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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers Push New Rules to Stop Church Disruptions

Louisiana legislators are moving quickly to create state laws that would make it a crime to disturb religious services. The push comes after an anti‑ICE protest in Minneapolis caused chaos inside a church, leading to arrests of both protesters and journalists. Two Senate bills—SB 35 from Senator Bil

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

New Plan: Turning Streaming Fees into Live‑Music Funds

Portland is set to shake up its long‑standing arts tax. Council President Jamie Dunphy says the current $35 yearly levy on adults earning over $1, 000 is outdated and poorly managed. He plans to reallocate some of the unused $9 million that sits in reserve, aiming to give about $1. 5 million a year

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Path to Financial Stability

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying to keep its budget balanced and reduce debt, but recent storms have made things harder. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, said that helping people and businesses affected by the storms is a priority. This means that the government migh

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Financial Path

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying hard to keep its budget in check and reduce debt. But, storms have caused a lot of damage. This makes things more complicated. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, spoke about this. He said that helping people and businesses affected by

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Feb 15 2026FINANCE

How Portfolio Managers Use Charts to Make Quick Rules

Portfolio managers often look at charts instead of numbers. They create simple rules, called heuristics, to decide when to buy or sell. The way they read these visuals shapes the rules they trust. When a manager sees a clear trend on a line graph, they might say, “If the price keeps going up,

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Feb 15 2026OPINION

Portland's Police Power Struggle: Who's Really in Control?

Portland's city council finally passed a law to create an independent police review board. This happened four years after people voted for it. The board is supposed to keep an eye on the police. But the council made some big changes to the plan. They did this after talking to the police for a long t

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Feb 15 2026LIFESTYLE

A Friend in Need: Navigating Family Struggles and Alcoholism

Louis, a man in his 60s, finds himself in a tough spot. He moved in with his sister, Gayle, hoping for support, but things took a turn for the worse. Gayle's alcoholism has made life at home unbearable. She's been aggressive, even asking Louis to leave. To make matters worse, Louis cut ties with his

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

New Stadium Dreams for Portage and the Chicago Bears

Portage, a city in Indiana, is hoping to land a big deal by offering 300 acres of its own land for a Chicago Bears football stadium. The plan, dubbed “Halas Harbor, ” plays on the Bears’ famous headquarters in Lake Forest and aims to bring the team closer to its fan base in Northwest Indiana. The si

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Louisiana Faces Winter's Wrath and Seeks Protection

Louisiana is dealing with a tough winter that has already taken eight lives. The state is urging people to stay careful as the cold weather continues to cause problems. The deaths happened because of hypothermia, car crashes on icy roads, and power outages that led to oxygen deprivation. Even as the

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Louisiana's Gambling Boom and Point Shaving Scandal

Louisiana has seen a huge rise in sports betting, with over $440 million in wagers in 2025. But this growth has come with a dark side: a point-shaving scandal involving college basketball players. Players from Tulane University, Nicholls State, and the University of New Orleans were indicted for try

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