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Truth vs. Profit: The Battle Over Climate Facts

June 28, 2026

The science behind rising temperatures has been clear for decades, yet powerful groups have fought to hide it. In the late 1960s, scientists warned that more carbon dioxide would heat the planet and upset weather patterns. A year later, oil companies independently reached the same conclusion, but th

crypto

Bitcoin beats a corporate stock in unexpected twist

June 27, 2026

A company once famous for betting big on Bitcoin is now watching its own stock lose value compared to the digital coins it holds. For about seven months in a row, the price tag of the firm’s shares has stayed below the dollar value of the Bitcoin it owns. That’s a sharp change from earlier days when

entertainment

A simple look at two very different responses to migration

June 27, 2026

Two movies released close together show how differently people argue about migration today. One was a big Hollywood film with expensive effects and famous faces. It faced harsh audience reactions but still won awards. The other was a short, low-cost project from people considered out of fashion. Yet

finance

Predictions and rules: How an online betting site caught the attention of regulators

June 27, 2026

For years, prediction markets operated quietly in the background, but now one big player has stepped into the spotlight. Polymarket lets people bet on real-world events, especially politics, which has drawn more users recently. This surge in interest hasn’t gone unnoticed—regulators are now asking t

entertainment

Supergirl's Weak Plot and Visual Mess

June 27, 2026

Supergirl hits theaters with a cloud of confusion. Instead of saving the day, its hero Kara Zor-El spends most of the movie drowning her sadness in cheap party scenes. Fresh off her planet Krypton, she lands on Earth but feels powerless under a yellow sun. She leaves her superpowers behind and hides

technology

Tech Voice Gone: Remembering a Pioneer of Silicon Valley Storytelling

June 26, 2026

Om Malik, the founder of GigaOm and a long‑time venture partner at True Ventures, passed away on June 24, 2026. He was 60 and had spent many years battling heart problems before his death at Stanford Hospital. Malik began his career as a technology reporter in the early 2000s. He turned a personal

crime

Better Checks for Hamilton County’s Justice System

June 26, 2026

Hamilton County is stepping up its game in criminal justice by creating a Conviction Integrity Unit, a move that could change how local cases are reviewed. This new division will re-examine closed cases to find mistakes that put innocent people behind bars. Research shows wrongful convictions happen

environment

Earth’s Hidden Clues: Why Big Changes Happen Faster Than We’re Told

June 26, 2026

For centuries, science taught that Earth’s biggest features formed slowly over millions of years. Rivers dug canyons bit by bit. Mountains grew a few millimeters each year. But the planet itself tells a different story. Look closely at places like Washington’s Grand Coulee, where 800-foot walls of l

health

Spotting Hidden Clues: Why Doctors Struggle with Violence Cases

June 26, 2026

Many people assume doctors can easily recognize abuse victims during check-ups. But the truth is trickier. General practitioners often meet patients who hide their struggles behind vague complaints like headaches or tiredness. These aren’t just random symptoms—they can be silent cries for help. Yet,

entertainment

How Blackface Shaped American Culture More Than We Think

June 25, 2026

Blackface wasn’t just a weird old-timey thing—it was America’s favorite hobby for over a century. A historian dug deep for 20 years and found that millions of regular people, not just actors, spent their free time putting on racist performances. The government even helped spread it, handing out scri