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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Speeding Up TV License Checks: A New FCC Approach

The Federal Communications Commission may begin reviewing broadcast station licenses earlier than the usual 2028 deadline, according to Chair Brendan Carr. This move comes as he pushes investigations into major news outlets such as NBC, ABC, PBS and NPR. Carr said the agency can grant early renewals

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Mar 16 2026EDUCATION

Confidence, Reality and Pharmacy Grades

Pharmacy learners often think they know how well they will do on tests, but their guesses are usually too high. The problem is a lack of metacognitive awareness – the skill of checking one’s own understanding. When students overestimate, they also feel overly confident about their predictions.

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

JPMorgan Leads Big Loan Sale to Fund EA’s Buyout

The banking group, headed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. , has started a massive cross‑border leveraged loan offering worth $5. 75 billion to help fund the purchase of Electronic Arts Inc. The deal is among the largest of its kind in recent memory. Investors can buy a $4 billion term loan, labeled “B”, at

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

New Online Banking Platform Lets Users Move Money Anytime, Anywhere

A new digital banking system has appeared on the market. The platform is owned by Providence Trust Inc, a company that wants to make money handling simple for people all over the world. The service works on computers and phones, so users can check their balances, send money, or apply for a loan when

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Firm Lets Big Investors Pay for Fast‑Track Access

World Liberty Financial, a crypto group linked to the Trump family, has launched a new tier called “Super Nodes. ” To join, an investor must lock $5 million worth of WLFI tokens for 180 days. Those who do get extra voting power and a guaranteed spot in meetings with the company’s business team

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

USA Beats Dominican Republic to Reach Third Straight WBC Final

The U. S. baseball team won a close 2‑1 game against the Dominican Republic, moving on to the World Baseball Classic final for a third straight year. The win was not as dominant as some expected, but it kept the team alive in a tough tournament. In the first inning, Junior Caminero hit a long hom

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Mar 16 2026WEATHER

Snow and Wind Surprise the Smokies

East Tennessee woke up to a sunny March day, but now a sharp cold front is set to arrive. A big winter storm could bring up to five inches of snow on the highest peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that lasts from 1 p. m. today until

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Mar 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Where Do Hollywood’s Golden Men Live?

Oscar winners have their own quirks about where they keep the shiny statues that symbolize career peaks. Some stash them in fancy museums, others hide them under beds or on kitchen counters. The choice often reflects personal comfort, privacy needs, or a touch of humor. One veteran actor leaves his

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Rules Get a Boost in Australia

Australia’s Senate Economics Committee has pushed forward a new bill that would force crypto exchanges and token platforms to follow the same rules as traditional banks. The proposal, called the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, aims to close loopholes that let digital ass

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Crypto Pardon Debate Stalls in Congress

In a recent round of political chatter, Senator Bernie Moreno—known for his support of cryptocurrency legislation—strongly opposed the idea that former crypto trader Sam Bankman‑Fried should receive a presidential pardon. Moreno called the businessman “a piece of shit” and urged that he face long pr

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