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A New Book and Old Questions: JD Vance’s Faith Journey

April 1, 2026

JD Vance is releasing a book about his faith this June. Called "Communion, " it talks about how he rediscovered religion later in life. At 41, he’s sharing his story about losing and then regaining his Christian belief. Vance grew up in a religious household but drifted away as a young adult. In the

finance

Dow Stock Shows Strong Gains Despite Market Slumps

April 1, 2026

Dow, a major player in material science, has seen its stock climb despite a struggling wider market. The company stands out with a diverse product range and factories spread across the globe. Recently, its stock hit a fresh yearly peak of $42. 68, and it pays a steady dividend of 3. 32%. But experts

business

Helping Small Businesses Grow: JPMorgan’s New Plan

March 31, 2026

JPMorgan Chase has rolled out a new program aimed at boosting small businesses across the United States. The initiative focuses on giving these companies more money, better advice, and extra services to help them expand. The bank’s chief of business banking says it wants to lift the number of small

politics

Connecticut Eyes More Control Over Vaccines

March 31, 2026

The state’s lawmakers are proposing two new bills that would give the public health commissioner more say in how vaccines are recommended and who pays for them. Currently, the commissioner can only set guidelines for children; the new measures would let him or her create adult recommendations too. T

health

Hospital Prices in Alabama: Are They Really Transparent?

March 31, 2026

Alabama hospitals face a growing push to show how much they charge patients. The federal government has set rules, but it is unclear if all hospitals follow them. Researchers examined 124 Alabama hospitals listed on the state’s health website. They removed psychiatric and VA centers, leaving 106 ho

crime

IRS Can Demand Money From Tax Fraud Convict in New Legal Twist

March 31, 2026

The Seventh Circuit court said the IRS can pursue a civil claim against a person who has already been found guilty of a federal tax crime. The decision follows a Tax Court ruling that allowed the agency to collect $371 million from former tax lawyer Paul Daugerdas under Section 6201(a)(4)(A) of the

finance

Crypto Collateral Brings New Twist to Home Loans

March 31, 2026

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

business

Banks Pick Cardano’s Midnight Over Ethereum and Solana

March 31, 2026

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

entertainment

Immersive Dome Shows Are Changing How We Watch

March 31, 2026

The Las Vegas Sphere is a giant dome that can turn any concert or movie into a huge, moving picture. People who have seen shows there say it feels like stepping inside the performance instead of just watching from a seat. One fan, a mortgage worker from Washington state, told reporters that th

opinion

Colorado’s Film Future: A New Path Ahead

March 31, 2026

The Colorado film scene, once a hotspot for classic movies, has struggled with few big projects and talent moving to bigger markets. A fresh opportunity arrives when the Sundance International Film Festival plans a ten‑year stay in Boulder starting 2027. The state’s $70 million deal includes $34 mil