies worldwide in just over two months. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism publicly praised the developer for turning a new adventure into an international succ

science

Weather Forecasts Powered by AI, Then Funding Vanishes

June 12, 2026

A scientist moved to Oklahoma in 2005 and started exploring how artificial intelligence could sharpen weather predictions. Her focus was on extreme events—hurricanes, heat waves and snowstorms—that demand split‑second decisions about evacuation or safety. The challenge lies in the high stakes and

health

Sleep and faith: How African American women balance spirituality and rest

June 12, 2026

African American women often rely on faith to cope with daily stress. But does turning to religion at night help or hurt their sleep? A study dug into this question by looking at how beliefs and prayer routines connect to sleep quality. Instead of assuming spirituality is always calming, researchers

crime

Indian sailors and ship caught smuggling cocaine into Nigeria pay heavy price

June 12, 2026

Eleven Indian sailors and their merchant ship faced a Nigerian court on drug trafficking charges earlier this year. Authorities discovered 31. 5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a storage compartment when the vessel, the MV Aruna Hulya, docked at Lagos’s Apapa port in January. The drugs were bound for

business

Ride-hailing giants lock horns with New York over driver rules

June 12, 2026

Two major ride-hailing platforms are using the courts to challenge a fresh set of local rules in New York City. The new law, scheduled to start at the end of July, would make it harder for companies to remove drivers from their apps unless they can prove a clear financial need or misconduct. That fo

finance

Oracle’s big spending plans worry investors

June 12, 2026

Oracle recently saw its stock price drop sharply after announcing plans to borrow and sell shares worth around $40 billion. The goal is to fund massive investments in artificial intelligence and new data centers. While the company’s latest earnings report looked strong—beating revenue and profit for

crime

Jail Sentences for a Big Theft in Lewiston

June 11, 2026

A 64‑year‑old accountant from Lewiston was found guilty of stealing nearly half a million dollars from an RV dealership. She had originally hoped to avoid prison by pleading guilty and accepting a plea deal that would have let her stay out of jail. The judge, however, felt the crime was too serious