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Billionaire Candidate Faces Questions About Past Business Deals

April 6, 2026

Tom Steyer, a 68‑year‑old hedge fund founder who is now running for California governor, has found himself in the spotlight over his earlier investments. He once owned shares in a private prison company that now houses many immigrants waiting for deportation. During a recent town hall in San Dieg

politics

Rwanda Says Crypto Trade With Its Currency Is Illegal

April 6, 2026

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) told people on social media that buying, selling or paying with crypto using the Rwandan franc (FRW) is not allowed. The warning came after a popular crypto app announced that users could trade FRW on its peer‑to‑peer platform. The central bank posted a short mes

crime

Drift Protocol hack: How trust and security gaps led to a $280 million loss

April 6, 2026

A $280 million hack on Drift Protocol, a Solana-based DeFi platform, didn’t happen overnight. Instead, it unfolded over months of careful deception. Attackers didn’t break in with brute force—they walked in through the front door, slowly gaining trust before slipping in malware. According to a legal

technology

Massachusetts Shares 27, 000 Devices to Boost Digital Access

April 4, 2026

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Broadband Institute has rolled out nearly 27, 000 internet‑enabled gadgets through its Connected and Online Program. The effort includes a distribution of 1, 000 devices to six community groups in Agawam, Holyoke and Longmeadow. In Hampshire County, ei

sports

Baseball’s toughest skill? Getting runners home

April 4, 2026

The New York team started their home season strong but found runs hard to come by. Pitchers like Will Warren kept them in games, but the team struggled to push runners across the plate. In the first six innings, they managed just five runs against Miami, despite controlling most of the action. A bi

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Delhi vs Mumbai: A Crunchy Showdown in the Capital

April 3, 2026

The next big clash of the IPL 2026 season is set for Saturday, April 4, at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams are riding early season success – the Delhi Capitals won their opener by six wickets, while the Mumbai Indians did the same against a different side in a high‑scoring affair. With Delh

politics

Trump’s Surprise Move: A New Attorney General Takes the Helm

April 3, 2026

President Donald Trump announced that Pam Bondi would step down from her role as U. S. Attorney General after almost fourteen months in office. He praised her for a “tremendous job” cutting crime nationwide, noting that murder rates hit their lowest point since the early 1900s. Trump said Bondi woul

finance

Micron’s Memory Stock Still Looks Good, Even With Supply Worries

April 3, 2026

The idea that memory chips are at their peak has faded, and one company that felt the hit after a sharp drop is Micron Technology. The firm’s earnings report recently showed strong growth, largely thanks to demand from artificial‑intelligence workloads and a healthy order backlog. Even though Google

politics

U. S. Vice President’s Upcoming Trip to Hungary Sparks Questions Before Election

April 3, 2026

A high-ranking U. S. official is set to visit Hungary soon, just days before the country’s national vote. The trip, planned for early April, involves meetings with Hungary’s long-time leader and a public speech in the capital. The timing raises eyebrows since the election is seen as the toughest cha

politics

Why Jordan Wood stands out in Maine’s political race

April 3, 2026

Maine’s District 2 House race has a candidate who’s turning heads—not with flashy promises, but by sticking to principles. Jordan Wood isn’t just another name on the ballot. He’s pushing for big changes, especially how money influences politics. Unlike many running for office, he refuses all donatio