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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

Banks May Shift to Ethereum as Its Reliability Improves

Raoul Pal, a well‑known macro investor, argues that banks will eventually adopt Ethereum. He counters the earlier claim that “Ethereum is dead” by highlighting how financial institutions value proven, stable systems. Pal notes that banks fear losing jobs if they switch to untested technology; theref

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Do apps steal our focus? A quick scroll one-time check

A new look at how Indian med students’ study brains react right after social scrolling shows the devices we hold might actually hold us back in real time. Researchers tested memory with a simple number game. One group spent thirty minutes tapping away on social feeds. Another spent the same thirty

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Why Facts Matter When You Write a Letter

The Voices page is a space for people who live in Arkansas to share their thoughts. Because the page only shows one letter from each writer every 30 days, it keeps a mix of voices and prevents the same names from filling every issue. In recent years, fewer people have sent letters because some have

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Citigroup’s Q1 Preview: What Wall Street Is Watching

Citigroup will reveal its first‑quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday. Wall Street’s expectations are clear: about $2. 65 per share in earnings and roughly $23. 55 billion in revenue, according to LSEG data. The bank’s net interest income is projected at $15. 5 billion, while its tradi

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

Parking Plans Stir Mixed Feelings in Downtown Wildwood

A new 70-space parking lot is set to pop up in downtown Wildwood, raising eyebrows among locals and business owners alike. The project’s purpose seems straightforward: ease congestion and give visitors more options for parking. But reactions are split. Some shop owners argue this move could finally

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

Ujjivan Bank’s Next Move: A New Plan to Broaden Its Reach

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will require it to show a more varied loan portfolio before approving its shift from a small finance bank to a universal bank. The RBI’s feedback highlighted that while the bank has been working on diversifying its lend

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Phone Freedom: Most Americans Want to Switch Carriers Easily

A new survey shows that nine out of ten people in the United States want to be able to move their phones when they change providers. The study was done by Fabrizio Ward and it found that 93 % of voters think unlocking a phone should be as simple as keeping their number. Support is strong acros

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Wild animals acting oddly in southern New Mexico parks prompt safety alerts

Reports from catron county describe bobcats and foxes moving toward people rather than fleeing – a red flag since such bold behavior often signals sickness in the wild. No bites occurred in the two incidents, but staff worry the animals may carry rabies after a bobcat in nearby Sierra county tested

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Apr 12 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoins Step In as Banks Pull Back from Commodity Trade

Banks are stepping away from some commodity payments because of worries about hidden ties to Iran. The result is a surge in the use of stablecoins, especially Tether’s USDT, by traders who need quick and reliable ways to move money. The global trade finance market is worth about $2 trillion, b

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Apr 12 2026CRYPTO

What’s really standing in the way of U. S. cryptocurrency rules?

Lawmakers in the U. S. are trying to create clear guidelines for cryptocurrencies, but progress is slow. Experts estimate there’s only about a one-in-three chance the new rules will pass in 2025. Some even predict the odds are closer to one in four. The main issue isn’t just about passing the rules—

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