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Tech steps up to keep golf fair and fun

June 19, 2026

The U. S. Open is golf’s toughest challenge, where top players face brutal layouts and high pressure to decide the national champion. Behind the scenes, a quiet tech revolution is making sure the rules stay clear for everyone—not just pros. Recently, an AI-powered rules assistant launched in the pop

technology

LATAM Airlines: Using AI and Tech to Change Travel

June 19, 2026

LATAM Airlines is upgrading how planes fly and how passengers book trips by mixing AI with regular software. At a big meeting in Rio de Janeiro recently, leaders shared how these tools are fixing old problems in flying. One big win is in keeping planes in the air longer. By using AI to plan maintena

finance

Energy start-up sees stock surge after securing first big deal

June 19, 2026

A small energy company called Eos Energy just landed its first major contract and the stock market reacted fast. Shares jumped nearly a quarter this week after the company announced it will supply batteries for a big storage project in Texas. The project, run by a group called Frontier Power, will u

politics

A Hard Lesson for Rhode Island: Schools, Money, and Power

June 19, 2026

Rhode Island wants to grow its life sciences sector, but it’s making a strange move at the same time. Lawmakers just voted to block new charter schools for three years, claiming they need time to fix school funding. That sounds fair, but the timing is suspicious. Charter schools take money away from

environment

Pesticides in water: How they harm fish and what can be done about it

June 19, 2026

Every year, tons of pesticides wash into rivers and lakes from farms and city streets. These chemicals, designed to kill weeds, mold, and bugs, don’t just vanish. They linger in the water, build up in fish bodies, and mess with how fish live and grow. Some pesticides break down quickly, but others s

health

How unstable environments shape child abuse and neglect

June 19, 2026

Kids thrive when life is predictable. Stable homes, steady routines, and reliable caregivers give children the safety they need to grow. But what happens when that stability disappears? Some research suggests that chaos at home—like sudden moves, financial stress, or unpredictable parenting—can push

sports

Where should the Nets go with Porter Jr. and Claxton?

June 19, 2026

The Brooklyn Nets face a tough call this summer. They don’t have a first-round pick next year, which means another losing season could lock them into mediocrity. Quick fixes are needed, and two players could be the key—Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton. These two aren’t just bench warmers. They’re

sports

A big day for New York basketball fans

June 19, 2026

Jalen Brunson didn’t just hold up the shiny NBA trophy—he let the whole city feel its weight. Fans packed lower Manhattan, stretching from subways to sidewalks, some standing so close on Broadway’s tall buildings’ shadows that they looked like a human wave. “We actually pulled this off, ” Brunson to

celebrities

Knicks Parade Brings Big Names Downtown

June 19, 2026

New York threw a party last week the city won’t forget, and everyone from Oscar winners to hometown rappers showed up to prove it. The Knicks capped off a wild Finals run with a championship barely anyone saw coming—beating San Antonio in five games after pulling off two near-miraculous comebacks. I

entertainment

Knicks parade brings out bold fashion statements from stars

June 19, 2026

New York City turned orange and blue into the unofficial colors of victory during the Knicks’ championship parade. Celebrities showed up in their most creative Knicks gear, blending personal style with team spirit. Some went for matching sets, like Mariska Hargitay’s orange pants paired with a Broad