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Batavia’s Jewelry Store Turns 21 with a Diamond Raffle and Trunk Show

April 2, 2026

A local jewelry shop in Batavia is throwing a party to celebrate 21 years in business—a milestone that doesn’t just mark time but also cements its place in the community. Instead of just blowing out candles, K. Hollis Jewelers is rolling out a celebration packed with estate jewelry, free snacks, and

politics

FedEx Fights Back Over Tax Credit Claim

April 2, 2026

A legal battle is heating up over whether FedEx should get an $84 million tax break. Two business groups say the government is overstepping its power by trying to block the credit. They argue a lower court already decided FedEx qualifies for the money based on taxes paid by its overseas branches. T

technology

Music That Reacts to You: How AI is Changing VR Experiences

April 2, 2026

Video games have long used background music to set the mood, but most soundtracks just play on loop without changing based on what the player does. New AI tools can now create music in real time that reacts to your actions and the game’s environment. While this idea sounds cool, researchers aren’t s

business

Big publishers feel the pinch when cash runs low

April 2, 2026

A company that once printed glossy books for pop stars and popes has suddenly run out of cash. The publisher behind books like a Madonna photo album and a coffee-table edition on Michelangelo’s ceiling told a judge it cannot pay its bills right now. It once got a loan from a tech legend to launch di

entertainment

Dubai’s new brand entertainment firm aims to shape how brands tell stories

April 2, 2026

A Dubai-based company is stepping into a crowded market with a fresh approach. Instead of just creating ads, it wants to turn brand messages into full-fledged stories that people actually want to watch. The firm plans to work across movies, TV shows, music, and even kids’ content—helping companies b

entertainment

A farmhouse, old whispers, and a family struggling to move on

April 2, 2026

A family moves to a remote farm in Venezuela after losing a child. They hope the quiet countryside will help them heal. Two locals warn them about the land’s dark past. They say the dead don’t stay silent here—the wind carries their voices if you listen closely enough. The mother starts paying atte

crypto

A $80 Million Gamble on Bitcoin and Oil Prices

April 2, 2026

A single trader just made a bold $80 million bet that Bitcoin will fall while oil prices will rise. This trader used Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, to take a huge short position on Bitcoin and a long position on Brent crude oil. The bet relies on a 7x leveraged contract, meaning small price

finance

Banks are eyeing the betting game: Prediction markets get serious

April 2, 2026

Big banks smell money in prediction markets—places where people bet on real-world events like election outcomes or sports results. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, casually mentioned his firm might jump in, but ruled out betting on sports or politics. Goldman Sachs is already deep in talks with leading

technology

The Crypto World Meets Quantum Computing and AI: What’s Next?

April 2, 2026

Quantum computers are getting faster, and that could be a problem for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Earlier fears suggested breaking Bitcoin’s security would take millions of qubits, but new research shows it might take as few as 1, 200 to 1, 450 high-quality ones. Even scarier, hackers wouldn’t ne

politics

What Trump might say about the Iran situation and why people aren't convinced

April 2, 2026

The American president is set to address the nation tonight, claiming the recent military actions against Iran have achieved their goals. He plans to share that U. S. forces have severely weakened Iran's naval power and missile capabilities, while preventing the country from developing nuclear weapo