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Mar 05 2026CRYPTO

ZeroHash Seeks Trust Bank Status to Expand Crypto Services

ZeroHash, a company that builds tools for stablecoins, has filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to become a national trust bank. This type of charter lets it offer special digital‑asset services without running a traditional retail banking business. The firm wants to provide cus

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

More Hands on the Table Won’t Fix It

"People who feel unheard often point fingers at a small group of decision‑makers, saying the county didn’t listen. The truth is that the three commissioners usually read the letters and petitions, but they may simply disagree with what is being asked for. The main argument for adding two more seat

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Rail Merge Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Economy

Pennsylvania owns a lot of trees, farms and minerals. The state also has many factories that rely on trains to move goods. Railroads are a key part of the U. S. economy. A single freight train can carry what fifty trucks would move, so it saves money and cuts road traffic. Union Pacific and No

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Maine’s Forests Face a New Threat from a Power Line Plan

A plan approved last November by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promises to protect 50, 000 acres of forest as a buffer for a new power line that will stretch from the Quebec border to central Maine. The plan says half of this area must be managed as “mature forest habitat” and

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Missile Claims Face Strong Doha Pushback

The Iranian foreign minister told his Qatari counterpart that the recent missile strikes were aimed at U. S. targets, not Qatar. He said this during a conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al‑Thani, the Qatari minister of foreign affairs. Iran’s statement came after a series of attacks t

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Mar 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Illumia Rebrands and Celebrates 2026 Award Winners

The annual Momentum ’26 event, where users gather to learn and share, became the stage for Illumia’s fresh look. The company, known for its work in education, health care and corporate tech, rolled out a new visual identity that will replace the old Transact + CBORD name. A key part of the launch

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure

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Mar 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Beat in Manhattan: Control Resonant’s Action‑RPG Twist

Control Resonant moves away from its predecessor’s isolated vibe and opens up a larger, zone‑based Manhattan that feels more like a playground for action fans. The game shifts from a solitary investigation inside the Oldest House to a sprawling city split into distinct districts, giving players v

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

AI Centers vs. Farmland: Texas Votes on the Future

In a surprising turn, voters in Texas chose businessman Nate Sheets over longtime incumbent John Miller for the state’s agriculture commissioner role. The decision highlighted how the rise of artificial‑intelligence data centers may outweigh traditional farming concerns, even in a state known for it

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Mar 04 2026EDUCATION

Choosing Kids: How Early Schooling Shapes Family Plans

People often wonder why families decide to have fewer children in modern times. One factor that has gained attention is the timing of a child’s first school year, especially in China where kindergarten enrollment patterns are closely watched. Research shows that when parents plan to start a child

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