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Spencer Pratt Sees Big Money From Celebs and Billionaires Ahead of LA Mayor Race

June 2, 2026

Spencer Pratt, once a reality‑TV personality, is now a serious contender for Los Angeles mayor. He is using the city’s cost‑of‑living crisis and safety concerns as his main talking points, positioning himself against the incumbent Democrat Karen Bass. If current polls hold true, Pratt could move on

health

Under‑Five Survival in Southwest Ethiopia: What the Numbers Say

June 2, 2026

In a region of Ethiopia that has been closely watched by health researchers, the rate at which children under five die tells a story about both progress and ongoing challenges. From 2005 to 2019, data collected by a local surveillance system were examined to find out why children are still dying and

celebrities

Celebrities Turning Older on June 2

June 2, 2026

June 2 marks another day for a mix of actors, musicians and sports stars to celebrate their birthdays. One of the headline names is Awkwafina, who turns 38 and had a memorable stint hosting Saturday Night Live in 2018. Morena Baccarin, age 47, is also on the list; she recently appeared in a spin‑off

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Healthy Food Incentives: How a Community Board Shaped the Study

June 2, 2026

The FoodRx trial tested whether giving money to buy healthy food helps adults with type‑2 diabetes who also lack reliable access to groceries. The research team invited a group called All My Relations (AMR) to help guide the study, especially for Indigenous participants. The AMR board’s role grew

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Charli XCX’s New Album Mixes Music, Fashion and Film

June 2, 2026

Charli XCX is set to release a fresh collection of songs on July 24. The project, called “Music, Fashion, Film, ” promises a short run of eleven tracks that together last just over half an hour. Her Instagram post shows a cover art that puts three famous figures in the spotlight: John Cale for mu

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A $25 Million Hamptons Home: Legal Drama and a New Start

June 2, 2026

A former New York socialite is putting her Bridgehampton mansion on the market for $25 million after a tangled legal battle over a $3. 5 million mortgage she never paid. The house sits on seven acres and was once valued between $12 and $18 million, but the owner’s lender bought it at a Zoom auction

art

Unclear Visions: How AI Paints Scenes That Break the Rules

June 2, 2026

The article talks about a feature called visual indeterminacy in art made by AI tools known as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). Visual indeterminacy means a picture looks like it could be a real place, but when you look closely it cannot be understood in terms of normal space or perspective.

entertainment

A New Museum in LA Lets Fans Dive Into Star Wars and More

June 2, 2026

The long‑awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles will open on Sept. 22, offering visitors a chance to step into a world where famous Star Wars vehicles and other iconic pieces are on display. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts by highlighting that the museum will

science

HIV and COVID‑Vax: Why Some People Respond Differently

June 2, 2026

People with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy can still have a varied reaction to COVID‑19 vaccines. Researchers studied this by looking at how active the immune system is before vaccination and whether that predicts how well the vaccine works. The study included several clinics across dif

health

Eye Care Gaps for People With Intellectual Disabilities

June 2, 2026

People who have intellectual disabilities often struggle with vision problems, yet getting an eye exam can be hard. Families of those who have never gone to an eye doctor say that the main obstacles are cost, lack of transportation, and a shortage of doctors who understand their needs. Those fami

Spencer Pratt Sees Big Money From Celebs and Billionaires Ahead of LA Mayor Race

Under‑Five Survival in Southwest Ethiopia: What the Numbers Say

Celebrities Turning Older on June 2

Healthy Food Incentives: How a Community Board Shaped the Study

Charli XCX’s New Album Mixes Music, Fashion and Film

A $25 Million Hamptons Home: Legal Drama and a New Start

Unclear Visions: How AI Paints Scenes That Break the Rules

A New Museum in LA Lets Fans Dive Into Star Wars and More

HIV and COVID‑Vax: Why Some People Respond Differently

Eye Care Gaps for People With Intellectual Disabilities

A $25 Million Hamptons Home: Legal Drama and a New Start