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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

Peloton’s New Gym Gear: A Fresh Take on Fitness

Peloton has stepped out of the home‑studio corner and into busy gym floors with its latest line of bikes and treadmills. The company says the new gear is built to stand up to heavy use, thanks to a partnership with Precor that began when Peloton bought the brand in 2021. The move follows years of

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

New Flavors and Fun Coming to Downtown Pittsburgh

Legacy Hospitality Group is set to boost downtown dining with fresh ideas and bold moves. Herky and Lisa Pollock, along with Chef Ed, Amanda Smith, and Matthew Minichino, are steering the venture. The team plans to launch at least three new spots this year and more in 2027, showing a strong co

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Mar 15 2026CRYPTO

Expanding Beyond Europe: Bitpanda’s Global Crypto Strategy

Bitpanda, a Vienna‑based crypto broker with over 7 million users, is shifting its focus from growing user numbers to widening geographic presence. The company plans to supply crypto infrastructure to banks and financial firms worldwide, rather than launching new consumer apps in every market. This a

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Mar 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Living Light: A New Start in Bangkok

He was stuck. The UK job kept him steady, but the rent ate most of his paycheck and every extra bill felt like a pinch. Even with savings, the cost of living made buying a home feel impossible; renting was almost as expensive as a mortgage. He felt trapped, living more out of necessity than choice,

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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

New Sports Bar Brings Women’s Games to Portland, Maine

The Sports Bra is set to open its second location in Portland, Maine, a city known for food and sports. The move follows the brand’s first launch in Portland, Oregon, where it started in 2022. The Maine spot will show WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL matches along with big events like the Boston Marathon, the O

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Mar 12 2026LIFESTYLE

New Korean Food & Fun Spots Opening Across Illinois

A new wave of Korean‑style shops is rolling into the Midwest, with several fresh locations announced for Illinois. These stores blend food, music and photo‑opportunities into a single experience that invites visitors to pause, eat and play. The concept centers on a relaxed dining area where guest

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Money Missteps: Denver’s Mental Health Fund Under Scrutiny

A recent audit uncovered that staff at a Denver foundation have spent $28, 000 on meals and drinks over three years, with an additional $3, 000 on pricey cocktails. The foundation was created by voters in 2018 to support mental‑health programs, funded by a city sales tax that added . 25 % to every p

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Salem Opens New 34‑Bed Detox Center to Bridge Care Gaps

Bridgeway Community Health is set to launch a 34‑bed medical detox and recovery facility in May at its Front Street campus in downtown Salem. The center will combine medically supervised withdrawal, primary medical care, and recovery services in a space that is nearly four times larger than its form

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Feb 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

War of Light and Void: A New Chapter Opens

The next chapter in the World of Warcraft saga, called Midnight, is now available for a limited early start. Those who own the special Epic Edition can dive in today, while the rest of the world will get the full release on March 3. In this new adventure, heroes face a powerful threat called Xal’

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