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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Empty Storefronts Grow at Towson Mall as Shops Exit

Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Trump government offers Spirit Airlines a financial lifeline

A struggling airline known for its bright planes and rock-bottom fares could get a government rescue package. Officials are close to approving up to half a billion dollars in loans for Spirit Airlines, but in return they’ll receive warrants that give them a potential ownership stake. This deal follo

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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

Stars and Fans Mix in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing, and the arenas are buzzing with more than just hockey fans. Celebrities from both sports and entertainment have joined the crowds, turning the games into a celebrity‑filled spectacle. In Buffalo, an actor known for his role on “One Tree Hill” showe

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Life on the High‑End Flight: A Story of Fame and Controversy

A man who once lived in the shadows of diplomacy now lives under bright lights. He is the son of a former Iranian ambassador, but his own story has taken a very different turn. In late March he was filmed stepping onto a private jet, ready for a weekend in Ibiza. The video quickly spread online. He

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Big Money, Small Dates: A High‑Level Romance Under Scrutiny

A senior counterterrorism official in Washington has denied wrongdoing after a former partner raised concerns that she used him for expensive gifts and travel. The case began when the official, who works as Deputy Assistant Homeland Security Secretary for Counterterrorism, met a divorced business ex

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Fibroblasts: The Hidden Drivers of Gut Cancer

The link between long‑term gut inflammation and colorectal cancer is clear, but the focus has usually been on DNA changes in the lining cells. Recent research shows that the surrounding support cells, called fibroblasts, play a much bigger part than previously thought. These cells build the structur

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Fed’s Future: Why Some Say the Dot Plot Should Go

Kevin Warsh, a former Fed official, has sparked debate by saying the central bank should stop using forward guidance and its famous dot plot chart. The dot plot shows where each Fed governor expects short‑term interest rates to go, and investors use it to judge company valuations. Warsh argues that

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

UK Pledges Huge Sum to Cut Channel Boat Crossings

Britain has agreed to pay France up to 660 million pounds over three years to tighten security along the English Channel. The money will fund extra police, intelligence and military staff on French beaches and add new maritime patrols. If the measures fail to reduce crossings, the grant will end aft

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

PUSD Joins ADI Chain, Expanding Islamic Finance Reach

Palm Azgar Finance’s stablecoin PUSD, which mirrors Gulf currencies tied to the US dollar, is now live on ADI Chain—a Layer‑2 network that focuses on institutional settlement across the Middle East. The coin has already circulated roughly $2. 3 billion and is fully backed 1:1 by reserves in Saudi

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

New Zealand’s New Post‑Production Powerhouse Helps Global Filmmakers Finish Strong

The Wing is a fresh player in the film world, born from a partnership between Tavake Limited and Be Hope Films. Its mission is to give foreign producers working in New Zealand a smooth path from filming to financing. Instead of juggling separate post‑production companies and financiers, The Wing

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