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Mar 05 2026CRYPTO

American Bitcoin’s Big BTC Grab While Banks Push Back on Crypto Yields

American Bitcoin, a mining firm linked to the Trump family, has added more than 6, 500 bitcoins to its treasury, pushing it into the upper tier of publicly listed companies that hold crypto on their books. The move came after the company bought 500 bitcoins in the last three weeks, valuing its holdi

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Mar 02 2026FINANCE

High‑Yield BDCs: A Quick Look at the Risks

Business Development Companies, or BDCs, often promise big dividends that can tempt investors looking for steady income. The allure is strong: many BDCs offer returns that beat traditional bonds and some stocks, which makes them seem like a gold mine for retirees or anyone needing cash flow. But

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Feb 28 2026BUSINESS

Big Airline Clash at Chicago O’Hare and FAA’s Plan to Cut Flights

American Airlines and United are fighting over gate space at Chicago O’Hare, a battle that has pushed the airport to its limits. The dispute began when American lost several gates because it didn’t rebuild its schedule quickly enough after the pandemic, a move that came sooner than lease agreemen

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Feb 27 2026CRYPTO

Trump Sons’ Bitcoin Company Loses $59 Million in Fourth Quarter

American Bitcoin, a mining firm linked to former President Donald Trump’s sons, posted a $59. 45‑million loss in the last quarter of 2025. The company earned a profit of $3. 48 million in the same period last year and had made money in the previous quarter, showing a sharp reversal. Revenue cl

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Scientists Head to Australia for Better Funding

American researchers are moving overseas because money for science in the U. S. is shrinking. The last year’s cuts hit projects on inequality, gender and climate change hard. Universities stopped hiring new staff, cut graduate spots and reduced PhD places. Other countries see this as a chance

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Domestic Mining Push: A New Path for Critical Minerals

American companies that build batteries, cars and tech gadgets depend on graphite. China supplies most of it, making the U. S. vulnerable to supply cuts or price hikes. A new law encourages domestic mining projects like Graphite One’s Alaska deposit, the biggest graphite site in America. The bill as

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Feb 06 2026SPORTS

The Local Sports Beat: Why Small Papers Still Matter

Small newspapers keep the pulse of their communities alive by covering local athletes before they become national stars. A few years ago, a young player from Virginia Beach talked about a childhood race he lost to his mom and vowed never to compete again, yet the next year he led a high‑school footb

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

A Glimpse into America's Health: Good News and Challenges Ahead

America's health story is a mix of good news and tough challenges. In 2024, the average American's life expectancy hit a record high of 79 years. This is a big deal because it's a 0. 6-year jump from the previous year. The main reason? A drop in drug overdose deaths. This is a win for public health

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Racial Divides: A Look at America's Growing Problem

America is facing a tough time with racism. It's not like the old days, but it's still a big issue. Some people think it's getting worse, like it was in South Africa during apartheid. That was a dark time when people were treated unfairly because of their skin color. In the U. S. , racism isn't as

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Keeping Payments Smooth and Secure: A New Tool for Businesses

Businesses often lose money when customers' cards expire or get replaced. Charge1, a company that helps businesses handle payments, has a new tool to fix this problem. It's called the Automatic Card Updater (ACU). This tool automatically updates card details for businesses that sell things on a subs

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