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Faith Spaces Open Their Hearts to LGBTQ+ People

June 6, 2026

Religious communities in Pittsburgh are stepping up to welcome LGBTQ+ members, offering a hopeful contrast to the often hostile attitudes found elsewhere. The shift began as local faith leaders recognized that many LGBTQ+ individuals feel alienated by churches where they grew up. They now active

crypto

Elderly Woman’s Fight for Tax Relief After Losing Big in Crypto Scam

June 6, 2026

A South Carolina retiree is taking her case to the US Tax Court after losing over $800, 000 in a cryptocurrency scam. She claims she should be able to subtract those losses from her taxable income, but the IRS has denied that request. The denial has left her with a tax bill of more than $320, 000

science

Smilodon Farewell: The Tar Pits Get a Big Make‑over

June 6, 2026

The back rooms of the La Brea Tar Pits are now a maze of packing crates. Each crate has a handwritten note that says things like “bison skulls” or “camel hip. ” All bones, even the smallest dire wolf rib, are wrapped in foam and boxed. The museum will close on July 6 for a huge renovation. It wil

environment

Beach Closures in Massachusetts: Why Some Spots Stay Shut

June 6, 2026

The summer heat has people dreaming of sunny days by the water, but a handful of Massachusetts beaches remain off limits. The state health department monitors water quality every hour during warm weather, and right now five beaches are closed. On Friday morning June 6, the closures included Damon P

finance

Crypto drops and who really feels the pinch

June 6, 2026

Bitcoin just had its worst week in June, losing over 15 percent of its value and wiping out months of gains. The crash brings the price back to where it was before the last election, even though it had hit a record high late last year. Other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP followed the

health

How Heart Device Use Changes Across Countries and Why It Matters

June 6, 2026

Different countries don’t give people the same access to life-saving heart devices. Across Europe and parts of Asia, some patients receive pacemakers, defibrillators, or special heart pumps quickly. Others wait months or never get them at all. This gap isn’t just about having hospitals nearby. It al

weather

Denver braces for sudden summer spike

June 6, 2026

Denver isn’t ready for summer yet, but summer isn’t waiting for Denver. Forecasters say temperatures will jump close to 90°F on Friday, with weekend highs pushing into the mid-90s—about 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. The National Weather Service in Boulder isn’t just noting the heat;

weather

Spring cools off the Bay Area after brief heat wave

June 6, 2026

A sudden shift in the Bay Area’s weather is bringing much cooler temperatures after a few days of unseasonable warmth. The hottest spots in the region had climbed into the 90s earlier this week, but now a drop in pressure from the north is pushing those numbers down. Forecasters expect the cool-down

business

Where Did All the Oil Go?

June 6, 2026

The oil storage tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma – once packed with nearly 400 million barrels – now sit nearly empty. This quiet prairie town, called the pipeline crossroads of the world, has become a symbol of how global conflicts can drain even the largest reserves. When war broke out between the U. S.

business

Ramp Boosts AI Finance, Hits $44 Billion Value

June 5, 2026

Ramp, a fintech firm based in New York, just wrapped up a $750 million Series F raise that pushed its worth to about $44 billion. The fresh money will fuel new AI‑driven tools for businesses that use the platform. Investors in the round included many familiar names, from Founders Fund to Khosla Ven