NIKKI S CARTER

Mar 25 2026FINANCE

Shift4 Payments Stock Sky‑High After Big Bounce

Shift4 Payments, a company that helps restaurants and hotels accept card payments, saw its shares jump almost 20 % on March 24. The price rose from about $44 at the open to more than $55 during the day, finishing near $52. 50 on a trade volume that doubled the usual daily average. The surge followe

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

New Jersey’s Big Soccer Bash: A Fan‑First Celebration

Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison is gearing up for a lively soccer festival that will run from June 13 to July 16, right before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at MetLife Stadium. The event, dubbed the “Red Bull New York Soccer Celebration, ” will feature concerts, interactive zones, and a v

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Mar 25 2026LIFESTYLE

Spring Savings Bonanza on Tech, Beauty and DIY Gear

Spring is the season for fresh starts, and a big online sale brings new gadgets and everyday essentials at steep discounts. The biggest deal is on a sleek 16‑inch laptop that packs a fast Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and a crisp Full HD screen. It runs Windows 11 and is ready for work, g

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

Children of Moms With High Blood Pressure Face Health Risks

Studies show that people born to mothers who had high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to develop heart problems later in life. Researchers reviewed 225 papers and focused on 15 that met strict quality standards, covering over 260 000 adults. The average age of these participants was

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Mar 25 2026EDUCATION

Inclusive Schools Make Everyone Feel Better

Schools that welcome all kinds of students can help every teen feel happier and more confident. A new study shows that when high schools promote respect for LGBTQ teens, even those who are not part of the group feel more connected to their classmates and society. The researchers asked 287 straigh

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Mar 25 2026BUSINESS

Live‑Selling Boosts a Collectibles Store Owner’s Sales

Scott Wool, who started buying into a comic shop in 1987, now runs a small brick‑and‑mortar shop and a huge online presence. He has sold Pokémon cards, toys, comics, and sports memorabilia for over thirty years. After a near‑bankruptcy in 2013, his business began to thrive again, especially betwe

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

Foods that help your skin stay smooth without fancy creams

Skin changes as we age, but wrinkles don’t have to show up early. Sunlight, stress, and processed foods speed up the breakdown of collagen, the protein that keeps skin firm. Smoking makes things worse by spiking stress hormones. But eating the right foods can slow this damage naturally. Some foods

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

What’s Next for Staten Island’s Weather?

Staten Island starts the week with quiet, cool days. Tuesday feels a little chilly, with highs sitting just below the usual range for this time of year. The skies stay mostly clear, but clouds begin to gather by Tuesday night. Those clouds aren’t bringing rain yet—just a hint of what’s coming. By W

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s Next‑Gen AI Move: Frame Generation Will Arrive on PlayStation, Not in 2026

Sony is planning to add AI‑powered frame generation to its PlayStation consoles, a feature that could make games look smoother without needing more powerful hardware. The idea was first hinted at by Mark Cerny, the lead architect for the PS5 and its Pro upgrade, during a detailed interview with Digi

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Big Changes for Seattle's Sports Scene

Seattle just got a huge shake-up in its sports world. The group that owns the NHL team, the Seattle Kraken, has taken over most of Climate Pledge Arena. They’re calling their new umbrella company One Roof Sports and Entertainment. This company will handle the Kraken, the arena, their ice training ce

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