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AI Talk Takes Over Graduation Speeches

June 10, 2026

Recent commencement ceremonies across the country have seen a surge in speeches focused on artificial intelligence. Some speakers praised AI and faced boos, while others criticized it and received cheers. The trend started when a developer at the University of Central Florida warned that AI would sp

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New Zealand’s View of the U. S. Shifts: A New Threat, Not a Friend

June 10, 2026

A recent survey in New Zealand shows that more people now see the United States as a threat than China. The study, carried out by the Asia New Zealand Foundation, asked 2, 300 residents in January and February about their feelings toward major global powers. Only 39% described the U. S. as a friend,

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A College Choice That Beats a Draft

June 10, 2026

Thomas Haugh decided to stay at the University of Florida for another season instead of rushing toward an NBA draft spot. He wanted to keep living with his close friend and teammate Alex Condon, spend more time fishing, and be near his younger siblings while pursuing a second national championship.

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Mozambique’s push for fresh World Bank aid while IMF reviews its economy

June 10, 2026

Mozambique isn’t just hoping for cash—it’s actively courting two major lenders at once. While an IMF team wraps up a five-day visit to Maputo, the government is quietly negotiating the return of direct budget support from the World Bank. That means the country wants flexible funds it can spend freel

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GSR Steps Into Regulated Trading With New U. S. License

June 10, 2026

Last week an obscure crypto market-maker quietly turned into a registered broker-dealer in the United States. GSR, which has spent years making markets for digital tokens, now holds FINRA and SEC approvals that let it act as a middleman for big-money investors who want to buy, sell, or issue crypto-

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Top hockey and baseball matchups to watch on June 9

June 10, 2026

The Stanley Cup Final between Carolina and Vegas keeps getting more exciting. The first three games gave fans rare high-scoring action, with a total of 25 goals—the highest since 1981. No previous Final had seen both teams come back from multiple-goal deficits in the first two games. Carolina even e

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Europe Faces Pressure to Block Travel from Ebola-hit Areas Before World Cup

June 10, 2026

Across Africa, health workers keep battling the latest Ebola outbreak while soccer fans prepare for the World Cup kicking off in North America. U. S. officials are now asking Europe to join them in screening travelers from Central Africa, hoping to stop the virus from crossing borders. The American

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Severe storms on the way as heat peaks in the Northeast

June 10, 2026

A shift in weather patterns is bringing two key ingredients together for a stormy end to the week across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. After days of oppressive heat and high humidity, a cold front will collide with this air mass, sparking storms that could include damaging winds and hail.

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A Florida basketball star picks college over the NBA for now

June 10, 2026

Thomas Haugh, a top Florida basketball player, decided to stay in college for his final year instead of joining the NBA right away. He turned down a chance at a big payday—up to $26 million over four years—as a lottery pick. Instead, he’ll earn around $7 million from sponsorship deals and play with

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Judge Reverses Trump Rule That Hindered Wind and Solar Projects

June 9, 2026

A federal judge has overturned a rule put in place by the Trump administration that made it harder for wind and solar projects to receive federal tax breaks. The decision, issued by Judge Colleen Kollar‑Kotelly in Washington, DC, says the Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) did not