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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Tax Rates Set for New York’s Second Quarter of 2026

The state tax office has announced the interest rates that will apply to a range of taxes from April 1 through June 30, 2026. These rates cover the penalties for paying more than required on income and corporate taxes, as well as those for sales, use, withholding, and other tax categories. In

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Boosting Loan Growth: New Director Takes Charge of Nationwide Deals

Bolour Associates Inc. , a private real‑estate firm based in Beverly Hills, has hired Jason Huang as associate director of debt originations. He will find and move forward new loan projects for the company’s lending platform, acting as the main link between brokers, borrowers and the internal teams

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Lumen Meets Nvidia: A Big Boost for AI Lasers

The news that a major chip maker will pour $2 billion into an optics company has pushed the latter’s shares higher on Monday. The deal is more than cash; it gives the optics firm access to cutting‑edge AI research and extra factory space, both vital as data centers grow. Nvidia will use its co

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

Vincorion to List Shares in Frankfurt While Tensions Rise

Vincorion, a German company that builds advanced defense equipment, is preparing to launch its first public offering in Frankfurt this week. This move comes even as global stock markets feel the strain from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Investors see a bright future for Vincorion because of

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Can ChatGPT Help Couples Facing Fertility Issues?

Large language tools like ChatGPT are being tested to see if they can answer the questions that people with fertility problems ask most often. The goal is to compare how well these AI responses match the clarity, usefulness and caring tone that doctors normally give. The study gathered 20 common

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

The Education Department’s Secretive Shift on Student Rights

ProPublica has filed a federal lawsuit in New York, claiming that the U. S. Department of Education is keeping important records hidden from the public. The complaint says the department has ignored four Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that asked for details about civil rights investigati

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Voices of Change: Nepal’s Protest Aftermath and New Hope

In late summer, a group of young people gathered outside the parliament building in Kathmandu. They shouted for an end to corruption and jobs that had vanished. One student, Rashik Khatiwada, raised a banner that read “FUCK THE SYSTEM! ” Less than two hours later, he was shot and killed. He was only

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Campus Conflicts and Comedy on the Screen

The new week’s TV lineup offers a mix of drama and humor set against college backdrops. One show dives deep into the murky waters of academic relationships, featuring a seasoned professor who becomes obsessed with a younger coworker. The story unfolds through her inner thoughts, blurring fact an

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Mar 03 2026OPINION

Palisades Plant: A Delayed Dream with Big Risks

The Palisades nuclear plant, located near Lake Michigan, was shut down in 2022 and is now the focus of a controversial restart plan by Holtec International, a company with no prior operating experience. Holtec hopes to become the first firm to reopen a plant that has been closed for decommissioni

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Mar 02 2026FINANCE

High‑Yield BDCs: A Quick Look at the Risks

Business Development Companies, or BDCs, often promise big dividends that can tempt investors looking for steady income. The allure is strong: many BDCs offer returns that beat traditional bonds and some stocks, which makes them seem like a gold mine for retirees or anyone needing cash flow. But

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