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May 17 2026POLITICS

Why a local election in Sonoma County is getting big money attention

A billboard along Highway 101 keeps reminding drivers about Todd Lands, one of three candidates running to fill an open seat on Sonoma County’s Board of Supervisors. The ad pushes his slogan "Less Talk. More Action, " but the real story behind Lands might be who’s paying for it. Campaign records sho

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May 16 2026CRYPTO

CZ’s Unexpected Lamborghini Ride and Other Surprises

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao shared a quirky moment from a recent podcast. He had never sat in a Lamborghini before, yet the host left one waiting for him at the exit. CZ laughed when he said, “I sat in it for a bit. ” The interview covered many topics: Bitcoin trends, artificial intellige

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May 15 2026CRYPTO

What a new crypto law could mean for your digital wallet

A big vote in the Senate Banking Committee later today could change how digital money works in the U. S. The bill, called CLARITY, already passed the House last summer but still needs seven Democratic votes to move forward in the Senate. Right now, crypto prices aren’t acting like the law will pass,

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Senate Pushes Crypto Rules Forward Despite Sharp Disagreements

The Senate Banking Committee just voted 15-9 to move a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not everyone agrees on how it should work. Two Democrats, Ruben Gallego from Arizona and Angela Alsobrooks from Maryland, joined all 13 Republicans in backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This b

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May 13 2026SPORTS

How one line from a rival player changed the fate of the Patriots dynasty

James Harrison spent years battling Tom Brady as a star for the Steelers, so when he joined the Patriots in 2017, he saw things from the other side. That year, owner Robert Kraft asked him a simple but loaded question: Who really made the Patriots so successful? Brady or Belichick? Harrison didn’t

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May 13 2026FINANCE

Retirement funds at risk in crypto bill debate

A group of major labor unions is raising alarms about a Senate bill that could change how retirement savings are invested. The five unions, representing millions of workers, argue the bill would let cryptocurrencies into pension plans without enough safeguards. They warn that if crypto values crash,

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Alaska Legislature Races to Finish Bills Before May Deadline

The state’s lawmakers are sprinting toward the end of their session, with less than two weeks left to pass a budget and other urgent measures before the constitutional deadline on May 20. Both chambers say a special session could focus on the Alaska LNG pipeline after the regular period ends, but ma

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Money, Law and the Big Players: How a Court Ruling Shaped Modern Politics

The story begins in the 1970s, after a scandal that shook the nation. New rules were made to stop rich people from buying elections. They set limits on how much could be spent and required donors to be named. Even the biggest campaign groups were capped at $1, 000 a year. One billionaire industriali

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May 08 2026POLITICS

Data Centers: Colorado’s New Chance to Grow

Colorado is facing a budget crunch and needs fresh investment. A new bill proposes giving state sales‑tax breaks to companies that build data centers, hoping the tech giant’s money will come back into local communities. Data centers are essential for cloud computing, gaming and online services

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May 08 2026FINANCE

Companies can\'t ignore AI anymore, or they\'ll struggle to keep up

Every business today needs AI, whether they like it or not. That’s not just a bold claim but a warning from a top investor. While people often think AI is only for tech startups, this investor argues that even traditional companies must adapt or get left behind. The shift isn’t just about buildi

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