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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Who Runs Crypto Policy at the Justice Department?

Todd Blanche just got a big promotion. He’s now in charge of the Department of Justice after his boss, Pam Bondi, was let go. Blanche used to be a top lawyer for Trump before this shift. People are talking about what his new job means for cryptocurrency. Blanche has a complicated history with crypt

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Apr 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

How shrimp farms might be quietly changing coastal waters

Shrimp farming is booming along tropical coasts, but scientists still argue over whether these operations leak harmful metals into nearby mangrove swamps. A recent study took a close look at Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil, where shrimp ponds sit right next to mangroves. Researchers tested mud from th

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

College sports face new rules – but do presidents have the power to change them?

A recent order claims to set limits on how long college athletes can play and when they can transfer between schools. It also pushes for more protection of women’s sports funding and stricter rules against payments to athletes for their name and fame. The order arrives at a time when college sports

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

New rules aim to reshape college sports funding and fairness

The federal government is stepping in to set clearer guidelines for college sports, especially where money and fairness collide. A new order pushes agencies to review and tighten rules around athlete transfers, eligibility, and compensation. The goal? To stop questionable financial deals—like paymen

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

College athletes face new rules on playing time and transfers

A new rule change is coming for college athletes, and it could shake up sports programs across the country. The order limits players to just five years of eligibility within a five-year span. It also restricts transfers, letting athletes switch teams only once without losing a year of play. Schools

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

Can city air lead to nerve damage? New research takes a closer look

Big cities often promise excitement, but they also bring dirty air. Now a large study in the UK is asking if breathing that air for years might harm the nerves in our bodies. Scientists tracked thousands of adults over time to see whether heavy exposure to tiny floating particles and gases from traf

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Coming for Medical Research Funding

The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Big names in sports and music rooting for South Carolina basketball

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team isn’t just drawing crowds to the arena—they’re bringing in famous faces too. Players and coaches aren’t the only ones cheering from courtside; sometimes, well-known figures from sports and entertainment are spotted in the stands. The team, coached by Dawn Sta

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Apr 03 2026OPINION

Cutting Maine’s Power Bills Without a Public Utility

Maine residents are feeling the pinch of high electricity costs, and many think only public power could solve it. In reality, there are several practical steps that can lower bills for users of the two main investor‑owned companies, Central Maine Power and Versant. These ideas are already in play fo

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Youth Sports Champion: LA84’s New Play Push

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha

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