Day: June 8, 2025

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Ukraine’s drone war gets gamified: Why ‘Bonus points for kills’ is more than a morale booster

Welcome to the world of “є-бали” [ye-baly]— a Ukrainian play on words roughly translating to “e-points” but with a knowing wink at its vulgar slang twin. The official name is “Army of Drones: Bonus,” a government program launched by Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation. It transforms battlefield success into virtual tokens. Kill a Russian t…
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Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open in epic five set match against Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday and retain his French Open title for a second straight year.
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Olive oil can increase the ‘fat cell soldiers’ in your body — what that means for your waistline

Worried olive oil is making you gain weight? A new study shows it’s not so simple.
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Broadway’s biggest night is here — How to watch the 2025 Tonys for free

Who will take home the night’s top prizes?
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Runaway Zebra Recaptured in Tennessee County

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, which had been searching for the animal for nearly a week, said that it was found on Sunday and returned to its owner.
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Zebra that eluded searchers for days captured and airlifted in Tennessee

Zebra that eluded searchers for days captured and airlifted in Tennessee
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Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections

Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections
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Ameen Khalifa survived gunfire on a first trip to get food at Gaza’s new aid hub, but not the second

Ameen Khalifa survived gunfire on a first trip to get food at Gaza’s new aid hub, but not the second
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Jalen Brunson breaks silence on Knicks’ shocking Tom Thibodeau firing

The Knicks announced the stunning decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday.
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Skateboarding ‘Mecca’ under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years

Skaters are kickflipping with joy. A massive section of public space under the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge has reopened after 15 years with a spate of new amenities – including a site once known as the “mecca of New York skateboarding.” Two acres of “The Arches,” named for the 53 arches under the…