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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Blakeman Faces Funding Block: Is New York’s Public Finance Fair?

New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act

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Mar 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

CEO’s Stock Move Sparks Rally for Palo Alto Amid AI Concerns

Palo Alto Networks shares jumped after the company’s chief executive, Nikesh Arora, bought more than sixty‑eight thousand shares—his first purchase in over four years. The move was reported in an SEC filing and is worth roughly ten million dollars, a signal that investors are feeling optimistic abou

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

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Mar 30 2026EDUCATION

Philadelphia’s arts scene after a major university leaves

Philadelphia learned a tough lesson in 2024 when a historic arts university shut down. Thousands of students, artists, and teachers had to figure out what comes next. The city’s creative world didn’t collapse, but it did feel the ripple effects everywhere—from classrooms to neighborhood studios. Tw

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Mar 29 2026OPINION

Tech Students Today: Why Smartphones Are Both a Gift and a Challenge in Classrooms

A growing trend shows students pulling out smartphones more than textbooks during lectures. While some argue these devices boost learning by providing instant information, others worry they’re turning classrooms into distraction zones. Research suggests that the average student checks their phone up

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Mar 29 2026LIFESTYLE

Home Upgrades: Worth the Extra Bills?

People love to make their houses feel special, but adding new features can quietly drain money. A pool or hot tub looks great and relaxes the family, yet it raises insurance costs and forces regular cleaning, chemical buying, water use, and electric bills. A new bedroom or a guest house adds space t

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Mar 28 2026RELIGION

Religion, Empathy and the Quest for Fairness

Religion can shape how people feel about others, but not many studies have looked at this link. A recent investigation set out to see how a person’s personal religious habits, their ability to understand others, and their sense of fairness are connected. The researchers used a method that lets them

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Mar 28 2026FINANCE

India Plans Big Bond Sale in First Half of Fiscal Year

India’s central government will raise 8. 20 trillion rupees, about half of its yearly borrowing target, by issuing bonds between April and September. This move follows a shift away from ultra‑long bonds—those lasting 30 to 50 years—which saw their share cut from 35 % to 24. 9 % last year for the fir

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Mar 28 2026FINANCE

Pony AI’s New Buy Signal: What It Means for Investors

Bank of America’s analyst Ming‑Hsun Lee has refreshed his view on the Chinese tech firm Pony AI Inc. , keeping a Buy rating and suggesting a target price of HK$148. 00 for the stock. Lee’s focus is on consumer‑cyclical companies, and he has a solid track record: an average return of 16. 5 % and a su

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Candidate Sorts Out Committee Mess Before Election

Keary Husain, who is running for a seat on the Columbia Board of Education, has cleared up problems that kept his campaign committee from filing correctly with the Missouri Ethics Commission. The commission had rejected his initial paperwork because it omitted his last name and the election date. Hu

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