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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Portland Fire Gets a Tight‑Fit Launch in the WNBA

The Portland Fire, an expansion team that has been in limbo for over a decade, finally gets the green light to play. The league’s latest collective bargaining deal gives players more revenue share, but it also sets a ticking clock for the new franchise. The Fire’s leadership—President Clare Hamill a

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Staten Island Gets a New Juice Spot That Says Science Is the Key

A fresh juice shop is opening on Staten Island, bringing a science‑backed menu that started in New Jersey. The new location at 2955 Veterans Rd. W. , inside South Shore Commons, is the first time the brand has left its home state. The owner, Gianna Rebosio, says the move makes sense because friends

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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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