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When Trust Gets Broken: The Cost of Greed

April 10, 2026

A personal assistant in New York stole almost $10 million from an elderly couple who relied on her help. For seven years, from 2017 to 2024, she took advantage of their trust. Instead of doing her job, she wrote herself checks that were meant for them. She used the money to buy luxury items like han

business

University Lawsuit: Whistleblower Claims Retaliation and Discrimination

April 6, 2026

The University of Oregon faces a lawsuit from a former business‑operations director who says she and three coworkers were fired after reporting their supervisor’s misconduct. She alleges the supervisor, Richard Menard, made racist and sexist remarks and abused his authority by hiring a personal f

crypto

Big Banks, Card Companies and Crypto Startups All Chase Stablecoins

April 4, 2026

Stablecoins, digital money tied to the US dollar, moved a staggering $33 trillion last year. That volume is twenty times larger than what PayPal handled, showing how fast this new payment type is growing. At the Future Investment Initiative in Miami, industry leaders discussed why even the bigges

entertainment

Celebrities Celebrating April 3rd

April 3, 2026

A lot of famous faces marked another year on April 3. Among them, Alec Baldwin celebrated his 68th birthday after hosting “SNL” in 2017. Eddie Murphy, who grew up with the middle name Regan, turned 65, while Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn reached 57. The list also highlights Jennie Garth, now 54, w

technology

Waves of Change: How a Radio Sparked Electrification in Oswego

April 1, 2026

The 1930 census noted that a farmer in Wheatland Township owned a radio, hinting at how early tech shaped rural life. Radios were more than music machines; they delivered weather updates for crops, economic news for traders, and political debates that kept citizens informed. This connectivity was es

sports

Rockingham Speedway’s Big Race Weekend: What to Know and Who’s Competing

April 1, 2026

This weekend, Rockingham Speedway hosts a full slate of NASCAR action starting early on Friday with practice and qualifying. Fans can enter the gates and Fan Zone from 10:30 a. m. , with the main Truck Series race kicking off at 4:30 p. m. The next day ramps up earlier, with an ARCA Menards Series E

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrate March 31st Birthdays

March 31, 2026

March 31 brings a mix of seasoned actors, rising directors, and iconic musicians into the spotlight. Christopher Walken turns 83, having recently joined the cast of “Severance. ” Meanwhile, Rhea Perlman celebrates 78 years, with a middle name that many fans might not know. Ewan McGregor marks 55, an

entertainment

Heartbreak in Minnesota: A Family Lost to Fire

March 24, 2026

A house on Richard Avenue caught fire early Saturday, and the blaze claimed the lives of a reporter named Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The fire alarm sounded at about 5:25 a. m. , when neighbors saw flames through the roof and feared someone was inside. Firefighters rushed to the scene

weather

Windy Days Raise Wildfire Danger in South Dakota

March 22, 2026

A warning is active until 4 AM Sunday, telling people that strong winds and very dry air could spark fast‑moving fires. The alert covers many counties, from Knox to Richardson, across the state’s central and western regions. Wind speeds range between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.

sports

49ers Boost Offense with New Receiver Christian Kirk

March 19, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers are tightening their passing attack for the upcoming NFL season. After adding veteran wideout Mike Evans, they signed Christian Kirk, a former Arizona Cardinals star who recently played for the Houston Texans. Reports say Kirk agreed to a one‑year contract worth up to $6 mill