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Isaiah Evans: From Fayetteville to Duke

March 21, 2026

Isaiah Evans grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and was born on December 6, 2005. He is an American citizen who has played for U. S. youth teams. At a Nike Hoops Summit, he scored six points in five minutes and has trained at national camps, like one in Colorado in 2023. While he hasn’t yet pl

crypto

Crypto Law Move: A New Balance Between Banks and Digital Money

March 21, 2026

Senators from both parties and the White House have reached a tentative deal on a bill that would set rules for digital currencies. The focus is on how stablecoins—digital money tied to real dollars—can give people extra earnings without hurting traditional banks. The agreement could finally move th

crypto

Stablecoin Deal May Push Crypto Bill Forward

March 21, 2026

Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks have reached a key agreement on how stablecoins can earn rewards. The deal could clear a major hurdle in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Banks worry that rewards on stablecoins resemble interest on deposits. If the bill blocks these rewards, it might hur

finance

City’s Budget Surprises Council with Smaller Deficit

March 21, 2026

The city ended 2025 with a deficit far below the $9. 6 million that had been forecast, according to the interim finance director who stepped into the role two weeks ago. He told council that the shortfall will be about $3 million, a relief driven by higher revenues in key areas. Earned income and re

business

Money back after gym chain kept charging during shutdown

March 21, 2026

Thousands of former gym members in Massachusetts are getting refunds after being charged during a lockdown. Courts said the chain’s CEO broke rules by billing people in April 2020, even though all locations were closed. Customers tried canceling in every way possible—calls, emails, messages—but the

health

Simple foods to keep your heart and brain strong

March 21, 2026

Most people know seafood and nuts are healthy, but many don’t eat enough of the right ones. Omega-3 fats appear in foods that fight swelling, protect the heart, and keep the brain sharp. While supplements exist, real food packs these nutrients together with other helpful compounds. Some fish top th

opinion

A Costly Trade‑off for “Green” Power

March 20, 2026

The state’s push to protect the environment has turned into a bargain that hurts both nature and wallets. Solar farms, which cover huge acres of land, often sit on fields that could grow food or support wildlife. In winter the sun is weak, so these panels produce only a fraction of their rated

technology

Power Outage Mystery: What Went Wrong in Iberia

March 20, 2026

A sudden, widespread loss of electricity hit Spain and Portugal on April 28 last year. The event was the biggest blackout in Europe for over twenty years, cutting power to many regions for up to sixteen hours. The European network of electricity operators, ENTSO‑E, investigated the incident. Thei

business

Beachwood Place Faces a New Future After Saks Leaves

March 20, 2026

The loss of its flagship luxury shop has shaken Beachwood Place, a mall that opened in 1978 with a single high‑end anchor: Saks Fifth Avenue. That store had defined the mall’s style, giving shoppers a reason to dress up just for a visit. Now, with only 13 Saks stores left in the country, Northeast O

health

A Quiet Escape: How a Birthday Plan Turned Tragic

March 20, 2026

A 29‑year‑old accountant, single and carrying a history of personal struggles, had planned a small celebration for himself. He bought a large helium tank online, the same kind used to lift party balloons, and told his friends he was hosting a birthday bash at home. The purchase was deliberate; searc