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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

crime

Cocaine Money Mixer Now Runs Legal Weed Stores

March 27, 2026

A 42‑year‑old man who helped a Mexican drug ring move more than $300, 000 in cash is still running a chain of legal cannabis shops in Illinois. The man was caught in 2021 when delivery men, carrying grocery bags that were actually stacks of money, knocked on his door in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.

education

Big Boosts: Which New Jersey Schools Get the Most Money?

March 27, 2026

The new education budget plan announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill promises to raise state funding for more than 400 school districts in New Jersey. While most schools will receive modest increases capped at 6%, nine districts stand out with hikes exceeding 7%. These gains are largely tied to special ed

business

Future plans for the old stadium land

March 27, 2026

Jackson County is already thinking about what will happen to the big sports area after the Chiefs leave. The team’s lease ends in 2031, and they plan to move across state lines to a new $3 billion stadium in Kansas. The Royals are also moving out of Kauffman Stadium, so the county must decide how to

sports

Sports TV Lineup for the Weekend: What to Watch

March 27, 2026

The schedule starts on Monday with college baseball, featuring NC State against Georgia Tech at 7 p. m. The same evening brings a women's college basketball semifinal from Wichita, followed by an elite‑eight game in Texas. Baseball fans also get a South Carolina vs. Mississippi State matchup on SECN

crime

Brazil Gives Police a New Crypto Tool

March 27, 2026

Brazil’s lawmakers have passed a new rule that lets police use crypto they seize from criminals. The move gives law‑enforcement agencies a fresh way to fight organized crime. The new law, numbered 15. 358, says that any digital money used in a crime can be taken away by the state. The seized crypto

crime

Life in a City of Hidden Numbers

March 27, 2026

The city was buzzing with trouble. People were scared because the streets were full of fights and broken windows. A woman named Anna lived in a building that had shops on the ground floor. She could not sleep, worried that thieves would break in. State leaders sent a huge army of National Guard sol

finance

Grocery Store Gets Partial Tax Break in Pennsylvania

March 27, 2026

The Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue decided to grant a grocery store chain some relief on its sales and use tax. The case was brought through a petition for review, asking the board to reconsider a refund claim for a specific period. The dispute covered several kinds of purchases and se

politics

India and Russia Tighten Energy Ties After Trump Strikes

March 27, 2026

India cut its Russian oil purchases in early January to please the United States, but a few months later it is moving closer to Moscow again. In a meeting on March 19, Russia’s energy deputy and India’s gas minister said they will work together to bring back Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sa

politics

Hungary’s New Hope Faces an Old Powerhouse

March 27, 2026

A fresh face has appeared in Hungary’s political arena, stirring debate about the future of a country that has long been dominated by one leader. The newcomer, who runs under the banner of a newly formed party, has tapped into widespread worries about the economy and corruption. He also points to