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May 09 2026CRYPTO

Crypto’s Future: Only a Few Paths Remain

A single day at the Consensus Miami event pushed Anthony Pompliano to claim that most of the crypto world is dead and will not revive. He argued that unlike traditional businesses, blockchains rarely shut down; instead, a handful of people keep “ghost chains” alive while many coins become “zombie to

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May 09 2026POLITICS

City Cuts Permitting Rules to Boost New Music Spots

Reno’s planning board decided on Thursday to try a new rule that makes it easier for fresh music venues to open in downtown and Midtown. The plan removes the need for a conditional‑use permit when a new business wants to host indoor live shows after 11 p. m. The city still requires permits for outdo

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Compact Powerhouse: Mini PC With a 13th‑Gen Intel Core for Work and Play

GMKtec has rolled out a new small‑sized computer that packs a punch thanks to Intel’s 13th‑generation Core i5‑13500H chip. The device, called the NucBox M3 Pro, promises that a tiny desk can still handle office duties and entertainment without compromise. The heart of the unit is a 12‑core, 16‑th

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Police Cameras in Ohio Face Big Questions

A new look at how cities use license‑reading cameras shows growing worry. Shaker Heights and Cleveland keep using a system called Flock, but many people think it is unsafe. The cameras read plates and send the data to a big database that anyone can ask for. In Shaker Heights, activists search

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI learns Battleship to sharpen its research skills

Researchers turned to a classic game to teach AI how to make smarter choices in scientific work. The game was Battleship, where players guess ship positions on a hidden grid. Instead of just playing for fun, AI used the game to practice managing limited resources—just like scientists do when running

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May 09 2026FINANCE

China now allows two more firms to audit Hong Kong-listed firms

Starting mid-May, Chinese companies trading in Hong Kong will have more options when picking auditors. The country’s finance and stock market watchdogs just greenlit RSM and Baker Tilly, two accounting firms based in China, to handle these audits. This move follows a 2025 decision to expand the list

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May 09 2026POLITICS

The Mastick Road Garage Plan: A Closer Look at Fairview Park’s Next Big Move

Fairview Park’s plan to move its service garage to a plot of land off Mastick Road isn’t winning fans fast. The property in question sits on shaky ground—literally. Experts warn the soil needs major fixes before any building can go up, and wetlands cover part of the site. That means months of red ta

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Hidden Cost of AI in Finance: More Than Just Efficiency

Companies in private equity and software services are rushing to adopt AI, promising faster financial reports and automated data analysis. The idea is simple: let machines handle the boring, repetitive tasks so humans can focus on big-picture decisions. But there’s a catch. When every firm uses the

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May 09 2026FINANCE

Big changes in crypto after big moves in stocks

Bitcoin has stayed above $80, 000. That helped push investor excitement into smaller cryptocurrencies. Solana, Chainlink, SUI, and Polkadot all climbed around 5%. Near Protocol and Uniswap did even better, jumping about 7%. Internet Computer’s ICP coin led the pack with nearly 12% gains. Strong sto

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Shareholders Question Willis Lease Finance Over Big Payouts

Back in 1985, one man started a company that now rakes in millions for its top boss. That man is Charles F. Willis, IV, who still owns about 40% of Willis Lease Finance Corporation and calls the shots. The board of directors, packed with his family and a few supposedly independent members, has been

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