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Crypto Faith: Churches, Coins and Controversy

March 28, 2026

In Nashville, a couple named Todd and Janet Gatewood started a radio show that mixes religion with digital money. They see falling prices as a chance to buy more bitcoin. Some Christian leaders and entrepreneurs are pushing the idea that cryptocurrencies can help believers invest, worship or even fi

sports

Heat Push for Playoff Spot While Teams Scramble for East Seed

March 28, 2026

The NBA regular season is winding down, and the race for the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference has become a tight contest. Six teams are within two games of each other, with the Hawks holding the current top position at 41-32. The Raptors, 76ers, Magic, Hornets, and Heat trail closely behind, all

business

Canada Seeks Quick Trade Deal with South America

March 28, 2026

Canadian trade officials are pushing hard to finish a free‑trade agreement with the Mercosur group by this fall. The country wants to speed up talks, aiming for meetings every six weeks or so, according to the minister of international trade speaking at a WTO event in Cameroon. He has already held t

business

Budget Battles: How a School District Scrutinized Contracts and Trips

March 27, 2026

A recent probe in a large Colorado school district has turned the spotlight on nearly $3 million of contracts and questions about international travel. The investigation, led by the board president, focuses on agreements signed between the district and a Texas‑based education firm called Education A

business

Barça Moves HQ to Miami, Leaving New York Behind

March 27, 2026

FC Barcelona has officially swapped its Manhattan office for a spot in downtown Miami’s One Biscayne Tower, signaling a new trend of top brands shifting south. The club, ranked third in global value at about $5. 65 billion, will occupy nearly 50, 000 square feet alongside tenants such as Reimagined

technology

China Pulls Out of AI Summit After U. S. Sanctions Rule

March 27, 2026

"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heate

crime

Tech Showcase or Tall Tales? A Closer Look at the Claims

March 27, 2026

In Singapore, a large crowd gathered in a fancy hotel ballroom to hear about a company’s big plans. The CEO spoke about artificial intelligence, faster-charging EV batteries, and even medical breakthroughs like restoring vision to blind people. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it might be.

health

Cold Weather’s Hidden Toll on Heart Health

March 26, 2026

The new study shows that when temperatures drop, heart‑related deaths rise sharply across the United States. Researchers looked at data from 2000 to 2020 in 819 counties, covering about 80 % of adults over 25. They found that the safest temperature for heart health is around 23 °C (74 °F). When temp

sports

Keaton Wagler: From Kansas Courts to College Stardom

March 26, 2026

Keaton Wagler grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, where basketball was a daily ritual. His parents, both former college players, ran the house with drills and game talk, creating a home that felt like a practice gym. This early immersion gave him a feel for the game far beyond simple skills. When he reac

politics

Big Money vs. Big Games: Why College Sports Should Stay Amateur

March 25, 2026

A new voice in the debate is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who says that letting billionaires own college teams could hurt the spirit of college sports. He argues for a model like the NFL, where all 32 teams share revenue equally instead of having one powerful conference dominate. The NFL’s history show