VOL. 2026 · NO. 154 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026

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Technology

The world’s largest privately owned laser just turned on

Fusion startup Xcimer fired up the world's largest privately owned laser.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics · Also Worth Reading

Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?

Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
BBC News
Science · Also Worth Reading

US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones

Kuwait says one person is dead after drones hit civilian buildings including its international airport.
BBC News

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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
BBC News