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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

Summer vibes at Sea Bright: Donovan's Reef rolls out 2026 plans

Donovan's Reef is gearing up for another summer of beachside fun in Sea Bright. This Monmouth County spot has been a go-to since 1976, and it's easy to see why. With a private beach, an oceanfront tiki bar, and music that keeps the energy high, it's no surprise the place made USA Today's shortlist f

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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fox’s talent boost: What wins four writers golden tickets?

Every year, thousands of hopefuls send in their work hoping to get noticed. This time, fate smiled on four new faces—Mateo Gomez, Isa Moon, Chiara Motley, and Brandy E. Palmer—when Fox handpicked them for its 2026 Writers Incubator. Instead of the usual slow climb, they’ve jumped ahead with a three-

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May 09 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin’s Role in Global Tensions: Why Iran’s Frozen Funds Matter

Countries often use money as a weapon in disputes, and Iran’s experience shows how digital cash can’t always escape the same fate. When the U. S. froze assets linked to Iran, it wasn’t just about politics—it exposed a hard truth about Bitcoin’s limits. Many thought crypto would be untouchable becaus

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May 09 2026FINANCE

Australia’s Crypto Rules Get Tighter – Here’s What’s Changing for Digital Money Businesses

Last April, new rules kicked in across Australia that make it harder for shady crypto businesses to hide dirty money. The country’s financial watchdog, AUSTRAC, isn’t waiting around—it’s already out checking how well crypto firms are following these rules. Two big sweeps are happening right now. Fi

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May 09 2026FINANCE

Dogecoin’s Price Jump: Why Traders Aren’t Getting Too Excited

Dogecoin saw a 14% jump in just one month, but experts aren’t calling it a full recovery. Many believe this rise is just a short-lived bounce, not the start of a long-term upward trend. One trader pointed out key price levels where Dogecoin might struggle to break through. These levels include zones

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Amazon changes its TV brand name but keeps the same software

Amazon is giving its smart TVs a new name. Instead of Fire TV, they will now be called Ember TVs. The change mostly affects the physical TVs Amazon makes itself. Other brands that use Amazon’s software will still sell their devices under the Fire TV name. This could make it easier for shoppers to te

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI Can Help Us Understand Well-Being Better

Technology today can track almost everything about our daily lives—from sleep patterns to step counts. Artificial intelligence could soon use this data to guess how we're feeling. But if the AI works like a mystery box, spitting out results without any reasoning, people won't trust it. Imagine an ap

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

GE's Smart Move: Staying Flexible in the Energy Game

GE Vernova isn’t putting all its energy eggs in one basket. Instead of betting big on one energy source, the company is playing it smart by staying flexible. While gas turbines get most of the attention—orders are stacked through 2030—the real story is how GE is quietly building a future-proof busin

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Healdsburg's Future Train Station Gets a Head Start on Celebrations

Before a single track is laid or a shovel hits the dirt, Healdsburg is already throwing a party for a train station that won’t open for years. Over 1, 000 people gathered at a local hall to mark the planned SMART rail extension, even though construction won’t begin until 2027. The excitement isn’t j

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple tightens education discounts with new rules

Apple just made it harder to get discounts on its devices. The tech giant used to trust customers to say they were students, teachers, or parents when buying from its education store. Now, you have to prove it. This change started in 2022 but has spread to more countries, including the U. S. , Austr

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