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Game Day Focus: Clark Skips Photos to Get in the Zone

May 15, 2026

The Indiana Fever flew to Los Angeles for their first away match of the season, taking on the LA Sparks at Crypto. com Arena. They entered the game with a 0‑1 record after losing their opener to Dallas, 107‑104. Clark scored 20 points in that loss, shooting 7 of 18 and adding three rebounds, four as

politics

Crypto Law Gains Ground in Senate

May 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee gave the crypto sector a significant boost by approving the Clarity Act, marking the first major law aimed at regulating digital currencies. The vote split largely along party lines, with 15 Republicans and only nine Democrats in favor; Democrat Ruben Gallego of Arizona

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Crypto Rules Get a Fresh Push in Senate

May 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee gave a long‑delayed digital‑asset bill the green light, moving it forward after months of back‑and‑forth. The new law, called the Clarity Act, would put most crypto trading under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s watch. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Com

crypto

CME Expands Crypto Reach with New Index Futures

May 15, 2026

The CME Group is stepping deeper into the massive digital‑asset world, announcing plans to launch Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8 after regulators give the green light. These new contracts will be the first of their kind weighted by market capitalisation, letting traders expose themselves

health

Ragdoll Cats in 2019: Health Trends and Longevity

May 15, 2026

In the United Kingdom, veterinary clinics recorded a snapshot of Ragdoll cats in 2019 that offers insight into their everyday health and lifespan. The study looked at how many of these cats were seen by a vet, what ailments they suffered from, and how long they lived on average. It also examin

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U. S. Wants a Fair Deal With China, Says Rep. Haridopolos

May 15, 2026

Rep. Mike Haridopolos told a news program that the United States seeks equal footing in trade with China. He pointed out that China often ignores rules on environmental protection and worker rights, making it hard for U. S. firms to compete without risking their intellectual property. Haridopolos ar

finance

Global Stocks Beat the Tech Trend

May 15, 2026

In recent market chatter, a JPMorgan strategist highlighted that top performers in worldwide equities are not limited to the big tech names. He pointed out that investors can find solid returns by focusing on international value stocks, which often steer clear of the popular “Magnificent 7” tech gia

politics

House Vote Halts Trump’s Iran War Push

May 15, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives tied a bill that would have stopped President Trump from fighting Iran unless Congress gave the green light. The vote ended 212 to 212, so the measure fell short of the majority needed to pass. This was the third time this year that lawmakers tried to limit the

finance

Maine’s 25‑Year Journey of Helping People Own Homes and Grow Businesses

May 15, 2026

MaineStream Finance, a nonprofit rooted in Penquis, has marked a quarter‑century of making money more reachable for Mainers. From the start in 2001, its goal has been simple: give people who don’t fit traditional bank rules a chance to buy homes, start or grow businesses, and build solid financial f

science

Joint Models vs. Cox: Which Works Best in Real‑World Studies?

May 15, 2026

In studies that track health markers over time and link them to when people experience an event, researchers often use “joint models. ” These methods combine two types of data: repeated measurements and the time until an event happens. They are seen as a fair way to see how a marker, like kidney fun