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Microsoft backs Mistral’s AI growth in Europe with huge funding deal

July 21, 2026

A major investment from Microsoft will help the French AI startup Mistral expand its services across Europe. The partnership lets customers of Microsoft Azure use Mistral’s data centers in France, giving the company extra capacity on the continent and an alternative to U. S. cloud infrastructure for

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New England’s TV News Is Getting a Fresh Start

July 21, 2026

A new era is beginning for regional television. Spectrum has just taken over NECN, a channel that had been mostly a name on paper after being bought by Comcast. The deal did not bring any of the old NBCUniversal staff over, and details were kept hush‑hush. NECN was first created in 1992 by Hearst a

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Trump’s Quick Shift From Grief to Politics

July 21, 2026

The Iran conflict has seen its first U. S. soldier losses since March, with three service members recently killed. Each death has sparked a reaction from President Donald Trump that feels more political than heartfelt. In recent days, Trump’s comments have highlighted a pattern: he quickly ties t

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Trump Family Sues Capital One Again Over Account Closures

July 21, 2026

The Trump family has filed a fresh lawsuit against Capital One, claiming the bank shut down hundreds of accounts linked to the president’s businesses after the January 6 events. The new complaint, submitted by Eric Trump for the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, says the bank acted because of the pol

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Beach Rules: Bigger Canopies, Smarter Enforcement

July 21, 2026

Ocean City has been dealing with the same beach problem for two summers: canopies keep growing, sit unattended, and block people’s view of the waves. The town also worries that too many fines will ruin a day in the sun for visitors. To tackle this, officials started a new trial two months ago tha

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Education First: Why Maine Needs a New Governor

July 21, 2026

Hannah Pingree says that fixing schools is the smartest thing Maine can do for its future. She plans to give teachers more support and to hire new teachers when the country needs them most. Pingree wants every child, no matter where they live, to study in a good school. Her plan includes mo

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Crypto Bill Gains Ground After Trump Ethics Deal Rumor

July 21, 2026

The Clarity Act, a bill that would set the first nationwide rules for digital money, is getting more attention on the trading platform Polymarket. On Monday, people betting that the bill will become law this year increased their odds from 32% on Friday to about 43%. That rise comes after whisp

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Crypto Rules Near Final Stage: Senate Moves Closer to Decision

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate is inching toward a final vote on the Clarity Act, a bill that would shape how digital currencies are regulated. Senators from both parties have added new language on ethics and enforcement, hoping to satisfy concerns about how the law will be applied. The key debate centers on w

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Crypto Cash Boosts Alabama Senatorial Hopeful

July 21, 2026

Barry Moore, the Republican candidate for Alabama’s open U. S. Senate seat, has received more campaign contributions from a major cryptocurrency‑backed super PAC than any other congressional contender. Since 2025, federal filings show he has collected over $12 million from a PAC linked to big crypto

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Smart Mentor Pairing: How to Build Lasting Learning Bonds

July 21, 2026

Mentoring isn’t just a handshake between a boss and an employee; it’s a carefully chosen recipe that can either rise or fall. Imagine two chefs mixing ingredients without thinking about their flavors: the dish may taste bland or even off. The same goes for mentorship; pairing people without purpo