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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Building a Future While Breaking Old Rules

The push for cleaner energy isn’t waiting for politics to catch up. A recent court decision just cleared away some federal blocks slowing down solar and wind projects across the country. Meanwhile, big companies are making big moves in new directions. One coffee giant, known for its green mermaid lo

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Prediction Markets: Who Gets to Tax Them?

States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

What’s wrong with Boston’s sports teams right now?

The Red Sox are off to a rough start this season. Their new pitchers haven’t delivered consistently, and some expected breakout stars are struggling. Even the catcher position, which was supposed to be a strong point, has left fans disappointed. Only a handful of players have performed as expected s

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Apr 20 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and scientists rub shoulders at the top science awards

A-list actors and musicians showed up in force at a glitzy California event last weekend, but it wasn’t for a movie or music award. Instead, they gathered to celebrate breakthroughs in science and research at a ceremony sometimes called the science Oscars. The red carpet at Barker Hangar in Santa M

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Apr 19 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Took the Red Carpet by Storm

In recent years, red‑carpet fashion has become a stage for bold statements. Stars are no longer shy about showing off their style, often choosing outfits that push the limits of what is considered “appropriate” for public events. One example came from a singer who stepped onto the 2026 Grammy stage

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Future of Betting: Big Banks Eye Prediction Markets

Large financial firms are exploring ways to enter the fast‑growing world of prediction markets. Charles Schwab’s chief executive hinted that his company might offer a platform for forecasting events, but only if it aligns with long‑term wealth building and avoids risky areas like sports or pop cu

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Private lending’s hidden risks could shake up the financial world

A storm is brewing in the world of private credit, and regulators are sounding the alarm. The Financial Stability Board warns that a mix of rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and shaky valuations could trigger a domino effect across global markets. The concern isn’t just about one weak sp

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Apr 19 2026CRIME

How a Crypto Executive Duped Investors with False Promises

In 2021, Donald Basile convinced over a hundred people to hand over $16 million for a cryptocurrency called Bitcoin Latinum. He claimed it was "insured" and backed by real assets, making it a safe investment. The catch? No insurance actually existed. The SEC now says Basile lied about the token’s sa

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

School Choice and the Fight Over a Tax Credit

A group of lawmakers is trying to stop a tax credit that lets families buy scholarships for education. The plan was created by former President Trump to give students more choices, not just in private schools but also public ones. The credit is funded by private donations and could give students mon

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Plant Cells Use a Biochemical “Switch” to Decide When to Grow and Flower

Plants face changing weather every day, so they must turn short‑term stress into lasting growth plans. A new idea calls this process an “epigenetic set‑point, ” where the structure of DNA and its associated proteins works like a smart switch. The switch gathers two kinds of signals: the plant’s ener

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