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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

How Trump’s March investments show a taste for both safety and risk

In March, the former president spent over fifty-one million dollars on bonds, a move revealed through routine financial disclosures. These forms, made public as required by ethics rules, list 175 separate deals but don’t spell out exact prices for each one. Instead, they group transactions into broa

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

How a 26-year-old suitcase mystery finally got solved

Back in 1998, two suitcases full of human remains turned up in Ohio within a week of each other. Kids playing near Dover Township found the first one containing a pelvis and a leg. A second suitcase appeared nearby with a torso inside. No one knew who the person was or how they died. Fingerprints on

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Big Plans Coming to Sterling Heights’ Old Mall Spot

Sterling Heights is pushing forward with a huge plan to turn the old Lakeside Mall into a new community hub. The city wants to spend $270 million over 30 years to fix up the area, calling it a "brownfield" project. Brownfields are places that might have pollution issues, making them tricky to redeve

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Big Loan Approved for Tanzania’s Railway Upgrade: Who’s Paying and Why It Matters

Tanzania is getting a massive $2. 2 billion loan to expand its railway network, with Standard Chartered leading the deal. This isn’t just a regular business transaction—it involves export credit agencies and development banks, meaning taxpayers in other countries may also be backing the project. The

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

New Energy Ideas Needed for Europe’s Power Struggle

Europe is searching for stronger solutions after leaders decided recent energy ideas didn’t do enough. During a late meeting in Cyprus, officials agreed the latest plans from the group’s top policy team needed improvement. Talking on condition of privacy, a source said the proposals—like lowering so

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

What really happened when Cincinnati let go of its police chief

Cincinnati made headlines recently by removing its police chief after 35 years of service, but the way it happened raises tough questions. Instead of following normal procedures, the city spent months on an investigation that produced zero evidence, then paid another firm $50, 000 to essentially reh

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI and crypto: A quiet partnership reshaping money

Most people associate AI with chatbots or robots that give advice. Now, though, AI is doing more than talking. It’s actually moving money around, especially in crypto. Three big AI systems—Grok, Gemini, and Claude—were asked about AI payments. Their answers show how fast this is growing. But the rea

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Why the Bengals' big moves won't fix what's broken

The Bengals swung big by trading a top pick for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, hoping his return to form would push them back into the playoffs. But spending big doesn’t always mean spending smart. After three straight seasons of coming up short, fans have seen this story before—big gestures in A

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Banks face scrutiny over wildfire aid in California

After meetings with local leaders, a former U. S. president turned his attention to financial institutions following California’s 2025 wildfires. During a public statement, he called out Wells Fargo specifically, arguing that lending practices made recovery harder for families who lost homes. He cla

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Apr 24 2026FINANCE

Game Company Shares Jump on Strong Earnings

A gaming business just beat Wall Street's expectations by a wide margin. The company reported adjusted earnings of 11 cents per share compared to the 7 cent estimate. Revenue also came in higher than expected at $1. 77 billion versus a $1. 75 billion forecast. This double beat sent shares up nearly

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