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Solar Plant Faces Heat Over Safety Concerns and Unpaid Bills

April 3, 2026

A solar panel factory in South Carolina is under scrutiny after a wave of emergency calls raised questions about workplace safety. Lawmakers recently asked the state labor department to dig deeper into 13 reported incidents over the past year where employees needed medical attention. Many calls invo

politics

When Power Talks, Who Listens?

April 3, 2026

A group of over 100 legal scholars from top U. S. universities recently raised concerns about American military actions in Iran. These experts argue that recent strikes could break international laws meant to protect civilians during wars. Their letter points to statements from leaders like Donald T

sports

Why NBA Players Feel Trapped Between Free Speech and Team Rules

April 3, 2026

The NBA’s competitive world often clashes with modern conversations about freedom of expression. When the Chicago Bulls cut guard Jaden Ivey in late March, the move wasn’t just about basketball—it sparked debates on whether players can truly share their thoughts without consequences. Ivey, a promisi

opinion

Why aren't Washington lawmakers acting faster on fentanyl risks for kids?

April 3, 2026

The sharp rise in fentanyl poisonings among young children in Washington shows a growing danger that isn’t being addressed fast enough. Kids exploring their surroundings can easily come across the drug when adults have it in the home. While fentanyl is already a major cause of accidental deaths, chi

technology

Building for Healing: A Fresh Take on Healthcare Design in Sopot

April 3, 2026

A new healthcare facility in Sopot, Poland, is turning patient recovery into an architectural priority. Instead of just focusing on function, the Wave 4 & 5 ECR Health Care Complex aims to blend healing with smart design. The building covers 4, 744 square meters and is set to open in 2025. Architect

crypto

Big Banks and Crypto Firms Now Work Together. Here’s Why It Matters.

April 3, 2026

SoFi, best known for online loans and student refinancing, quietly launched a platform where big companies can handle both regular money and cryptocurrency in one place. Businesses can deposit cash, send payments, and settle trades anytime without jumping between a bank, a custody service, or a cryp

finance

Stablecoin rules: Banks and crypto firms clash over interest deals

April 3, 2026

This week, a quiet meeting between big banks and crypto companies could shape how Americans use digital money next year. A small team will review a new Senate proposal that tries to balance two very different worlds: traditional finance and the fast-moving crypto market. The debate isn’t about wheth

entertainment

A 193-Year-Old Tortoise Outlives a Fake Death Story

April 3, 2026

Jonathan, a tortoise living on a remote island, isn’t the kind of animal that grabs headlines often. But when a fake report claimed he died, it tricked media worldwide. The mistake started with a misleading post on X, supposedly from his vet, saying Jonathan passed away. News sites repeated the clai

crime

How a Fake Security Alert Led to a Major Crypto Recovery

April 3, 2026

In 2025, a Connecticut resident lost a huge sum of cryptocurrency after falling for what looked like an official security notice. The message claimed their Ledger device—a small gadget used to store crypto—needed an urgent update. But the letter was a scam. When the victim followed the instructions,

politics

South Korea and France Step Up Cooperation with New Partnership Plans

April 3, 2026

South Korea and France are taking steps to strengthen their relationship with plans to form a "global strategic partnership. " President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea and President Emmanuel Macron of France will meet in Seoul to discuss this upgrade, marking a key moment in their diplomatic ties. Mac