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Game Day Focus: Clark Skips Photos to Get in the Zone

May 15, 2026

The Indiana Fever flew to Los Angeles for their first away match of the season, taking on the LA Sparks at Crypto. com Arena. They entered the game with a 0‑1 record after losing their opener to Dallas, 107‑104. Clark scored 20 points in that loss, shooting 7 of 18 and adding three rebounds, four as

politics

Crypto Law Gains Ground in Senate

May 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee gave the crypto sector a significant boost by approving the Clarity Act, marking the first major law aimed at regulating digital currencies. The vote split largely along party lines, with 15 Republicans and only nine Democrats in favor; Democrat Ruben Gallego of Arizona

politics

Crypto Rules Get a Fresh Push in Senate

May 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee gave a long‑delayed digital‑asset bill the green light, moving it forward after months of back‑and‑forth. The new law, called the Clarity Act, would put most crypto trading under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s watch. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Com

crypto

CME Expands Crypto Reach with New Index Futures

May 15, 2026

The CME Group is stepping deeper into the massive digital‑asset world, announcing plans to launch Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8 after regulators give the green light. These new contracts will be the first of their kind weighted by market capitalisation, letting traders expose themselves

politics

Crypto Money Powers Alabama Senate Race

May 15, 2026

In a state where the Republican nominee almost always wins, money can change everything. A handful of crypto billionaires are ready to pour millions into the Alabama Senate primary, hoping to secure a seat for a candidate who will favor their interests. The race is set for Tuesday, with a possible r

science

Listening to Your Inner Compass

May 15, 2026

People often think happiness comes from big plans or fancy ideas. In fact, a small daily habit can lift mood almost instantly: paying attention to the body’s quiet signals and acting on them. This habit, called intuition alignment, means noticing a feeling, accepting it without judgment, and letting

health

Ragdoll Cats in 2019: Health Trends and Longevity

May 15, 2026

In the United Kingdom, veterinary clinics recorded a snapshot of Ragdoll cats in 2019 that offers insight into their everyday health and lifespan. The study looked at how many of these cats were seen by a vet, what ailments they suffered from, and how long they lived on average. It also examin

politics

Nation’s Science Future at Risk: What the Board Cuts Mean

May 15, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides a key federal agency that funds research, was abruptly cleared of its members by a recent government decision. This move happened without clear justification and followed major budget cuts to the agency that has been a backbone of American innovation for deca

technology

Ocean Power Meets Data: A Billion‑Dollar Wave of Innovation

May 15, 2026

Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so

education

MIT Faces Drop in Funding and Students

May 15, 2026

MIT is dealing with a sharp decline in research money and graduate numbers. Last year, federal grants fell by more than 20 percent, cutting the university’s total research budget by about 10 percent. Other sponsors have stepped up, but not enough to cover the loss from government sources. Gra