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Robinhood’s New Chain: A Bold Step Toward Everyday Crypto

July 18, 2026

Robinhood’s launch of its own blockchain has sparked a flurry of excitement in the crypto world. While some commentators rushed to compare it with the biggest decentralized exchanges, the company’s leaders stress that its real goal is different: to open up crypto and tokenized assets to its ten‑plus

politics

Oak Park Tightens Rules on E‑Bikes and Scooters

July 17, 2026

Oak Park’s Village Board has just passed new rules that change how electric bikes, scooters and other motorized devices can be used in town. The changes come as the state of Illinois has started to set its own rules, and local officials want their laws to match. Police are planning a big public‑awa

crypto

Crypto Prices Drop After Bitcoin Peaks and Middle East Tensions Rise

July 16, 2026

Bitcoin fell to about $64, 000 after reaching a monthly high of $65, 500, as traders took profits and fresh attacks by Iran on U. S. bases in the Gulf added pressure to the market. \n\nThe pullback was seen across most cryptocurrencies, with many altcoins showing negative volume changes that hint at

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Grooming Gangs and the Politics of Reporting

July 14, 2026

Three brothers from Sheffield—Amar, Kamar and Kamran Ilyas—were handed a total of 40 years behind bars on June 22, 2026. Their crimes spanned from 2004 to 2008 and involved the sexual abuse of five girls, some as young as twelve. One victim was assaulted by all three siblings, and Amar fled to Pakis

sports

A Fresh Look at a Baseball Star’s Roots

July 14, 2026

Jordan Walker stands out in Major League Baseball not just for his hitting but also for the story behind him. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 22, 2002, and grew up nearby in Stone Mountain. From a young age he loved baseball, beginning when he was three years old. His family is known

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Virginia School Board Shifts Toward New Governor

July 14, 2026

A new governor has tipped the balance on Virginia’s education board by appointing her fifth member, giving her a 5‑to‑4 majority over the appointees of the former administration. The board, which sets rules for public schools across the state, now has a different mix of voices that could influenc

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Robinhood’s New Layer‑2 Network Lets Developers Build Finance Apps

July 12, 2026

Robinhood has launched a new blockchain called Robinhood Chain that sits on top of Ethereum. It uses Arbitrum technology to speed up transactions and cut costs, making it easier for developers to create apps that use real‑world assets like stocks and ETFs. The network is built as a layer‑2 solut

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New Leaders Shape Minnesota’s Legal, Business and Health Sectors

July 6, 2026

Kenya Bodden will head the Minnesota State Bar Association starting July 1. He brings experience from Amazon’s legal risk team and led the Ramsey County Bar last year. The board also names Nicole Kettwick as President‑Elect, Sarah Soucie Eyberg as Treasurer, Brandon Vaughn and Madeline Gustafson sha

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Crypto Gains and Political Moves: A Quick Look at Trump’s Recent Investments

July 6, 2026

Trump has increased his holdings in crypto companies after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped investigations into Coinbase and Robinhood. The White House sent a request to the Trump Organization for details on when the former president earned money from staking agreements with Coin

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Brother’s Crash, Hand Pain: A Knicks Player’s Tough Decision

July 6, 2026

Mitchell Robinson explained that the hand injury keeping him out of the Knicks’ NBA Finals opener happened after a serious family emergency. The player, who had just signed with the Boston Celtics, posted on social media that he was shaken by news of his youngest brother’s car accident. The shock le