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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dixon’s Old‑School Theater Keeps the Town Entertained

A building that opened in 1922 still draws crowds today. The Dixon Historic Theater is more than a movie house; it hosts rock shows, comedy nights, and traveling acts. Its Art Deco style and great sound make it a favorite for performers who say it sounds better than newer venues. The theate

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Mar 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Shia LaBeouf Faces New Orleans Arrest and a Tough Conversation

In the days after Mardi Gras, Shia LaBeouf found himself in a tense chat with Andrew Callaghan from Channel 5. The interview, recorded at his uptown home, lasted an hour and tackled the night’s fight that landed him in jail. LaBeouf admitted he was the main cause of the altercation, calling his acti

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Mar 03 2026RELIGION

Faith and Recovery: How a New Belief Can Turn Addiction Around

Jenny Teeters grew up juggling a high‑earning tech job, two teenage daughters and an MBA while secretly battling alcohol. She reached a breaking point when the stress of it all became too much, and she realized she needed help. The turning point came not from a rehab center alone but from an unexpec

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Religions, Identities and the Rise of Extremism

A new essay argues that when people lose traditional faith, they often seek other strong beliefs. The writer believes that this search can lead to dangerous ideas. The piece cites studies showing that regular churchgoers are less likely to hold hateful or violent views. It also notes that religio

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Nears $70, 000 as Oil Prices Rise Amid U. S. Airstrikes

Bitcoin is almost hitting the $70, 000 level even though oil prices are climbing because of U. S. airstrikes on Iran. Short‑term holders, who usually sell quickly when prices fall, are holding steady. After a sharp drop on Feb. 5–6, many people who bought near $89, 000 sold to exchanges at a loss

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Roller‑Coaster: A Real‑World Test of 24‑Hour Trading

Bitcoin’s image as a nonstop barometer for global risk has been shaken. When the U. S. announced airstrikes on Iran, the price plunged sharply, only to wobble wildly before climbing again. By Monday it was trading above the pre‑attack level, leaving no clear sign of lasting panic or a mass sel

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Crypto Lawyer Takes the Helm of a Shrinking Enforcement Office

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has named a former white‑collar defense attorney to head its enforcement arm, an office that has shrunk dramatically in recent years. The new leader, a former partner at a global law firm who specialized in cryptocurrency cases, has also served as a fed

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arri and Honor Team Up to Bring Film‑Quality Vision to Smartphones

Arri, a long‑time name in movie cameras and lights, has joined forces with Honor, the phone maker behind the soon‑to‑arrive Robot Phone. The deal lets Arri’s image science work inside Honor devices, giving mobile users a taste of cinema‑grade picture quality. The partnership shows how film technolo

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

University Sells Ashburn Campus to Boost Future Plans

George Washington University has sold its Ashburn, Virginia campus to a buyer whose name remains private. The sale was announced by the university’s president in a letter that highlighted the deal as “very favorable. ” Because of a confidentiality clause, no details about the price or other condi

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Hero’s Warning: Why We Must Keep the Shield Up

The story begins in 1957, when a young doctor named Stanley Plotkin was on his first night as a pediatric intern. A frantic father brought in a 3‑year‑old who could barely breathe, and before the doctor could even look at him, the boy died. The culprit was Haemophilus influenzae type b, a bacteria t

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