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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Utah AI Hub Faces Big Debate Over Environment

Kevin O’Leary says he is the only data‑center builder who studied environmental science. He argues that criticism of his Utah AI project is too harsh, even though people worry about gas use, water needs and local wildlife. The project will cover 40, 000 acres in Box Elder County and could use up

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

Breeding Better Barley: A Look at the Genes That Fight Early Sprouting

Barley doesn’t always wait to be harvested. Sometimes, rain before cutting triggers premature sprouting in the field, turning starch into sugar and ruining quality. Scientists have now found small genetic differences that help some barley plants resist this problem, called preharvest sprouting. Inst

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

NASCAR Drivers Show Their Athletic Side

Kevin Harvick stepped up to defend the sport after a well‑known sports commentator made a controversial claim. The driver said that people who don’t know the rules of racing should stay quiet about it. He pointed out that many commentators, like the one in question, focus mainly on basketball and no

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Apr 28 2026FINANCE

The Fed’s Next Leader: What a Wealthy Insider in High-Tech Bets Could Mean for Your Money

Kevin Warsh isn’t just another pick for Federal Reserve chair – he’s bringing a personal fortune that dwarfs every predecessor combined. His investments aren’t in boring Treasury bonds either; they’re spread across cutting-edge companies like SpaceX, crypto startups, and AI labs. The most eye-catchi

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Napa’s Wine Scene Shifts: A Tasting Room Closes, Spirits Rise

Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Fed’s Future: Why Some Say the Dot Plot Should Go

Kevin Warsh, a former Fed official, has sparked debate by saying the central bank should stop using forward guidance and its famous dot plot chart. The dot plot shows where each Fed governor expects short‑term interest rates to go, and investors use it to judge company valuations. Warsh argues that

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

Only Two Coins: The New Crypto Rule

Kevin O’Leary has trimmed his crypto list to just two tokens, saying the rest are not worth keeping. He used to spread his money across many small coins, but changes in rules and deeper studies by big investors made him rethink that plan. O’Leary argues that most of those smaller coins have lo

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Why Michelle Obama’s Hair Was Never Just About Hair

Barron Trump’s turn to register for military service under new rules didn’t come as a surprise—nearly every American man his age faces the same requirement. But unlike his father’s comments about Olympic teams and college sports, this shift quietly folded into a much bigger conversation about milita

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Apr 21 2026OPINION

Will Warsh Keep the Fed on Track?

Kevin Warsh could become the next head of the Federal Reserve, but his fate will hinge on more than just policy skill. The new chair must show he can move interest rates at the right moments, a hallmark of successful central bankers. In addition, he will be measured against Jerome Powell’s benchma

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Trailblazing Illinois Lawmaker Who Crossed Aisles

Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began

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