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Church Money Heist: 78‑Year‑Old Ex‑Finance Director Stole $1. 2M

May 20, 2026

A former finance director for a Middletown Catholic parish has confessed to siphoning $1. 2 million from the church’s coffers over more than six years. The 78‑year‑old, who once managed the church’s finances and credit cards, admitted using parish money to fund a high‑end lifestyle that included a C

finance

Averi Eyes Johannesburg Debut via Mining Deal

May 20, 2026

Dubai‑based Averi Finance plans to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange by merging with South African miner Mantengu Ltd. The move would give Averi a foothold in Africa and bring its diverse energy projects into the public market. The deal hinges on Mantengu issuing 650 million new shares, a m

politics

Debt, Inflation and the Cost of Politics

May 20, 2026

Scaramucci points out that leaders in the West have promised more than they can deliver, leaving citizens to shoulder a growing debt burden. He notes that the U. S. national debt has climbed to about $39 trillion, surpassing the entire size of the economy and nearing $40 trillion by next election

politics

Portland’s Big Building Dilemma

May 20, 2026

The city is rethinking a plan that would have turned the school district’s office into a family shelter. The proposal, which would cost about $14 million to renovate, was dropped by the finance committee last week. The building on Cumberland Avenue is 56 000 square feet and currently houses the d

politics

Group of Seven Heads Up: China’s Export Surge Draws Global Attention

May 20, 2026

The Group of Seven finance leaders recently turned their focus toward China’s large‑scale export activity, using data from the International Monetary Fund to highlight how this strategy may be harming other economies. The meeting’s agenda included a discussion on global trade imbalances, with off

weather

Heat Wave Forces Schools to Cut Days

May 20, 2026

The summer heat in New Jersey has become so intense that several schools are shortening their days. Teachers and students alike will leave school early on Wednesday because the temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s. This follows a very hot Tuesday, and high humidity has made the h

science

Earth’s Hidden Layer: How Tiny Particles Tell a Big Story

May 20, 2026

The Sanjiang Plain was explored through 287 cores taken from nine deep holes. Scientists measured rare earth metals, common rock elements, acidity and plant leftovers in each layer. Their goal was to see how these metals stack up from the surface down and what shapes that pattern. The metal story i

lifestyle

Huge Savings on Outdoor Comfort This Memorial Day

May 20, 2026

Wayfair is slashing the price of a popular patio set so that it can be bought for just $376 instead of over a thousand dollars. The deal centers on the Ebern Designs Wicker 3‑Person Modular Patio Conversation Set, which originally sold for $1, 143. That means shoppers can keep a sturdy and stylish g

environment

Tidal Wetlands Face a Stormy Future

May 20, 2026

Tidal wetlands, the green lungs along coastlines, play a huge role in keeping ecosystems balanced. They give homes to many species, shield shorelines from floods, lock away carbon, and clean the water that flows through them. But people’s activities and a warming planet are shrinking these vital

sports

Knoxville Smokies Face a Rough Start in Series Opener

May 20, 2026

The Knoxville Smokies came back to Covenant Health Park on Tuesday, but they struggled to get their offense going and lost 3‑1 in the first of a six‑game set against the Montgomery Biscuits. Yenrri Rojas began the game for the Smokies, giving up six hits and three runs over five innings. He struc