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Columbia Settles EEOC Bias Claims for $21 Million

Columbia University settled EEOC claims alleging a hostile work environment for Jewish employees during campus protests. The agreement includes a $21 million compensation fund and a $200 million fine.
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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information

Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
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NSW to Allow Medically Prescribed Cannabis Users to Drive

NSW will let licensed medicinal cannabis patients drive with THC in their system below a set threshold. Premier Chris Minns said the change balances patient needs with road safety.
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AethexAI Launches Voice AI for African and Middle Eastern Markets

AethexAI launched a voice AI platform handling over 17,000 daily calls across Africa and the Middle East. The startup built small language models to support local dialects and reduce latency.
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Supreme Court Splits Differently in Two Major Rulings

The Supreme Court issued two major rulings with contrasting judicial alignments. In one case, conservatives united to limit racial gerrymandering claims; in another, liberals joined conservatives to strike down Trump-era tariffs.

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Columbia Settles EEOC Bias Claims for $21 Million

Columbia University settled EEOC claims alleging a hostile work environment for Jewish employees during campus protests. The agreement includes a $21 million compensation fund and a $200 million fine.
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NSW to Allow Medically Prescribed Cannabis Users to Drive

NSW will let licensed medicinal cannabis patients drive with THC in their system below a set threshold. Premier Chris Minns said the change balances patient needs with road safety.
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Supreme Court Splits Differently in Two Major Rulings

The Supreme Court issued two major rulings with contrasting judicial alignments. In one case, conservatives united to limit racial gerrymandering claims; in another, liberals joined conservatives to strike down Trump-era tariffs.
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Houston Group Submits Alternative Budget Proposals

The Houston People’s Budget Campaign submitted four alternative budget proposals ahead of the City Council’s June 4 vote. The plans would fund public services through property taxes instead of new fees like the mayor’s proposed trash charge.

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UK Government Backs Universal Studios Resort

The UK government commits £1.3 billion to support Universal Studios’ first European theme park near Bedford. The project is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate nearly £50 billion in economic growth by 2055.
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Ford Recalls 420,000 Vehicles For Seat Belt Defect

Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles due to a seat belt defect that may cause injury in a crash. The recall affects 2018–2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models and expands on earlier actions related to the same issue.
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6 Million Children Enroll in Trump Accounts

Nearly 6 million children have enrolled in Trump Accounts, new tax-advantaged savings accounts for minors launching July 4. The accounts allow contributions without requiring the child to have earned income.
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9/11 Memorial Launches $75 Million Youth Education Campaign

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum launched The Never Forget Fund to teach U.S. youth about the 2001 attacks. The campaign will support exhibits, classroom resources, and free access for students, first responders, and veterans.

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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information

Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
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Big Tobacco Strategies Used in Ultra-Processed Foods

Big tobacco firms applied cigarette marketing and formulation tactics to ultra-processed foods like Lunchables. Researchers say these methods targeted children’s psychological needs and increased health risks.
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Covered California Sees 19% Cancellation Rate After Subsidy Expiration

Covered California reported 374,000 cancellations in early 2026, the highest in four years. Executive director Jessica Altman cited the end of federal subsidies as the cause.
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New Maternity Billing Codes Take Effect in January

New fee-for-service billing codes for maternity care begin in January, replacing a decades-old bundled payment system. The change allows personalized care billing and separate reimbursement for specialists, with costs to patients depending on insurer adoption.

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Oetzi Hosts Living Ancient Yeasts

Researchers find metabolically active, cold-adapted yeasts in Oetzi the Iceman's body. Mohamed Sarhan and colleagues say the microbes may have been present since his death 5,300 years ago.
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Rosenthal and Lu Develop Single-Cell Spatial Pharmacobiology Platform

Eben Rosenthal and Guolan Lu created a new platform called single-cell spatial pharmacobiology to visualize drug-tumor interactions in human solid tumors. The tool reveals how stromal barriers block therapeutic antibodies and helps distinguish between poor drug delivery and low biological activity.
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Common Bean Plants Use Receptor to Detect Caterpillars

Researchers identified a cell-surface receptor in common bean plants that detects caterpillar feeding and triggers anti-herbivore defenses. Adam Steinbrenner’s team confirmed the receptor enables plants to attract predatory wasps during attacks.

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Palencia Has No Saves Since May 14

Daniel Palencia has not recorded a save since May 14, 2026, despite serving as the Cubs' closer. He has three saves total this season and expressed frustration over limited opportunities.
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Scamurra Visits Bills After Olympic Gold

Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra visited the Buffalo Bills’ practice and met Josh Allen. She received a stadium tour and exchanged jerseys after being invited due to her Olympic comments.