CIA

May 29 2026POLITICS

Why some major changes under Trump’s team might raise eyebrows

The federal government gives away over a trillion dollars every year in grants to states, cities, and organizations. For most of that money, there aren’t strong rules on who can receive it. Now, the current administration wants to add two big requirements before any cash gets released: all recipient

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May 29 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin\'s wild rides push investors toward safer bets

Bitcoin\'s price swings have scared away over a billion dollars from simple spot ETFs recently, but some clever financial products are proving surprisingly popular. These aren\'t your typical crypto investments – instead of betting everything on Bitcoin\'s next move, they offer protection when the m

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

School money trouble sparks debate over pay for top finance helper

A school district in California is facing serious cash shortfalls after years of hiring too many staff for the money coming in. With student numbers tumbling from 16, 000 in 2016 to fewer than 12, 000 by 2025, the money that follows each student has shrunk fast. School leaders say they need more cas

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May 29 2026CRYPTO

New crypto tool aims to reshape how exchanges work

A company called Bitwise is pushing Hyperliquid as the next big piece of financial tech. They launched two ETFs that give investors access to Hyperliquid, a platform that lets people trade futures, predict markets, and swap tokens without traditional middlemen. Bitwise doesn’t just hold these ETFs l

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

AI in Finance: Why Smart Teams Use It Wisely

Smart finance teams aren't rushing to rely solely on AI because the hype doesn’t match reality. While AI excels at spotting trends and crunching numbers, it struggles with the deeper work of building financial models—the kind that explain why a business actually works. Most AI tools today can foreca

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Tracking arthritis beyond the usual measures

Knee joints that refuse to behave the same way each day. Fingers stiff at dawn and relieved by noon. Inflammatory arthritis (IA) doesn’t follow a straight line, yet most treatment plans act like it does. Researchers now ask: what if the person behind the disease matters as much as the disease itself

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Beard Battle: California’s Governor Race Gets Facial‑Haired

California voters are seeing a new twist in their upcoming governor race—an unexpected showdown over facial hair. Two Republican contenders, Sheriff Chad Bianco and former commentator Steve Hilton, are not only debating policy but also competing for the most impressive mustache or beard. Bianco,

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May 28 2026CRIME

The Jail Call That Became a Drama

Mackenzie Shirilla, now 20, is behind bars after a fatal crash that killed her ex‑boyfriend and a friend. While at the Cuyahoga County Jail in Cleveland, she used her phone call with her mother to complain about missing an iPad and the food she was given. She begged her mom to ask the jail staff, bu

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May 28 2026FINANCE

Payday Gets a Crypto Twist

Brian Armstrong, the head of Coinbase, just announced that users can now have their salaries sent straight into the platform. The move follows a request from a user back in January 2025, and Armstrong confirmed the feature is live on the company’s app. With this new tool, a paycheck or any chosen

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Meta’s New Paid Upgrades: What’s Really Behind the Push?

Meta isn’t just relying on ads anymore. The company now offers paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, giving users extra perks like custom profiles and story insights. A basic tier costs under $4 a month, while a new AI service charges up to $20 monthly for advanced features. But

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