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Tech Giants Team Up With Trump on New Science Council

March 26, 2026

The U. S. President has set up a new advisory board that brings together leaders from the worlds of crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other high‑tech sectors. The council was revived in January 2025 by an executive order and will soon include up to 24 experts. Among the first hires

politics

Crypto Bill Hits Roadblock as Coinbase Stands Firm

March 26, 2026

Coinbase officials have told senators that the new bill cannot be implemented because of worries over “stable yield language. ” This is the second time CEO Brian Armstrong has pulled back support, saying in January that a bad bill is worse than no bill at all. The proposed law would stop crypto e

crypto

Bitcoin Tax Rules Face a New Push for Fairness

March 23, 2026

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is calling on lawmakers to widen a proposed tax break that currently only covers certain stablecoins. Under today’s rules, buying or selling Bitcoin triggers a capital‑gain calculation no matter how small the trade. BPI says this makes everyday purchases—like coffe

science

Tyson’s “Science Check” on the Hit Space Film

March 23, 2026

The blockbuster about a lone astronaut’s mission to save Earth has sparked chatter about whether it really gets the science right. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well‑known public scientist, is often consulted by filmmakers for credibility. The directors of the film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, told a

crypto

Agents Are Set to Pay for Everything

March 15, 2026

The idea that future money will be handled by computer programs instead of people has gained traction among crypto enthusiasts. Two influential founders, Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and Changpeng Zhao of Binance, recently shared that they expect autonomous agents to outnumber humans in online transa

sports

Team Moves: Who’s Still Free and Where They Might Fit

March 13, 2026

Free‑agency starts with big names dreaming of a scramble, but the first three days often leave only a few hot spots. Some players who were expected to jump between multiple teams are instead waiting for the right offer, and the market shifts from player to team quickly. Even with a few marquee nam

sports

Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

sports

Bam Adebayo’s 83‑Point Night: Fans Cheer, Critics Question

March 12, 2026

The Miami Heat were already winning by 25 points when Bam Adebayo drew an offensive foul that would normally be ignored. Coach Erik Spoelstra, however, challenged the call because Adebayo had already scored 77 points in a previous game and the team wanted even more. The challenge failed, but it show

entertainment

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

March 12, 2026

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

sports

College Basketball Broadcast Lineup Gets a Fresh Mix

March 11, 2026

The 2026 NCAA Tournament will kick off next week with a new mix of familiar and fresh voices in the broadcast booth. Former Michigan star Chris Webber returns as a game analyst, joining Brandon Gaudin and Andy Katz to cover the first two rounds. Webber’s experience on the court translates into insig