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Dave Portnoy Turns Soccer Fever into Book Buzz

June 25, 2026

The 2026 World Cup, set to be hosted by the United States together with Canada and Mexico, has sparked a new surge of football excitement. Among those riding this wave is Dave Portnoy, the well‑known founder of Barstool Sports. Known for his bold commentary on sports topics, Portnoy has recently shi

politics

School Board Picks New Staff for Rock Island‑Milan

June 25, 2026

The Rock Island‑Milan school district has announced several new administrative hires. First, a seasoned educator named Sarah Lee will become the assistant principal for elementary schools. She has spent ten years teaching and is known for her focus on student engagement. Second, the district

health

Women in Psychiatry Face Hidden Biases

June 25, 2026

A recent study shows that women doctors who treat mental health problems often encounter subtle attacks. These “microaggressions” are small, everyday remarks or actions that signal bias against a person’s gender, race or other traits. The researchers interviewed 21 female psychiatrists and psycho

science

Celebrating a Yeast Gene Pioneer

June 25, 2026

A new honor goes to a scientist who has spent his career uncovering the secrets of yeast genetics. The award, given by a national genetics group, spotlights people who reach the mid‑career stage—up to fifteen years after starting their own lab. It was created in the early 1980s to reward membe

entertainment

Disney Springs Holiday Fun Returns in 2026

June 25, 2026

Disney Springs is getting ready for the holiday season with a mix of familiar and new attractions. The Christmas Tree Stroll will feature trees that celebrate Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars characters. Guests can grab a free map and sticker sheet to spot each tree, then trade the map for a small prize

crypto

Bitcoin Slides Below $62k as AI and Rate Hikes Push Markets Down

June 25, 2026

Bitcoin is now trading around $61, 500, a sharp drop from its October record. The fall has taken over half of the token’s value and is spreading to companies that depend on crypto profits. The price fell past $61, 800 earlier in the week and even slipped below $60, 000 on June 5 – a level not see

crypto

MemeToro’s New AI Token Lets Users Try Smart Tech Early

June 25, 2026

MemeToro has opened a pre‑sale for its new AI agent, giving people the chance to join a blockchain system that mixes artificial intelligence with decentralized apps. The $MT token will be the key currency for this network, letting users tap into AI tools, bet on predictions, stake coins, and use aut

crypto

Crypto Market Holds Ground as Bears Keep Tighter Grip

June 25, 2026

Bitcoin stayed just above $62, 500 while ether hovered near $1, 665, but the market felt a heavy hand from sellers. The numbers show that traders are leaning more into short positions, especially in popular tokens like SOL and ETH. Even though the amount of SOL futures trading reached a record

finance

Robinhood and Crypto Law: What the July Hearing Means

June 25, 2026

A big change could be coming for digital money in America. On July 17, a U. S. House committee will talk about the CLARITY Act. The bill wants to make it clear which government office, either the SEC or the CFTC, watches over each type of crypto. Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are in focus. Many cryp

crypto

Crypto Prices Swirl as Big Bets and AI Stocks Stir the Market

June 25, 2026

Bitcoin fell to a low that it hasn’t seen since early June, dropping about 10% from its Monday high. The slide made a wave of liquidations across major crypto futures, sending roughly $1 billion worth of positions into cash. The most liquidated asset was Bitcoin, where long bets were forced to close