JESSE GOMEZ JR

Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Parish Leader Faces Ethics Scrutiny Over Cruise‑Catering Deal

The Louisiana Board of Ethics has released a statement claiming that West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard broke rules by using his office to benefit a family restaurant. The claim centers on the Oyster Bar, a local eatery owned by Havard and his son Davis. Between September 2023 and May 2

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Mar 31 2026CRYPTO

Ripple’s CEO Warns About a New Regulatory Crunch

The chief executive of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has spoken out against what he calls a looming “Gary Gensler moment, ” warning that the crypto sector cannot handle another wave of strict regulation from the Biden administration. In a recent interview, he pointed out that markets have faced toug

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

South Africa Mulls Cutting Fuel Tax to Ease Price Pressure

South Africa’s top finance official is weighing a reduction in the fuel levy, a move that could help soften the cost of petrol for everyday commuters. The decision follows rising global oil prices sparked by tensions in Iran, which have already started to affect local fuel costs. The country’s econ

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Blakeman Faces Funding Block: Is New York’s Public Finance Fair?

New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act

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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Funding Moves Show Shift to Core Infrastructure

The latest wave of startup funding points toward a focus on the underlying systems that drive tomorrow’s technology. Investors are pouring money into projects that build the backbone for AI, space computing, and digital security rather than just new consumer apps. One standout deal is a $400 mill

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Florida Company Wins Pennsylvania Tax Refund

A Florida‑based corporation recently secured a refund of corporate net income tax from Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue. The company had paid taxes for the 2022 year, claiming that its business in Pennsylvania was minimal—just taking orders for physical goods. According to the law, if a c

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Jaden Ivey Cut Loose After Controversial Posts

The Chicago Bulls have decided to part ways with guard Jaden Ivey, citing behavior that the team believes harms its reputation. Ivey’s decision to leave came after a series of outspoken videos on his Instagram, where he criticized the LGBTQ community and called Catholicism “false. ” These rema

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Mar 31 2026RELIGION

Youth, Faith and School Rules

In a high‑school hallway near Tel Aviv, a student named Orel Malik began arranging tefillin on a table during lunch. Tefillin are small leather boxes that hold sacred scrolls, worn by observant men during morning prayers. Malik’s goal was to invite classmates to pause and pray between lessons. When

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Bulls Cut Jaden Ivey After Controversial Livestream

Jaden Ivey’s stint with the Chicago Bulls ended abruptly when the team released him on Monday, citing “conduct detrimental to the team. ” The move followed a recent Instagram livestream in which Ivey criticized the NBA’s Pride Month celebrations and made sharp remarks about religion, calling Catholi

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Jaden Ivey’s Instagram Outburst Leads to Bulls Release

The Chicago Bulls decided to part ways with guard Jaden Ivey after he posted videos on Instagram that stirred controversy. In the clips, Ivey criticized the NBA’s support for Pride Month and shared strong religious viewpoints that many found offensive. He claimed that celebrating LGBTQ pride was “un

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