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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

health

PreveCan: A New Tool to Teach Cancer Prevention

March 21, 2026

Scientists built a Spanish app called PreveCan. The goal is to share advice from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research. These organizations published guidelines in 2018 on how to keep cancer risk low. PreveCan shows tips about diet, exercise, weight, and ot

lifestyle

California’s Rising Stars: Redding and Santa Cruze Shine

March 20, 2026

The television network HGTV has recently highlighted two Californian towns as part of its new list of the 30 Best Up‑and‑Coming Small Cities in America. The selection was made after analysing federal statistics and economic studies that track where small cities are gaining momentum. Redding tops th

politics

New AI Bill Sparks Debate Over Copyright, Privacy and Fairness

March 19, 2026

Sen. Marsha Blackburn has drafted a new AI law that tackles several contentious topics, from how companies use copyrighted material in training models to the rise of fake celebrity videos. The proposal also pushes for ending Section 230, a 1996 rule that shields online platforms from liability wh

politics

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

March 17, 2026

Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the

politics

How U. S. Health Policy Changes Sparked Legal Battles

March 17, 2026

In early 2025, the Trump administration pushed major changes to U. S. healthcare rules, touching everything from vaccine guidelines to research funding. These moves led to multiple lawsuits from states, medical groups, and advocacy organizations. One key change involved removing COVID-19 shots from

politics

Oil Routes, Alliances and the New Middle‑East Tension

March 16, 2026

Israel claimed it had struck a Tehran building that supported Iran’s space plans, calling the site a hub for military satellites. Photos on social media show damage to a research institute in central Tehran, linked to the Chamran‑1 satellite launched last year. Meanwhile, three Pakistani tankers hav

health

Medical Bills Make People Skip Needed Care

March 16, 2026

People who owe money for hospital visits often postpone going to the doctor, dentist or therapist. A study using data from a 2023 national health survey found that about ten percent of nearly thirty thousand U. S. adults had medical debt, meaning they struggled to pay any health‑related bills in the

politics

Staff Cuts Slow Down Government Record Requests

March 14, 2026

A wave of layoffs in the federal workforce has made it harder for people to get documents from government agencies. The cuts started when a new president took office 14 months ago, with a hiring freeze and many employees leaving or retiring early. The result is that agencies are missing deadlines fo

education

Celebrating Local Scholars: A Look at Their Academic Wins

March 14, 2026

Osceola County students are making waves far beyond their hometown, earning top honors at a variety of colleges and universities across the country. One standout is Jalen Amari Gummer, who earned a cum laude Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Furman University. His success is a reminder tha

Bitcoin Tax Rules Face a New Push for Fairness

PreveCan: A New Tool to Teach Cancer Prevention

California’s Rising Stars: Redding and Santa Cruze Shine

New AI Bill Sparks Debate Over Copyright, Privacy and Fairness

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

How U. S. Health Policy Changes Sparked Legal Battles

Oil Routes, Alliances and the New Middle‑East Tension

Medical Bills Make People Skip Needed Care

Staff Cuts Slow Down Government Record Requests

Celebrating Local Scholars: A Look at Their Academic Wins

California’s Rising Stars: Redding and Santa Cruze Shine