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Apr 20 2026CRYPTO

Why big money is slowly but surely starting to like crypto

Big investment players are not just watching crypto anymore—they’re stepping in, cautiously. A recent study looked at what Japanese fund managers and institutional investors really think about digital money. The results show a quiet but clear trend: more of them now see crypto as something worth add

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Strait Tension: U. S. and Iran Trade Blame Over Ship Incidents

The Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil traffic, is stuck in a standoff. Both sides have accused each other of breaking a cease‑fire that was meant to keep ships safe. The U. S. claims Iran fired on vessels, while Iran says the American blockade is a war crime. A U. S. president p

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Apr 19 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s Future Hinges on a New Law, Not Charts

"The price of XRP has climbed about 8 % in the last week, but it still sits roughly 61 % below its July high of $3. 65, trading near $1. 43 today. While the coin itself has struggled, a group of U. S. spot ETFs focused on XRP have attracted more than $1. 44 billion in new money since their launch in

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Politics in Utah hit a rough patch this week

Utah's usually calm political scene turned messy this week. Two well-known politicians faced trouble, a university changed its plans, and the state’s top court got caught in the middle. The drama started when state leaders looked into claims that a justice on Utah’s highest court had an improper rel

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Apr 19 2026HISTORY

Local heroes: How St. Louis shaped the nation

St. Louis may be known for its iconic arch and deep-fried foods, but its real claim to fame might be the people who grew up there and went on to leave a mark on the whole country. From scientists to artists, this city has produced individuals who didn’t just blend into the background. Take Chuck Ber

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Champion Skier Turns Her Spotlight Into a Fight for Good

Eileen Gu is a 22‑year‑old freestyle skier who has won every major competition she’s entered. She grew up in the United States, studied at Stanford, and now competes for China, a choice that has sparked both praise and criticism. Her success means people love her, but they also hate her when she win

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

San Diego Lab Space: Empty Buildings, New Moves

San Diego’s science labs are mostly empty. About a third of the space sits unused, which is almost as high as it has ever been. The city’s rental rates are dropping and landlords offer more discounts, so some companies are stepping in. The latest data shows a split scene. Venture money is coming ba

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Kansas Parks That Tell America’s Story

Kansas quietly guards some of the nation’s most meaningful places, where grasslands roar, forts stand frozen in time, and a single courtroom changed the course of schooling forever. Five spots across the state fall under the National Park Service, each with a different heartbeat. Four lean into huma

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Apr 17 2026CRYPTO

Stocks soar while Bitcoin stays stuck

A surprising gap has opened in the market with the S&P 500 charging back to fresh records while Bitcoin sits stuck far below its peak. The stock index climbed 0. 8% in the latest week, closing at 7, 023—its highest ever—after fighting back from a steep March drop of nearly 10%. Back then, tensions b

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Apr 17 2026CRIME

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones caught in two gambling scandals

Damon Jones, a former NBA player turned coach, is about to take his first legal step in a big gambling case. He’s expected to plead guilty in a wide investigation that’s already led to over 30 arrests. These include gamblers, mob-linked figures, and other basketball insiders. His court date was move

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