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Jun 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is quietly changing the face of legal work

Law firms are quietly adding AI tools to their toolbox, not to replace lawyers, but to handle the grunt work. Back in 2021, a major car company needed to check new software features for legal risks in over 100 countries. Instead of flying in lawyers from each location—a costly and slow process—the f

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Jun 08 2026CRYPTO

What’s Next for Crypto Tax Rules in the U. S. ?

Lawmakers in Washington are finally rolling up their sleeves on crypto taxes. The House Ways and Means Committee dropped seven draft bills recently, signaling the start of serious talks on how digital assets should be taxed. These aren’t just random ideas—they’re the first real steps toward turning

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Jun 06 2026FINANCE

New Tax Rules for Crypto Staking and Trading

Lawmakers are considering changes to how taxes apply to cryptocurrency staking and trading. A proposed rule now lets people wait until they sell newly created tokens before reporting them as income. Until now, earning tokens through staking or mining usually meant paying taxes on them right away, ev

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Illinois politicians race to finish budget before deadline

Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI tools in legal work: changing what lawyers do, not just how fast

Law firms used to take their time reviewing contracts, often slowing down deals. Now, artificial intelligence is flipping that script. A recent survey of 822 legal professionals found 92% now use AI in some way for legal tasks—up from 69% just two years ago. But here’s the twist: 88% of those users

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May 27 2026FINANCE

Corporate Loans vs DeFi: The Big Gap in Credit

Corporate lenders are piling up debt that outpaces the biggest DeFi platforms. In 2026, U. S. banks have handed out nearly three trillion dollars in business loans, a figure that dwarfs the total borrowed through on‑chain credit systems. Aave, one of the largest DeFi lenders, finished 2025 with abou

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May 27 2026CRIME

Remembering a hero and looking at crime in Arlington

Corporal Barry Foust spent over three decades keeping Arlington safe before retiring and later returning to policing after a stint managing airport security. His real legacy traces back to September 11, 2001 when he became the first voice reporting what turned out to be the Pentagon attack. For week

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: The Real Stories of Lawyers in High-Pressure Cases

Lawyers in the media and entertainment world don’t just handle paperwork—they step into some of the most chaotic situations imaginable. Some specialize in defending clients in serious criminal cases, like shootings or assaults. One recent example involved a lawyer getting a case dismissed for a clie

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Election Shakeup: Vote on Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Looms

Lawmakers in the Philippines will decide on Monday whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could block her 2028 presidential bid. The House Justice Committee last month found enough grounds for impeachment after activists accused her of misusing public money, building hidden weal

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May 11 2026POLITICS

South Carolina’s Budget Battles: When College Funding Becomes a Pawn in Politics

Lawmakers in South Carolina aren’t just making headlines—they’re playing a risky game with the state’s money. A group of Republican politicians recently pushed to cut all funding for South Carolina State University, a historically Black college, after the school withdrew an invitation for Lt. Gov. P

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