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Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Spring Day Ahead: Warm, Sunny and Mostly Dry

The morning begins with a light mist that lifts as the sun climbs, leaving clear skies for most of the day. High temperatures are expected to hover in the low 80s, almost matching a record set over half a century ago. A cold front is moving in from the west, but it will weaken before fully arr

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Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Mountain Snowfall Surprise: Big Drops Expected Friday

A cold front is moving into the Front Range, and people should expect a sudden change from the warm spell that has kept flowers bright and trees green. Early on Friday, the National Weather Service warned that Denver and Boulder could see up to six inches of snow, which might make the morning drive

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Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Snowy School Day Forces Many Class Cancellations

Heavy winter weather hit parts of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire on Friday, making roads icy and sidewalks slick. Because of the danger, many school districts decided to close schools or push back start times so that drivers could clear the streets safely. The cold front is expected

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

California Pension Funds and the Crypto Connection

The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought any Bitcoin directly; instead, they hold shares in companies that are closely linked to the crypto market. The biggest names on their balance sheets

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Mar 06 2026CRYPTO

Banking Giants Bring Bitcoin Into Their Classic Systems

Citigroup is set to add bitcoin custody for big investors later this year, blending the digital coin into its standard asset safekeeping and reporting tools. The plan lets clients hold bitcoin alongside stocks, bonds, and cash in one account, making it easier to mix digital and traditional assets fo

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Mar 06 2026RELIGION

Peace Views in Cameroon: How Faith Shapes Thinking

In Cameroon, keeping the country calm is a big topic that people talk about all the time. Because many citizens care about this, researchers wanted to see how faith influences what people think about peace. They asked 156 adults from different religious backgrounds to write down words that com

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

Quiet Power: How a Japanese Pitcher Rose from School Fields to the Pro League

Hiromi Itoh, born on August 31, 1997, grew up in Japan and now pitches for the Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham Fighters. His journey began in local after‑school baseball clubs, where the focus on discipline and repetition laid a solid foundation. During high school, he faced fierce competition in regional to

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Mar 06 2026RELIGION

New Spiritual Highlights in the South for March

\ The bishop from New York, Rev. Allen K. Shin, will travel to Baton Rouge on March 15 to lead worship at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. \ \ He will open two services, one at 8 a. m. and another at 10 a. m. , offering prayers and reflections for the community. \ \ After the morning rites, he

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Tokenized Securities Get Same Capital Treatment as Traditional Ones

Banks and regulators have announced that digital versions of securities, known as tokenized securities, will be treated exactly like their conventional counterparts when it comes to capital requirements. The Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency explained that

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

EU Leaders Reach Out to Middle East for Dialogue

European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen plan a video call with key Middle Eastern figures on Monday to talk about the region’s tensions. The meeting aims to let the leaders share their views on current events and explore how the EU can help countries there. It also seeks to dis

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