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Health as a Luxury: How Wellness Became a Status Symbol

March 30, 2026

The modern world has turned staying healthy into a fashionable statement, especially for those who can pay the high price of wellness. In places like Los Angeles, pricey health devices and retreats are sold as lifestyle upgrades, turning medicine into a public display of wealth. This trend is fuel

health

Birmingham Water Switches Off Fluoride, Residents Upset

March 30, 2026

The city of Birmingham found out that its tap water had stopped containing fluoride, a fact that was actually decided years earlier without the public’s knowledge. Some treatment plants began removing fluoride as early as 2023, and a third stopped in March 2024. The utility company, Central Alabama

celebrities

Prince Philip’s Long‑Hidden Battle With Cancer

March 30, 2026

A new book by a historian says Prince Philip was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, not long before he died in 2021. Doctors found a shadow on his pancreas and removed part of his stomach, but the cancer could not be cured. Many thought he would never appear in public again, yet h

politics

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

March 30, 2026

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

business

Casino Gives Back: $1. 6 Million Helps New Hampshire Nonprofits

March 30, 2026

The Nash casino in Nashua, which opened on March 5, 2025, is part of New Hampshire’s unique charity casino model. The system channels a share of gaming income to local groups in short, rotating cycles. In its first year, the casino raised more than $17 million for a wide range of nonprofits. Recent

opinion

Trump’s Sharpest Weapon: Criticizing the Deceased

March 30, 2026

Trump has become sharper when he talks about people who are no longer alive. He used to be slow and vague, but now he speaks quickly and harshly. After Senator McCain died in 2018, Trump’s comments were weak at first. He said “I never was a fan” only after many months, which felt unnecessar

politics

The Busy Life of Indiana’s Secretary of State

March 30, 2026

In Indiana, a man named Diego Morales is known for being in almost every event that matters to the Republican Party. He rarely talks to the press, but he shows up at dinners, conferences, and local celebrations with a camera ready for his next photo op. His calendar is full: he attends county din

politics

Spain blocks US war planes from its skies

March 30, 2026

Spain has decided to shut its airspace to U. S. military aircraft that are part of strikes against Iran. This move follows earlier statements that Spain would not allow its bases to be used for the conflict. The restriction means U. S. jets must fly around Spain on their way to targets in the Middle

business

Ukraine Turns Drone Skill into Global Business Pitch

March 30, 2026

Ukraine has turned the fight against drone attacks into a chance to sell its expertise abroad. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has travelled through the Gulf region, meeting leaders in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. He says Ukraine offers a full package of skills, strategy and syste

crypto

Crypto Rules Still Vague: Why the New Guidance Falls Short

March 30, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released new rules on March 19, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, hoping to clarify how U. S. securities laws apply to digital assets. The move is a step forward, especially on topics like staking and meme coins, and it corrects some

Health as a Luxury: How Wellness Became a Status Symbol

Birmingham Water Switches Off Fluoride, Residents Upset

Prince Philip’s Long‑Hidden Battle With Cancer

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

Casino Gives Back: $1. 6 Million Helps New Hampshire Nonprofits

Trump’s Sharpest Weapon: Criticizing the Deceased

The Busy Life of Indiana’s Secretary of State

Spain blocks US war planes from its skies

Ukraine Turns Drone Skill into Global Business Pitch

Crypto Rules Still Vague: Why the New Guidance Falls Short

Casino Gives Back: $1. 6 Million Helps New Hampshire Nonprofits