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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Colorado Considers Rules Against Price Tricks That Watch Your Every Move

Colorado lawmakers are trying to stop companies from spying on shoppers just to charge more. A proposed bill, HB 1210, would ban the use of algorithms that adjust prices for groceries, hotels, and other goods based on personal data. The idea is to prevent stores from charging one person more because

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Renting a dorm for World Cup 2026? Here’s what to expect at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is turning student housing into a temporary home for World Cup visitors this summer. Instead of booking a hotel, soccer fans can rent a single room in a shared apartment near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The program, called Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging, opens dorm-style living to the public

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Apr 23 2026FINANCE

Nasdaq Hits New Peak as Leaders Calm Market Jitters

Yesterday, US stock markets wobbled when worries about the Iran ceasefire flared up again. Investors also felt uneasy after a policymaker suggested interest rates might rise faster than expected. This tension caused benchmarks like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 to slip. Just as prices began to slide, a

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Apr 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk teams up with Intel for cutting-edge chip production

Elon Musk is making a bold move with Tesla’s massive $20 billion Terafab project near Austin, Texas. The plant will produce chips for Tesla’s electric cars, SpaceX’s rockets, and xAI’s artificial intelligence systems. Musk recently announced plans to use Intel’s upcoming 14A chip technology, which i

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Navy Leadership Shake-Up: What’s Really Behind the Sudden Changes?

This week, the Pentagon made headlines again with another top-level firing—this time targeting Navy Secretary John Phelan. The move came just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the Army’s highest-ranking general, raising questions about stability in military leadership. Instead of ex

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Empty Storefronts Grow at Towson Mall as Shops Exit

Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Truth Social’s rocky road: from big dreams to big trouble

Four years ago, Truth Social burst onto the scene as a rebel social media platform promising free speech and even streaming wars against Netflix. Backed by Donald Trump, it was supposed to be more than just another app—it was going to be a movement. But today, it’s hard to see that vision anywhere i

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

New Virginia Vote Sparks Old Fraud Claims

Another election in Virginia has suddenly become a battleground for claims that didn’t match the results. Voters there decided on a new map that could shift power from Republicans to Democrats, handing the party a potential boost before November. Instead of accepting the outcome, one high-profile fi

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Apr 23 2026CRIME

Teen’s Death Linked to Influencer’s Car After Disappearance

Last year in Hollywood, a 14-year-old girl’s tragic death drew attention when her body was found inside a musician’s car. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing after visiting an influencer’s home in spring 2025. Months later, her remains were discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D

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Apr 23 2026EDUCATION

Behind-the-scenes heroes shine at Illinois education awards

Two staff members from Morris Community High School walked away with top honors at a major Illinois education event. Andrea Gustafson, an English and drama teacher with 22 years under her belt, and Tyla Ledvina, a principal’s assistant with 19 years of service, each received the Award of Special Rec

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