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Mar 27 2026BUSINESS

Budget Battles: How a School District Scrutinized Contracts and Trips

A recent probe in a large Colorado school district has turned the spotlight on nearly $3 million of contracts and questions about international travel. The investigation, led by the board president, focuses on agreements signed between the district and a Texas‑based education firm called Education A

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Short‑Term Rentals in New Franklin: A New Rule and Mixed Feelings

New Franklin City Council has just passed a new rule about renting homes for less than 30 days. The law says that any such rental must be at least 300 feet away from another short‑term rental. The vote was close, with four council members in favor and three against. The rule was debated for months.

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

Young Leader Takes Charge of New Mexico Athletics

Ryan Berryman, 32, has stepped into the role of director at the University of New Mexico’s athletics department after a long journey that began with cleaning jerseys. His appointment marks the start of what the university calls a “new era” for its sports programs. Berryman’s path to leadership wa

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Mar 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI System Becomes Official Tool for U. S. Military Operations

The Pentagon has announced that Palantir’s Maven AI platform will officially join the U. S. armed forces as a core system, giving soldiers advanced tools for spotting and engaging threats across all environments. In a letter to top military leaders, Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg explaine

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

A New Era for Women’s Basketball

The WNBA and its players’ union have just signed a new collective bargaining agreement that could change the sport forever. After more than 100 hours of talks in New York, the deal was sealed at dawn on Wednesday. The players now have a higher salary cap—$7 million for 2026, up from $1. 5 mill

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Mar 18 2026BUSINESS

Business Buy‑Check: 6 Smart Steps

When a company plans to buy another, the first step is not just signing paperwork. It’s about digging into details that might turn a good deal into a headache later. A top finance officer who has handled many purchases in the past four years notes that the most overlooked part of buying a firm is c

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Mar 15 2026BUSINESS

NC Treasurer’s Early Move on Administrator Contract Sparks Debate

The state treasurer has begun the administrator contract process earlier than usual, a decision that has drawn attention from both supporters and critics. The move aims to speed up the selection of a new administrator for the state’s financial operations. Some people say this could help avoid delays

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

German Marquez: A Fresh Pitching Chapter in San Diego

German Marquez has returned to Major League baseball with a new contract in San Diego, showing that he still has plenty of skill left to offer. He first caught fans’ attention when he threw six solid innings against the Giants on March 6, allowing only four hits and striking out six with just 83

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Eagles’ New Year: Players Come and Go

The Eagles kicked off the NFL’s new league year with a big announcement: star defensive tackle Jordan Davis signed a hefty contract extension. The ceremony took place in the Jefferson Training Complex auditorium, where Davis talked about the future of the defense. He noted that some key players had

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

A New Face for AI in the Pentagon

The U. S. military and a leading AI company have entered a heated disagreement that could reshape how technology is used in defense. The clash began when the Pentagon asked the AI lab to remove safety limits that would stop the government from using its models for autonomous weapons or spying on

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