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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Who really controls car repair?

The government and car companies recently held talks about who should fix your vehicle when it breaks. Big names like General Motors and Ford joined in, along with senators and car dealer groups. The meeting was about a growing fight over whether you can repair your own car or must use approved shop

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Jun 05 2026FINANCE

Crypto vs Banks: Who Really Wins With New Rules?

A disagreement between a major bank boss and a crypto chief is heating up over new rules for digital money. Brian Armstrong, who runs the crypto exchange Coinbase, recently called out Jamie Dimon from JPMorgan for attacking his ideas. Armstrong didn’t hold back, calling Dimon’s views "kind of sad. "

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Ohio debates the need for another top trauma center in Cleveland

Some Ohio lawmakers aren’t convinced Cleveland needs a third Level 1 trauma center, despite plans by Cleveland Clinic to build one by 2028. Eleven state legislators recently asked the hospital system to pause and prove why the region truly needs the extra facility. They argue that expanding care sho

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

How Crypto Money is Shaping Next Year’s Races

Crypto-linked political action committees just wrapped up another big win in June, backing eleven candidates who all crossed the finish line. Unlike past cycles when these groups mostly supported well-known crypto fans, Fairshake now seems more interested in building bridges with Democrats who weren

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Jun 03 2026LIFESTYLE

A Fresh Start on a Tiny Island

After finishing university, many graduates dream of big-city jobs and flashy careers. But one person took a different path—moving to a remote island with fewer than 60 residents. Instead of heading to London like so many peers, they chose Fair Isle, a tiny dot in the ocean far from the hustle of mod

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

How Credit Card Rewards Help Families and Small Businesses

Running a small business and raising kids means every dollar counts. Credit card rewards have become a smart way for families to stretch their budgets, especially when travel costs keep rising. A Colorado mom explains how she uses these rewards to fund family trips and business expenses. But a new b

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

College Sports Under New Congressional Watch

A new bipartisan proposal from Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell has thrown the world of college athletics into a debate about federal control. The bill, spanning 111 pages, tackles everything from how long players can compete to when teams can hire coaches and how television revenue is shared am

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Drive‑Thru Story: Rhode Island’s 1992 Condom Hut Film

A new movie called “Rubber Hut” is in production, telling the tale of a 1992 drive‑through condom shop that once stood in Rhode Island. The original idea came from Emanuella DelVecchio, a former flight attendant who wanted to fight the AIDS crisis by selling condoms from a repurposed photo‑booth. Th

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May 31 2026SPORTS

College sports cash rules under the spotlight

A new bill aims to stop the wild spending spree in college sports that’s turning campuses into mini-pro leagues. The Protect College Sports Act would set limits on how much money flows to top athletes through deals tied to their fame. But even with support from both Democrats and Republicans, the bi

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May 30 2026FINANCE

Banks vs Crypto: A Fight Over Money Rules

Big banks and crypto companies are in a heated battle over who gets to control digital money. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, recently called Brian Armstrong, head of Coinbase, "full of it" in a clash over new rules for crypto. Dimon insists banks should set the rules for digital assets, while Coinbas

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