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Jun 01 2026BUSINESS

Honoring Jeff Hayden and other Minnesota community leaders

Jeff Hayden, a well-known Minnesota politician, recently received the People's Advocate Award from the Cultural Wellness Center. This award recognizes his twelve years of service as a state senator and representative from Minneapolis. Hayden worked hard to bring attention to important community issu

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Where does America go when social science funding disappears?

Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro

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May 28 2026FINANCE

Crypto Listings May Spark a $1 Trillion Market

Jefferies forecasts that the next two years could bring a surge of crypto‑related public offerings, potentially expanding into a $1 trillion market within five years. The bank’s outlook follows its first Digital Assets Investor Conference, where executives from 35 digital‑asset firms met about 15

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May 27 2026POLITICS

New Jersey’s World Cup Boost: Small Shops Get a Global Spotlight

Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing hard to make sure New Jersey shines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a press gathering in Hackensack on May 26, she revealed the Welcome World Rewards Program. This new effort is part of a partnership with the New York‑New Jersey Host Committee and aims to bring

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Why the U. S. government might soon add Bitcoin to its financial toolkit

Government plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset are moving forward quietly behind the scenes. A key advisor, Patrick Witt, confirmed that an announcement is coming soon—though details remain under wraps. The effort, led by the White House’s digital assets team, focuses on setting up a legal fram

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Money Power: Idaho Gov. Little Leads the Fund‑Raising Race

Gov. Brad Little, the sitting governor of Idaho, has pulled in more cash for his 2026 campaign than any other candidate vying for statewide office. By the week before the primary, he had collected roughly $1. 8 million, according to the state’s official finance database. This total surpasses the

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May 14 2026POLITICS

New Rules Around the World Aim to Protect Kids Online

Governments are taking different steps to limit how young people use social media. Some countries want to block access entirely for certain age groups. Others are pushing for stricter checks before kids can sign up. The moves come after years of warnings about how too much screen time can affect men

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May 13 2026OPINION

Gas taxes in the spotlight as prices climb and budgets shrink

Governments worldwide are cutting fuel taxes to ease pain at the pump, but critics warn these quick fixes could backfire. Temporary breaks in gas taxes, seen in some U. S. states and European nations, might sound like good news for drivers but they shrink funds for roads and bridges. That money gap

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Amazon's Big Moves: Superyacht and Football Team on the Block

Jeff Bezos might be cutting back on one of his toys. His massive yacht, Koru, reportedly hit the market for over half a billion dollars. This 417-foot vessel needs a support crew and costs millions just to keep running. Its sheer size even caused headaches in the past, like when engineers nearly had

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Maryland’s governor could push for fairer voting rules

Governor Wes Moore recently hinted at backing open primaries during a TV interview, calling Maryland’s current voting system outdated. That’s a big deal because most Americans now want more flexible election rules. If Moore really means what he said, he should use his next legislative session to mak

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