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CME Expands Crypto Reach with New Index Futures

May 15, 2026

The CME Group is stepping deeper into the massive digital‑asset world, announcing plans to launch Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8 after regulators give the green light. These new contracts will be the first of their kind weighted by market capitalisation, letting traders expose themselves

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Nation’s Science Future at Risk: What the Board Cuts Mean

May 15, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides a key federal agency that funds research, was abruptly cleared of its members by a recent government decision. This move happened without clear justification and followed major budget cuts to the agency that has been a backbone of American innovation for deca

technology

Ocean Power Meets Data: A Billion‑Dollar Wave of Innovation

May 15, 2026

Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so

technology

Slick Lights and Smart Sensors: A New Plan to Stop Red‑Light Crashes

May 15, 2026

The city is testing a new trick on one mile of Florin Road, between 24th and Munson Way. The goal is to stop the big problem of drivers running red lights, which has caused many serious crashes in Sacramento. Drivers usually face a split‑second choice when the light turns yellow. Some choose to slo

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U. S. Wants a Fair Deal With China, Says Rep. Haridopolos

May 15, 2026

Rep. Mike Haridopolos told a news program that the United States seeks equal footing in trade with China. He pointed out that China often ignores rules on environmental protection and worker rights, making it hard for U. S. firms to compete without risking their intellectual property. Haridopolos ar

finance

Global Stocks Beat the Tech Trend

May 15, 2026

In recent market chatter, a JPMorgan strategist highlighted that top performers in worldwide equities are not limited to the big tech names. He pointed out that investors can find solid returns by focusing on international value stocks, which often steer clear of the popular “Magnificent 7” tech gia

finance

Maine’s 25‑Year Journey of Helping People Own Homes and Grow Businesses

May 15, 2026

MaineStream Finance, a nonprofit rooted in Penquis, has marked a quarter‑century of making money more reachable for Mainers. From the start in 2001, its goal has been simple: give people who don’t fit traditional bank rules a chance to buy homes, start or grow businesses, and build solid financial f

politics

Senator Fakes Escape From Senate After ICC Warrant

May 15, 2026

A senator in the Philippines, wanted by an international court for alleged crimes during a drug crackdown, managed to slip out of the Senate building after a chaotic night. The senator had been staying inside the heavily guarded chamber, hoping to avoid arrest. When a confrontation broke out with a

politics

The Phone‑Evidence Showdown Between a Congressman and an Ohio Doctor

May 15, 2026

A U. S. Representative is battling a former physician over claims that he spread false antisemitic allegations, but the congressman insists that cell‑phone data proves his innocence. The Ohio doctor, a first‑generation Palestinian American, filed a defamation suit in February after the representativ

finance

Short Sellers Hunt “Fake AI” Stocks in the Tech Frenzy

May 15, 2026

In the current wave of AI enthusiasm, a group of investors is looking for cracks in the hype. They believe that some companies are exploiting the buzz by rebranding or overstating their involvement in artificial intelligence, hoping to attract money from retail traders and the broader market. The