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How AI and Crypto Boom Could Hit Your Wallet and the Planet

May 27, 2026

The rise of AI and cryptocurrency isn’t just changing how we use technology—it’s also reshaping where our energy comes from and how much we pay for electricity. A recent study warns that by 2030, powering the growing number of data centers for these industries could push electricity costs up by near

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Why U. S. Crypto Growth Stalls Without Better Tax Rules

May 27, 2026

The U. S. is trying to bring order to the wild west of crypto with new rules, but those rules miss a big problem: taxes are still a nightmare. The Clarity Act promises clearer lines for crypto businesses, but it doesn’t fix how crypto taxes work. Right now, reporting forms for crypto trades are conf

health

Plans for a U. S. health post in Kenya during Ebola fears

May 27, 2026

Officials in Washington want to open a small quarantine station in Kenya for Americans returning from Ebola-hit parts of Central Africa. Instead of setting up the site at home, they’re looking abroad—just in case someone gets sick after possible contact with the virus. A group of U. S. public health

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Hospital Closure Leaves Chicago Neighborhood Without Emergency Care

May 27, 2026

A sudden hospital closure in Oak Park has left a Chicago neighborhood struggling to get quick emergency help. When Rev. Ira Acree’s wife needed medical care recently, the trip to the closest hospital took 20 minutes by ambulance instead of the usual five-minute drive. That extra time can mean the di

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Small businesses in New York push back against AI data centers

May 27, 2026

Across New York, nearly 500 small business owners are raising alarms about a new tech trend that could drain their resources. They’ve joined forces to call for a three-year pause on building giant AI data centers, worried these facilities will hike up electricity costs, strain water supplies, and ta

lifestyle

What does it mean to be Wasian today?

May 27, 2026

The term Wasian—mixing white and Asian heritage—has popped up everywhere lately, mostly because a bunch of well-known faces have started using it. Think Olympic skaters, actors and musicians who suddenly feel seen in a way they didn’t growing up. For some, the label is helpful. It’s a quick way to s

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Time to rethink COVID vaccine updates for 2026

May 27, 2026

Health experts now face a key decision: should next year’s COVID vaccines focus on the newest virus strains? U. S. regulatory advisors meet Thursday to vote on whether to switch from the current LP. 8. 1 target to newer variants like XFG, which now dominates new infections. This isn’t just about sci

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Qualcomm’s AI chips find a big buyer in ByteDance

May 27, 2026

A deal between Qualcomm and ByteDance shows how U. S. chip companies are trying to break into the AI hardware space even when trade rules limit their reach. ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has agreed to buy millions of Qualcomm’s AI-focused chips designed for data centers. This isn’t just abou

crime

Teens, parents and cops: what really happens in Chicago’s summer safety plans

May 27, 2026

Chicago’s warmer months bring two things: sunshine and hard choices. Every April, flyers pop up online promising “Hyde Park takeovers, ” big teen meetups that sometimes turn into fights, theft or worse. Last year a 14-year-old died after one of those nights. This year, adults in Hyde Park chose a di

finance

A Tech Worker's Simple Life and Big Goals

May 27, 2026

At 24, a software engineer in San Francisco brings in over $300, 000 a year but chooses to live with almost no material possessions. He doesn’t own a couch, TV, or car, and he says his minimalist lifestyle isn’t about deprivation—it’s a calculated choice. Instead of filling his apartment with furnit