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Mar 28 2026EDUCATION

New Scholarship Tax Credit: Maryland’s Big Decision

A new federal tax credit will let people give money to nonprofit scholarship groups and get back up to $1, 700 in taxes. The credit is aimed at helping kids in K‑12 with tuition, tutoring, special services, transport and tech. It starts in the 2027 tax year. But the credit only works if a state say

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Mar 28 2026BUSINESS

GHO Homes: Building Trust on the Treasure Coast

GHO Homes has been shaping the Florida coast for over four decades, offering a mix of ready‑built and custom houses that blend classic beach vibes with modern comforts. The family‑run firm, now in its second generation of leadership, operates thirteen communities from Sebastian to Port St. Lucie

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Intelligence Leaders Boost Cyber Defenses in the Trump Era

The director of national intelligence announced that her office has taken strong steps to protect the nation’s secret services from online attacks. She said that her team has made the biggest investment ever in technology for these services and has updated their systems. The director praised P

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Unveiling Hidden Scandals: A Fresh Take on True‑Crime Stories

The new series drops a bold, eight‑episode look at the dark side of everyday life. It reimagines tales from a popular podcast into a TV format that pushes the boundaries of storytelling. Instead of starting with familiar crime tropes, the show opens with a shocking case of fertility fraud. A woman

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Reducing Farm‑Runoff with Smart Fertilizer Use

Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

New Library? Time to Decide

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

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Mar 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Austin Music Grants Shake Up the Scene

The city of Austin is rolling out a fresh round of music funding that will reach 399 artists, promoters and venues. A total of $7. 1 million is being distributed this spring after the launch of a new Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office. The decision sparked heated debate among musici

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Tie‑Dye Healing for Survivors

The community in Saginaw Township is opening a creative door for people who have faced sexual violence. In April, the local Child and Family Services office will run a tie‑dying workshop that lets participants explore color and texture as tools for healing. The event, called “Letting Go of Con

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Mar 25 2026CRIME

Bullet In Mosque: Police Say It Was Accidental Shot

The Hillsboro police announced that they have no proof the Islamic Community Center was aimed at during a shooting that left a bullet stuck in its wall on Saturday morning. The incident happened right after Eid al‑Fitr, a time when many families visit the center for community events. The bullet ent

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Mar 25 2026CRYPTO

LBank Teams Up With Ponke to Spark a 10‑Million‑Exposure Crypto Campaign

LBank, a major crypto exchange, joined forces with the Web3 brand Ponke to launch a four‑phase event that has already drawn 10 million views and more than 200, 000 participants. The partnership blends Ponke’s playful “degen monkey” imagery with LBank’s trading platform, turning ordinary incentive

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