SENATOR EDWARD J MARKEY

Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Japan Mulls Clearing Mines in Hormuz if War Stops

Japan’s foreign minister said the country might send its forces to sweep naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire ends the U. S. -Israeli conflict with Iran. The minister explained that such an operation would only happen after a complete stop to fighting and if mines were blocking shippin

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Joey Logano’s New Road: A Dealership Move While Still Racing

Joey Logano, still speeding around the NASCAR Cup Series track, has taken a surprising turn off‑track. In a chat with a finance editor, he said he bought a share in a Ford dealership in North Carolina. This isn’t a sign of retirement; it’s a step that fits his current life stage and career plan. L

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

A Fresh Take on a Rising Kicker’s Journey

Jaffer Murphy, the standout kicker from UTSA, recently turned heads with a 70‑yard field goal and a swift 4. 47‑second 40‑yard dash during his Pro Day, feats that are uncommon for players in his position. Scouts and teams noted his remarkable display, which comes after a season where he mainly handl

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Mar 21 2026CELEBRITIES

The Duggar Family Faces New Legal Storm

Jill Dillard, a former star of the reality series “19 Kids and Counting, ” released her first public statement after her brother’s arrest. She expressed sympathy for the child victim and called for justice, saying that “our hearts go out to the innocent juvenile victim of this unspeakable crime and

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Mar 21 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Law Move: A New Balance Between Banks and Digital Money

Senators from both parties and the White House have reached a tentative deal on a bill that would set rules for digital currencies. The focus is on how stablecoins—digital money tied to real dollars—can give people extra earnings without hurting traditional banks. The agreement could finally move th

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Mar 21 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoin Deal May Push Crypto Bill Forward

Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks have reached a key agreement on how stablecoins can earn rewards. The deal could clear a major hurdle in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Banks worry that rewards on stablecoins resemble interest on deposits. If the bill blocks these rewards, it might hur

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Jimmy Gracey’s Wallet Turns Up in Spanish Sea

James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20‑year‑old college student from Chicago, vanished while on spring break in Barcelona. The last sighting was outside a club called Shoko near Barceloneta Beach. On Thursday, Spanish police reported finding his wallet drifting in the water close to Somorrostro beach. They had

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Joseph Duggar Arrested Over 2020 Allegations Near Arkansas Home

Joseph Duggar, a former member of the reality series that once showcased his family’s life, was taken into custody by local police near his residence in Tontitown, Arkansas, on March 18. Authorities say the arrest follows claims that he abused a nine‑year‑old girl during a family vacation in Florida

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Fed Nominee Asked About Links to Jeffrey Epstein

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the leading Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, has sent a letter to Kevin Warsh asking him to explain any contact he may have had with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Warsh was chosen by President Trump to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Deputy Attorney General Holds Back Key Epstein File, Senator Says

Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, claiming that Blanche is preventing the DEA from sharing an unredacted document tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The file in question is a 69‑page profile that the Department of Justice once gave to the DEA’s Organized Crime Dr

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