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AI Gives Utah Small Shops a Boost

June 22, 2026

Utah’s small businesses are the heart of its economy. They open early, stay late, and keep local flavor alive while juggling many jobs in one day. Time is the biggest hurdle for these owners, not ideas. A single person often handles marketing, bookkeeping, customer service, and hiring all at onc

opinion

Maine Power’s Rate Hike: Is It Worth the Money?

June 22, 2026

Central Maine Power (CMP) is again asking the state’s Public Utilities Commission for a rate increase. Before any decision, it’s essential to examine whether the company truly deserves more money from its customers. The reliability record is alarming. Data from the U. S. Energy Information Administ

entertainment

Netflix Thriller Gets Mixed Crowd Reaction

June 22, 2026

I Will Find You, a new eight‑episode crime drama on Netflix, began streaming on June 18. The series is based on Harlan Coben’s 2023 novel of the same name and follows a father who is wrongfully convicted for his son’s murder, only to discover that the case may still be open. The show is Coben’s thir

health

Pelvic Floor Care for Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence

June 22, 2026

Women who have stress urinary incontinence often face a confusing mix of treatment options. The latest research shows that many different approaches exist, but there is no single standard plan that everyone follows. Because of this lack of consistency, doctors and therapists need clear guidance on w

crypto

VIT Token Gains a New Trading Home on WEEX

June 22, 2026

The V. I. T. R. I. O. L. Network has just made its $VIT token available on the WEEX exchange, a move that broadens where people can buy and sell it. This change means more people will have easy access to the token that powers TradeCafe, a platform that mixes artificial intelligence with automated

crypto

UK Crypto Rules: New Plans for Stablecoins and Custody

June 22, 2026

The UK’s financial watchdog is shaping fresh rules for companies that create stablecoins and hold digital assets. A draft package, opened to comment in May 2025, will guide firms that offer or keep “qualifying” crypto products. The final guidance is still pending, with a policy statement expected la

politics

Small Biz vs. Crypto: Why New Laws May Hurt Local Shops

June 22, 2026

The past year has been rough for small companies. New import taxes and higher fuel prices have pushed costs up, while inflation has cut customers’ buying power. These pressures already make survival hard. Now lawmakers are considering the CLARITY Act, a bill that would open the door for crypto‑base

sports

Basketball School’s Big Exit: The Fall of a Powerhouse

June 22, 2026

A well‑known basketball academy in Connecticut is shutting down. The school had been a top contender, winning five national titles in seven years. For the past few seasons it produced elite players. One standout was Hamidou Diallo, a five‑star recruit who became the first from the school to

health

Religious Faith and Family Planning Choices Among Turkish Women

June 22, 2026

In a recent study set in Central Anatolia, researchers examined how religious belief and attitudes influence married Muslim women’s decisions about pregnancy and birth control. The sample included 331 women who were actively attending family health centres, representing a strong participation rate o

entertainment

New Frontiers in Sci‑Fi

June 22, 2026

Science fiction is often seen as a playground for wild ideas, but some novels go beyond imagination and reshape the whole genre. When a book wins top awards like the Hugo or Nebula, it usually signals that readers and critics are ready for something fresh. Take a story that asks whether gender matt