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Buc-ee's to open westernmost location soon, with more new stores on the way

Buc-ee's is heading where it's never been before: the West.

Chicago, IL / WGN News / Jun 13 / 89% positive
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Health Medical Xpress Jun 13
Key mechanism regulating the anti-inflammatory function of extracellular vesicles identified

A study led by the Innovation in Vesicles and Cells for Application in Therapy (IVECAT) group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has identified a key mechanism regulating the anti-inflammatory function of extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stromal cells. The findings, published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, provide new insights into the therapeutic potential of these vesicles in inflammatory diseases and ischemic processes.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 13
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Join bet365 sportsbook with the bonus code to unlock an exclusive welcome offer of Bet $10, get $365 in bonus bets for the World Cup.

Health Medical Xpress Jun 13
Diabetes substantially increases mortality risk for organ transplant recipients, analysis reveals

People with an organ transplant who develop or have existing diabetes are more likely to die than those without diabetes, according to a comprehensive analysis of solid-organ transplant recipients presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.

Science Science Daily Jun 13
Your brain can keep improving into your 90s, study finds

A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults ranging from age 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age, challenging the common belief that mental sharpness must decline as we get older. Participants spent just a few minutes a day on brain-training activities, and researchers found measurable gains across multiple aspects of brain health, including thinking clarity, emotional well-being, and sense of purpose.

Chicago, IL WGN News Jun 13
Weekend Break: The Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

CHICAGO — A three-day event featuring more than 100 in-water boats and yachts is taking place in Chicago this weekend. The Windy City Boat & Yacht Show got underway on Friday at Burnham Harbor. The event offers guests the chance to check out the latest in luxury yachts, powerboats, sailing vessels, and cutting-edge marine technology. [...]

New York, NY NY Post Jun 13
Knicks’ art pops up all over NYC as fans paint the city orange and blue during historic championship run

The New York Knicks historic run for the NBA finals has left fans bursting with creative inspiration, with artists painting street murals to celebrate the team.

Boston, MA WBUR Jun 13
The Scottish Tartan Army invades Boston for the World Cup

The Massachusetts portion of FIFA's Men's World Cup action kicks off Saturday night when Scotland takes on Haiti. BBC Scotland's Amy Irons and Steven Mill discuss the fans who are obsessed with the Scottish team and to offer their take on Boston's hospitality.

Global The Borgen Project Jun 13
11 Movies About Poverty

Film critic Roger Ebert described cinema as a machine that generates empathy. Whatever their backgrounds, people can be moved by movies about poverty, starvation and inequality. Movies about poverty reach audiences worldwide and allow them to identify with and empathize with the struggles others face.  Stories can break through barriers that facts and statistics alone […] The post 11 Movies About Poverty appeared first on The Borgen Project.

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'The A'ja Wilson Show' stops by Portland ahead of Aces vs. Fire game

A'ja Wilson visited the Washington Square Mall in Oregon as part of her "The A'ja Wilson Show" tour, where fans could meet her, create custom bracelets and t-shirts, and explore her signature footwear line.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 13
Trooping the Colour 2026: Royal Family’s most eye-catching moments

The royal family gathered for the annual Trooping the Colour 2026 celebration in London.