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Republicans are pushing a new plan to bring Donald Trump’s crypto empire under control. The proposal says Trump’s business deals with digital money need stricter rules. Lawmakers argue the plan could protect investors and stop illegal activity. Democrats are not convinced. They say the b

art

Syracuse’s Art Fest: Hand‑Made, Heart‑Felt, and No AI Touches

Syracuse’s long‑standing Arts & Crafts Festival kicks off Friday, July 24, and runs through Sunday. The free event takes place in the historic downtown area around Columbus Circle, with vendors lining East Onondaga, Montgomery, and East Jefferson streets. Visitors can stroll from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.

opinion

Maine’s Senate Fight: A Call to Drop Ego and Join the Working‑Class Push

The state’s upcoming Democratic convention has turned into a battleground for ideas about who should lead Maine in Washington. A 67‑year‑old scientist, now a delegate for the U. S. Senate race, reminds voters that politics must be about common goals rather than personal glory. The message echoes a f

entertainment

Crime Stories on Prime Video: From Telepathy to Tribal Tales

The series lineup on Prime Video offers a mix of classic police dramas and fresh twists. Some shows let ordinary workers gain extraordinary powers, like a paramedic who can read thoughts and helps detectives solve cases. Others focus on real people in small towns, where a detective’s stubbornn

Pennsylvania’s Data‑Center Deal: A Close‑Call Between Growth and Protection

Pennsylvania’s governor has spent months shaping a set of rules meant to keep data‑center builders answerable, but the process has been anything but neutral. Inside the state office, senior aides worked hand‑in‑hand with Amazon and a coalition of tech giants to draft the guidelines, then shared earl

finance

Stocks Brace for Fed Talk and Tech Earnings Show

The U. S. market is gearing up for a week of tension as the Federal Reserve’s next meeting could hint at how long interest rates will stay high. Oil prices have jumped, pushing fears that the Fed might need to raise rates more aggressively to tame inflation, which remains above its 2 % goal. Wall St

Joe Manchin Launches New Independent Campaign

Manchin, now 78, is stepping back into politics after a break. He has started the Independent Leadership Council to help people run as independents across America. The council’s goal is not to form a new party. Instead it wants candidates who can vote with Democrats or Republicans when it m

Why Showing Up Matters When You Vote

Every state in the U. S. writes its own rules for how people can vote, and the differences are huge. In some places almost everyone goes to a polling station in person; in others, most people vote by mail. Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, when mail voting first appeared, lawmakers from both partie

A Shift in the House: How U. S. Views on Israel Are Changing

The debate over cutting $3. 3 billion in aid to Israel reached the House floor, but the vote never materialized. A proposal led by Republican Thomas Massie and backed by progressive Democrats such as Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez was meant to force lawmakers to publicly reveal their stance on foreign aid

crypto

Goldman Sachs Stands Alone: Backing Crypto Clarity Bill