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Rutgers Athletic Debt Sparks Lawsuit Over Public Money

April 1, 2026

A Rutgers graduate has taken the university to court, claiming that its sports program has wasted public funds. He says the school’s athletic department spent too much money without proper oversight, creating a huge debt. The lawsuit was filed in Middlesex County Superior Court by lawyer Hecto

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March Madness Reimagined: Money, Moves and Team Spirit

April 1, 2026

The final seconds of the NCAA tournament saw a freshman from Connecticut hit a buzzer‑beating shot that sent his squad to the Final Four, while a Duke player’s tears revealed how deep emotions run in college hoops. This spectacle shows that money and new rules haven’t killed the excitement of March

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Massive Money, Many Candidates: The Busy Race for the Sixth District

April 1, 2026

The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance

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Google’s New Video AI Beats OpenAI’s Sora in Cost and Flexibility

April 1, 2026

Google has unveiled its latest AI video model, Veo 3. 1 Lite, which promises lower prices and easier access for developers compared to OpenAI’s recently discontinued Sora project. The move comes after a week when OpenAI decided to drop its own video‑generation tool, leaving a gap in the market. D

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Paraguay Replaces Economy Minister to Boost Growth

April 1, 2026

President Santiago Pena has asked the current economy chief, Carlos Fernandez, to step down. The decision comes as part of a new phase in his administration that seeks fresh skills and stronger focus on economic progress. Fernandez will be replaced by presidential adviser Juan Jose Galeano, who will

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Crypto in 401(k)s: A New Twist on Retirement Savings

April 1, 2026

The U. S. Department of Labor is proposing a rule that could let 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts invest in things like cryptocurrencies and private market deals. This comes after President Trump issued an order last year asking the Labor Department to rethink how employers can add thes

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Unexpected Fallout Over Politician’s Personal Choices

April 1, 2026

A former U. S. homeland security chief has been caught in a scandal involving private online behaviour that some claim exposed her to possible blackmail. Reports say she used female avatars with exaggerated features and paid for interactions with models in similar costumes, sparking outrage. The a

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Flavio Bolsonaro’s Rising Popularity Gives Him More Time to Build His Economic Team

April 1, 2026

Flavio Bolsonaro’s name is climbing the polls, giving him extra room to decide who will guide his economic plans. The 44‑year‑old senator has spent much of his time abroad, meeting conservative allies and visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is jailed in Brasilia for an attempte

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Trump Faces Vaccine Court Showdown

April 1, 2026

The push for a new U. S. vaccine policy, championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has hit a snag after a federal judge stopped key parts of the plan two weeks ago. Despite this setback, the Trump administration has not yet filed an appeal, a pause that stands out when compared to how q

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EU Fines Spark Tension With U. S. Tech Firms

April 1, 2026

The United States and the European Union have a long‑standing partnership, but one problem keeps popping up: fines. A senior U. S. State Department official said that penalties from the EU are the biggest hurdle in economic talks between the two sides. The focus is on a new rule called the Digital M