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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Yankees Aim to Revive Their Offense in Upcoming Duel with Rays

The Yankees are ready to change their batting approach after a disappointing Friday night. They have struggled at the plate, striking out 12 times and hitting only . 112 in their last three games. The team lost 5-3 to the Rays, scoring only a few runs early and relying on a pinch‑hit homer in the ei

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

Coastal High School Sports Awards: Winter Winners Coming Soon

The Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards, backed by Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, has released the nominees for player of the year in winter sports. These athletes will be celebrated during a live ceremony on June 5 at the Savannah Convention Center, where winners for each sport will be nam

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Who Controls the Strait? Iran’s New Toll Plan Sparks Global Concern

Iran is pushing a bold idea in ongoing war talks: charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. This strait isn’t just any route—it’s a global lifeline. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil moves through here, along with food

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

A Quick Look at Massachusetts' Health Funding Fix

Massachusetts just set aside another $300 million to keep public workers' health plans running until summer. Lawmakers pushed this through fast, signing the bill the same day it cleared both chambers. The money targets the Group Insurance Commission, which handles health plans for roughly 460, 000 p

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Apr 07 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs: Easy Access, Big Trade‑Offs

A big Wall Street firm can pull out $171 million from Bitcoin ETFs in a single afternoon, while an Ohio resident quietly buys a few dollars’ worth of real Bitcoin on a mobile app. Both are dealing with the same digital asset, yet their experiences differ sharply. Bitcoin ETFs let you buy a share of

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Baseball’s toughest skill? Getting runners home

The New York team started their home season strong but found runs hard to come by. Pitchers like Will Warren kept them in games, but the team struggled to push runners across the plate. In the first six innings, they managed just five runs against Miami, despite controlling most of the action. A bi

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Higher Baggage Fees Hit Travelers Amid Rising Fuel Costs

United Airlines has announced a hike in checked‑bag charges, raising the fee for the first two bags by $10 and adding an extra $50 for a third bag. The change, effective on tickets bought after April 3, follows a similar move by JetBlue earlier in March. Passengers traveling to the U. S. , Mexico, C

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Mar 25 2026FINANCE

Big Gains in 401(k)s: Is It Time to Re‑think Your Plan?

Many people notice their retirement accounts have grown a lot after years of market ups and downs. In late 2025, the average balance in a 401(k) hit $146, 400, up more than ten percent from the same time last year. The average IRA also climbed to $137, 095. This is good news for workers who save for

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Governors Lose Power to Pick College Trustees

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Cutting the Cost of Ticket Fees in New York

In New York, many people are paying extra for everyday services. Banks add convenience fees, overdraft charges and other hidden costs that seem to disappear into the ether. These fees are especially tough on people who do not have a lot of money, and they keep state workers from getting what they

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