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Mar 15 2026BUSINESS

NC Treasurer’s Early Move on Administrator Contract Sparks Debate

The state treasurer has begun the administrator contract process earlier than usual, a decision that has drawn attention from both supporters and critics. The move aims to speed up the selection of a new administrator for the state’s financial operations. Some people say this could help avoid delays

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Mar 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

War’s Hidden Damage to Earth and Climate

The Middle East war is hurting the planet in ways people rarely notice. Air raids burn huge amounts of jet fuel, while oil depots that catch fire release thick smoke and carbon. Scientists say the battle adds millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases, equal to many cars driving all year. Bombers

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Faith Walks Toward Cleaner Air in New Mexico

A group of faith‑based activists started a 328‑mile foot journey from Carlsbad to Santa Fe, hoping to draw attention to a bill that would cut New Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions by 45 % from 2005 levels by 2030. The trip, part of a broader coalition called Clear Horizons New Mexico, aimed to meet

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Puzzle Day: Decoding the NCAA Basketball Connections

Today’s puzzle spotlights college hoops, and it comes from a sports‑focused outlet that isn’t part of the usual game app. If you’re stuck, there are clues hidden in the color‑coded groups: a simple “Oops! ” for one set, a note about not being the second word for another, a hint that points to team l

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

A Nun, A Coach, and the Power of Prayer in Sports

Sister Marguerite O’Beirne, eighty years old and far from a sports expert, has become the unofficial guardian of Neumann University athletes’ academic futures. Though she can’t name a basketball rebound or explain a baseball play, she shows up at every home game in her red blazer and rosary, ready t

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Shares a 1998 Elevator Brawl with Kobe Bryant

During a recent Kentucky rally, President Trump met YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul. The conversation drifted from politics to personal history, and Paul asked if Trump had ever fought someone in person. The former president recalled a memorable incident from 1998 that involved NBA stars, including the

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Mariners Move Forward After WBC Mix‑Up

The World Baseball Classic is over, and the Seattle Mariners are eager to focus on the regular season. Randy Wilson says he’s happy to be back with his teammates and wants nothing from the tournament to distract him from winning a World Series. He stresses that the next big goal is March 26, when th

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

German Marquez: A Fresh Pitching Chapter in San Diego

German Marquez has returned to Major League baseball with a new contract in San Diego, showing that he still has plenty of skill left to offer. He first caught fans’ attention when he threw six solid innings against the Giants on March 6, allowing only four hits and striking out six with just 83

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Mar 15 2026CRYPTO

Expanding Beyond Europe: Bitpanda’s Global Crypto Strategy

Bitpanda, a Vienna‑based crypto broker with over 7 million users, is shifting its focus from growing user numbers to widening geographic presence. The company plans to supply crypto infrastructure to banks and financial firms worldwide, rather than launching new consumer apps in every market. This a

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Mar 15 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Week in Focus: New Trends and Big Moves

A young engineer is turning the crypto world on its head by using three different AI chatbots to decide when to buy Bitcoin. He looks at the data, calculates his odds, and then places quick trades himself. In February, companies for the first time sold more Bitcoin than they bought. They shed abo

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