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NASA’s science budget faces another big cut—what’s really at stake?

April 7, 2026

For the second year in a row, a new budget plan suggests slashing NASA’s science spending by nearly half. If passed, missions studying planets, stars, and Earth’s climate could be delayed or scrapped entirely. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch soon, and missions to Titan and near-

environment

New York's Energy Choices: Clean Power or Costly Delays?

April 7, 2026

Around the globe, countries are realizing the dangers of relying too much on oil. When the Strait of Hormuz—a key oil shipping route—gets disrupted, fuel prices jump fast. This isn’t just a short-term problem. Even places far from the conflict feel the pinch in their wallets. Yet, while many nations

finance

Oracle's fresh financial face and the tangled web of layoffs, growth, and stock moves

April 7, 2026

Oracle just hired Hilary Maxson as its new finance boss, stepping in on April 6, 2026. She’s taking over from Doug Kehring, who helped steer the company through big changes in the past half year. Maxson comes with experience in industrial, software, and cloud worlds—areas where smart spending and st

crime

Tax scams spike as filing day gets closer

April 7, 2026

As April approaches, crooks are getting bolder about stealing refunds before honest taxpayers can. Instead of breaking into mailboxes or hacking bank accounts, they’re now hijacking Social Security numbers to file fake tax returns and grab refunds. What’s especially sneaky is that the real owner mig

politics

Alaska's Teen Protection Laws: A Gap in Safety

April 7, 2026

Alaska has a serious issue with sexual violence, especially against young people. More than half of reported sexual assault victims in 2024 were under 18, and the state leads the nation in rape cases. Shockingly, Alaska also has a high suicide rate, which experts link to sexual assault. Studies show

opinion

Small Acts That Feed a Whole Community

April 7, 2026

In coastal Maine towns like Bath and Brunswick, scenic ocean views often steal the spotlight. Yet behind the postcard-perfect scenery lies a quieter challenge—people going without enough food. One local food program called the Veggie Van is quietly changing that by bringing fresh groceries directly

finance

New student loan plans: what borrowers in Alabama need to check now

April 7, 2026

The federal government has just replaced the old SAVE plan with two fresh repayment options under the RISE program, and anyone with a federal student loan has about three months to pick one. Instead of the SAVE plan’s promise of smaller payments and no extra interest, borrowers now face a simpler ch

finance

Banking Gets a Blockchain Boost to Help Small Firms

April 6, 2026

China’s top tax and finance bodies pushed banks to use blockchain and privacy‑focused computing on Monday, aiming to make the “bank‑tax interaction” smoother and give small businesses more loan options. The State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration issued

finance

Flat‑Fee Advice: Why Old Fees Are Out of Date

April 6, 2026

Technology has quietly changed many ways we pay for things, from cell‑phone minutes to movie rentals. In finance, a similar shift is happening. Investors now have easy access to research tools and digital planners that once required big teams. Yet most advisers still charge a percentage of the asset

finance

Marvell’s Stock Soars: What’s Next for the Chipmaker?

April 6, 2026

In March, Marvell Technology’s shares jumped nearly a quarter, marking the biggest monthly rise in years. The surge came after the company reported solid Q4 results for fiscal 2026, a growing need for custom silicon in data centers, and new collaboration with Nvidia that promises higher demand for f