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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Did the Pope really expose Trump’s old IQ test on TV? A closer look at the fake news

In 2026, a strange claim popped up online: Pope Leo XIV supposedly revealed Donald Trump’s IQ test results from Wharton School on live television. The post suggested Trump had scored exceptionally high, but the timing didn’t add up. Trump graduated from Wharton in 1968, meaning he would have been tw

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

No Kings Protest: A Call for Real Change

The “No Kings” movement has become a meeting ground for people tired of the current political climate. People gather to say they no longer want leaders who feel entitled and to call out the president’s actions. The protest in Sacramento, like many across the country, showed crowds holding signs that

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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Social Media’s Hidden Toll on Kids

A recent court decision in California found that big tech firms, including the company behind Facebook and Instagram, can be held responsible for harming a young woman’s mental health. The case focused on how these platforms are built to keep users, especially children, hooked. In a separate tria

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Tech Shares Drop Amid Iran Tension: What It Means for the Market

The big tech names that once lifted U. S. stocks are now falling, and this shift could hurt the whole market. Investors used to buy companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft because they keep earning a lot of money and have strong balance sheets. But the recent fighting in Iran has shaken con

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Crypto Collateral Brings New Twist to Home Loans

A big step in U. S. housing finance is happening now: a major mortgage agency is letting people use Bitcoin and other digital coins as security for buying a house. The deal works with two loans: the regular mortgage and an extra crypto‑backed loan, both managed by a partner company. The digital asse

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Banks Pick Cardano’s Midnight Over Ethereum and Solana

Banks need three things from a blockchain that most public chains miss: the ability to keep parts of a transaction hidden, a reliable order of operations that can’t be hijacked by bots, and tools that let them prove compliance without broadcasting secrets. Public ledgers expose every move to anyo

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Bulls may move on from Jaden Ivey after social media controversy

The Chicago Bulls seemed ready to give Jaden Ivey a real shot when they traded for him last season. His early performances showed flashes of talent, but his recent behavior has made the team question their investment. After just four games this year, knee problems sidelined him indefinitely. That al

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Why Harry Potter fans don't need to pick sides

The upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO has sparked more than just excitement about magic and fantasy. It’s also brought old debates back into the spotlight—this time about who gets to decide what’s "ethical" to watch. Some critics argue that because J. K. Rowling, the creator of the series, holds c

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Oil Stocks Get a Boost from Middle East Tensions

Diamondback Energy has seen its stock rise sharply in the past year, climbing nearly 30% and hitting record highs. The company operates mostly in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive U. S. oil fields, where it drills and acquires new wells. With Middle East conflicts driving up global energ

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Celebrating 15 Years Before the Final Pour

Copper Kettle Brewing, a beloved spot in Denver’s craft scene, has announced that it will close its doors on Saturday, June 27. The announcement came through the company’s social media feed and marked the end of a journey that began in April 2011. Founded by Jeremy Gobien and Kristen Kozik, the brew

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