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technology

‘Superconducting puddles’: Diamond’s hidden networks could power future quantum chips

By Interesting Engineering | Georgina Jedikovska | 6/16/2026 2:47 PM

US scientists have shed light on the physics behind diamond’s superconductivity, which could help engineers... ... Read full Story

upstate

Saratoga County Fair theme to celebrate America's anniversary

By NEWS10 ABC | Caton Deuso | 6/16/2026 2:45 PM

Fair season is approaching, and the Saratoga County Agriculture Society has shared the daily schedule for the 2026 fair. ... Read full Story

soccer

Real Madrid manager Mourinho likes €60 million-rated Portuguese defender – report

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:45 PM

With Jose Mourinho at the helm of affairs, Real Madrid are carrying out a major defensive overhaul this summer.Three new signings have already been made in the form of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries... ... Read full Story

soccer

Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Talented Striker This Summer: Should Le Bris Go For Him?

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:45 PM

In a recent report, Sunderland Echo claimed that Sunderland are in the mix to sign Saint-Etienne striker Lucas Stassin this summer. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats are facing competition fro... ... Read full Story

metro

Knicks fan dog shot dead by LAPD raises insane six-figure sum for his justice campaign

By New York Post | Nina Joudeh | 6/16/2026 2:45 PM

A GoFundMe campaign created in memory of Jameson, a 2-year-old golden retriever, Saint Bernard and poodle mix, had raised more than $115,000 as of Tuesday morning. ... Read full Story

connecticut

Sarah Gordon joins CT Mirror as photojournalist

By CT Mirror | Gabby DeBenedictis | 6/16/2026 2:45 PM

Gordon, a longtime newspaper photographer, will work alongside CT Mirror's reporters to develop stories and make images. ... Read full Story

long_island

Selden driver admits guilt in hit-and-run that killed New York City peace officer

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/16/2026 2:43 PM

A Selden man pleaded guilty in connection with a November midday hit-and-run crash on Boyle Road that killed a 37-year-old New York City Department of Homeless Services peace officer as she walked along the roadway. The post Selden driver admits guilt in hit-and-run that killed New York City peace officer appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

auto

2028 Audi A6 Allroad

By Car and Drive | | 6/16/2026 2:43 PM

What We Know So Far ... Read full Story

music

Riley Green & Blake Pendergrass Take Early Honors Ahead of Nashville Songwriter Awards

By Billboard | Jessica Nicholson | 6/16/2026 2:40 PM

The ninth annual Nashville Songwriter Awards will be held in September. ... Read full Story

food

For The Hands Down Best Cheeseburgers, Use This Grilling Method

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) | 6/16/2026 2:39 PM

Summertime brings cookouts and that means tasty cheese burgers on the grill. For the best possible burgers, there is a correct grilling method. ... Read full Story

soccer

Tottenham agree £52 million deal for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:38 PM

Tottenham are closing in on their third defensive signing after bringing in Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers ... Read full Story

soccer

Chalobah call-up fits Tuchel pattern

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:38 PM

Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevor Chalobah after Tino Livramento's injury makes sense if you follow the pattern of his squad selections so far. Tuchel has a system that he is unlikely to change mid-tournament - and he has opted for tall, positionally versatile players. In addition to the 11 players who started the last game against Costa Rica, only Marc Guehi, Marcus Rashford and Morgan Rogers are also likely to contest starting positions. ... Read full Story

soccer

Lyon identify Julien Duranville as Afonso Moreira’s replacement as agreement is reached with Dortmund

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:35 PM

According to a report from Sky Germany, Lyon have identified Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville (20) as their replacement for the departing Afonso Moreira (21). The Portuguese forward looks set ... ... Read full Story

soccer

Report: Arsenal reach Kone agreement as Roma ask for €50m

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:35 PM

Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Manu Koné and are pushing to complete a deal with Roma before the end of the month, with the French midfielder identified as Mikel Arteta’s primar... ... Read full Story

soccer

Liverpool in position to beat Arsenal to sensational star everyone wants

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:35 PM

Liverpool will have the upper hand in any move for an in-demand superstar.There's little question that teams will be throwing money at Lille over the next couple of months. There was already plenty of... ... Read full Story

nation

Ohio Gov. DeWine calls on state to abolish death penalty

By upi.com | | 6/16/2026 2:35 PM

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday called on state lawmakers to abolish the death penalty. ... Read full Story

metro

San Recto voting conspiracy takes LA by storm over uncounted ballots in mysterious California city that doesn’t exist

By New York Post | Katie Jerkovich | 6/16/2026 2:34 PM

A social media post alleged that hundreds of ballots for LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt were found in a San Reto dumpster, but the city does not exist. ... Read full Story

soccer

Sunderland defender Westrup signs new deal

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:30 PM

Sunderland defender Brianna Westrup has signed a new one-year contract with the club.The Lady Black Cats announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 29-year-old def... ... Read full Story

soccer

Journalist: Key Newcastle stalwart to leave as £18.5m deal completed

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 2:30 PM

Newcastle United Transfer Plans Take Shape Amid Major Summer ChangesNewcastle United’s summer rebuild is accelerating with quiet confidence behind the scenes, even as significant structural and squa... ... Read full Story

world

Carney caught on hot mic pitching Chinese EV import deal to Trump at G7

By Global News | Sean Boynton | 6/16/2026 2:30 PM

The deal with China has raised concern within the Trump administration, with Trump himself threatening new tariffs and saying he won't allow Canada to become a 'drop-off port.' ... Read full Story

art

Ant Hamlyn Taps into the Optimism of Y2K in Squished Floral Sculptures

by Colossal | Jun 16 2026

basketball

NBA offseason bold predictions: Stars on the move, LeBron James leaves Lakers, Draft shocker and more

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jun 16 2026

beauty

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

by The List | Mar 02 2025

entertainment

Celeb Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Layke Shares the Sneaky Summer Skincare Mistakes You Might Be Making

by ET Online | Jun 15 2026

exercise

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2026

food

Maker’s Mark will Launch a Pop-Up on the Summit of Aspen Mountain

by THE MANUAL | Jun 16 2026

football

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

game

Weeks After Launching A Great Game On Game Pass, Dev Lays Off Its Staff

by GameSpot | Jun 16 2026

health

FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor for Kids

by Healthline.com | Jun 16 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Correct Someone Who’s Wrong?

by Reader's Digest | Jun 12 2026

mental

Dreading the Doctor? Experts Offer 6 Tips for Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

by thehealthy.com | Jun 12 2026

odd_fun

Watch: San Diego Zoo fills bear habitat with man-made snow

by United Press International, Inc. | Jun 16 2026

real_estate

Business is booming along Fifth Ave. in Midtown NYC — but community is wary of Mamdani admin’s redesign plans

by NY Post | Jun 16 2026

technology

Deep-space ‘UFO’ winds discovered quenching star formation in the early universe

by Interesting Engineering | Jun 17 2026

upstate

Watervliet graduating seniors receive free laptops

by NEWS10 ABC | Jun 16 2026

Word of the Day

wifty

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 17, 2026 is:

wifty • \WIF-tee\ • adjective

Wifty, a synonym of ditzy, describes something or someone eccentrically silly or scatterbrained.

// The play features a wifty character who starts out blissfully unaware of the conflict driving the plot but ultimately pulls it together to save the day.

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Examples:

“When he dreams, he dreams about moving to Wyoming, which he has visited with his family. ... Sometimes when he talks about this, it sounds as ordinary and hard-boiled as a real estate appraisal; other times it can sound fantastical and wifty and achingly naive ...” — Susan Orlean, Joyride: A Memoir, 2025

Did you know?

Whence wifty? Wordsmiths have been wondering for a while. The earliest print evidence of wifty comes from the early 20th century, though the word was certainly being used in spoken English before that. The adjective suffix -y is clear enough; when added to another word it can mean “full of” (as in “muddy), “having the character of” (think “waxy”), “tending or inclined to” (as in “sleepy”), etc. So what’s wift? Well, that element could come from whiff, which as a noun can refer to a quick puff or slight gust of air—a person described by the word wifty might also, if unkindly, be called an airhead. Or perhaps the wift is related to waft, “to move or go lightly on a buoyant medium,” if it’s fair to say that the wifty among us have their heads in the clouds. Whatever once may have been known about it, the answer is now blowing in the wind.

‘Superconducting puddles’: Diamond’s hidden networks could power future quantum chips

Saratoga County Fair theme to celebrate America's anniversary

Real Madrid manager Mourinho likes €60 million-rated Portuguese defender – report

Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Talented Striker This Summer: Should Le Bris Go For Him?

Knicks fan dog shot dead by LAPD raises insane six-figure sum for his justice campaign

Sarah Gordon joins CT Mirror as photojournalist

Selden driver admits guilt in hit-and-run that killed New York City peace officer

2028 Audi A6 Allroad

Riley Green & Blake Pendergrass Take Early Honors Ahead of Nashville Songwriter Awards

For The Hands Down Best Cheeseburgers, Use This Grilling Method

Tottenham agree £52 million deal for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke

Chalobah call-up fits Tuchel pattern

Lyon identify Julien Duranville as Afonso Moreira’s replacement as agreement is reached with Dortmund

Report: Arsenal reach Kone agreement as Roma ask for €50m

Liverpool in position to beat Arsenal to sensational star everyone wants

Ohio Gov. DeWine calls on state to abolish death penalty

San Recto voting conspiracy takes LA by storm over uncounted ballots in mysterious California city that doesn’t exist

Sunderland defender Westrup signs new deal

Journalist: Key Newcastle stalwart to leave as £18.5m deal completed

Carney caught on hot mic pitching Chinese EV import deal to Trump at G7

Ant Hamlyn Taps into the Optimism of Y2K in Squished Floral Sculptures

NBA offseason bold predictions: Stars on the move, LeBron James leaves Lakers, Draft shocker and more

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

Celeb Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Layke Shares the Sneaky Summer Skincare Mistakes You Might Be Making

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

Maker’s Mark will Launch a Pop-Up on the Summit of Aspen Mountain

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Weeks After Launching A Great Game On Game Pass, Dev Lays Off Its Staff

FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor for Kids

Is It Really Rude to Correct Someone Who’s Wrong?

Dreading the Doctor? Experts Offer 6 Tips for Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

Watch: San Diego Zoo fills bear habitat with man-made snow

Business is booming along Fifth Ave. in Midtown NYC — but community is wary of Mamdani admin’s redesign plans

Deep-space ‘UFO’ winds discovered quenching star formation in the early universe

Watervliet graduating seniors receive free laptops

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Watch: San Diego Zoo fills bear habitat with man-made snow

2.Lottery player's forgetfulness leads to $1.05M jackpot

3.Look: Loose emu's origins a mystery in New Jersey

4.Look: German man assembles world's largest Lego sausage

5.Look: What 'sounded like a dog' in Conn. storm drain was a baby raccoon

6.Watch: Cat wanders onto stage during 'Romeo and Juliet' ballet performance

7.$100 lottery win leads Va. man to $100,000 prize

8.Watch: Fireball lights the night sky over 15 U.S. states

9.Watch: Real estate agent finds Arkansas house overrun with snakes

10.Watch: Kangaroo on the loose in field near Montreal