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Legal battle heats up over Massachusetts marijuana policy change

April 2, 2026

Four cannabis entrepreneurs in Massachusetts have taken legal action to stop a potential statewide vote that would reverse recreational marijuana sales while keeping medical cannabis legal. The group, all active participants in state programs designed to right past wrongs in drug enforcement, filed

politics

FedEx Fights Back Over Tax Credit Claim

April 2, 2026

A legal battle is heating up over whether FedEx should get an $84 million tax break. Two business groups say the government is overstepping its power by trying to block the credit. They argue a lower court already decided FedEx qualifies for the money based on taxes paid by its overseas branches. T

environment

How government rules shape how much companies fake their green efforts

April 2, 2026

Companies in China’s most polluting industries often get caught between two kinds of government pressure. One kind, called environmental subsidies, actually seems to push some firms toward lying about how green they are. It sounds backwards, but getting cash for being green can make managers focus o

business

Big publishers feel the pinch when cash runs low

April 2, 2026

A company that once printed glossy books for pop stars and popes has suddenly run out of cash. The publisher behind books like a Madonna photo album and a coffee-table edition on Michelangelo’s ceiling told a judge it cannot pay its bills right now. It once got a loan from a tech legend to launch di

technology

Wearable tech steps up in family planning

April 2, 2026

A new link between sleep-tracking gadgets and birth control apps is making waves. High-end fitness watches from a major brand now share nightly skin temperature data with a fertility app approved by health regulators. The idea is simple: cooler skin at night can hint at ovulation timing, helping use

crypto

A $80 Million Gamble on Bitcoin and Oil Prices

April 2, 2026

A single trader just made a bold $80 million bet that Bitcoin will fall while oil prices will rise. This trader used Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, to take a huge short position on Bitcoin and a long position on Brent crude oil. The bet relies on a 7x leveraged contract, meaning small price

crypto

Crypto's Hidden Ties to Big Tech and Finance Raise New Geopolitical Risks

April 2, 2026

The latest warning from Iran targeting major U. S. companies isn’t just about traditional business threats—it could shake up the crypto world too. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard labeled 18 American firms as "legitimate targets" starting April 1, hoping to retaliate for recent strikes on its soil. While

technology

The Crypto World Meets Quantum Computing and AI: What’s Next?

April 2, 2026

Quantum computers are getting faster, and that could be a problem for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Earlier fears suggested breaking Bitcoin’s security would take millions of qubits, but new research shows it might take as few as 1, 200 to 1, 450 high-quality ones. Even scarier, hackers wouldn’t ne

crime

New lottery scandal rocks Lexington County after stolen ticket scam

April 2, 2026

A Lexington County man now faces fraud charges after allegedly swapping a real lottery ticket with a fake one worth $500 back in 2022. The incident came to light when lottery officials noticed something odd about a winning ticket claimed at a local convenience store. Instead of paying out the winner

education

How Illinois communities benefited from local education programs in 2025

April 2, 2026

In 2025, a community education network in Illinois reached over 25, 000 people across three counties—Grundy, Kankakee, and Will—through hands-on learning. The programs covered gardening, youth leadership, farming advice, and health workshops. Every day, about 70 locals took part in these sessions. N