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Crypto Rules: Why America Must Act Now

July 14, 2026

A group of crypto enthusiasts recently flew to Washington, D. C. to meet with Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand about a bill called the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act. The aim of the act is to give clear rules for digital currencies and other crypto products, so that co

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Crypto Leaders Exit as Big Vote Looms

July 11, 2026

The crypto world saw two big names step down in quick succession. Paul Grewal, who had guided Coinbase through its public debut and a major showdown with the SEC, announced his departure on July 8, effective July 31. Hours later, Grayscale’s long‑time CFO Edward McGee said he would leave the firm, w

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Crypto Wealth Sparks Senate Hearings

July 11, 2026

Senate Democrats have pushed for official investigations into former President Donald Trump’s extensive cryptocurrency investments, after new financial statements revealed more than $1. 2 billion in crypto‑related earnings during 2023. Five senior lawmakers—Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, G

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Fisheries politics in Alaska: What happens when election promises clash with science and reality

July 6, 2026

Senators in Washington often talk big about supporting local industries like Alaska’s seafood sector. But when a new bill suddenly appears—one that claims to fix a problem no one seems to agree on—it’s worth taking a closer look. The Bycatch Reduction and Research Act, introduced recently, promises

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A senator turns 80 – with a star’s backing

July 6, 2026

Ed Markey will blow out 80 candles this weekend, but instead of cake he’s celebrating a fresh boost from Jane Fonda. The Hollywood legend, who turned 88 in December, has spent more than 50 years mixing film reels with political protest reels. In a short clip posted online, Fonda calls Markey “the bo

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New Voices on City Issues

July 5, 2026

The city’s streets buzz with fresh takes on tough topics. A local thinker says prisons are a band‑aid, not a cure, and urges money to go into early help for people before they break the law. He warns that jails often add more problems, like bad records and no real treatment for addiction or mental h

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How Crypto Betting Tricks Took Over Social Media

July 4, 2026

Polymarket, a crypto-based betting site, tried a sneaky way to get attention. They paid popular online creators to pretend they were making huge profits from risky bets. Between late 2024 and mid-2025, these influencers posted videos showing themselves winning big—like predicting Donald Trump would

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Trump’s Crypto Earnings Upset Senate Talks on Digital Asset Bill

July 3, 2026

The Senate is racing to vote on a digital‑asset law, but new numbers about President Trump’s crypto profits have thrown the debate into turmoil. A recent financial disclosure shows that Trump earned more than $1. 4 billion from family crypto projects last year, a chunk of his total $2. 2 billion

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Democrats divided as Supreme Court backs state bans on trans girls in girls' sports

July 3, 2026

The Supreme Court recently decided states can stop biological males from joining girls’ school sports teams. This supports laws already in place in Idaho, West Virginia, and 25 other states. But it doesn’t touch the states that allow biological males to compete in girls’ teams. Not all Democrats ar

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Scientists Back Democratic Candidates with Big Money Boost

July 2, 2026

A new political group has just raised a record $12 million for the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to support Democratic candidates who have science or medical backgrounds. The money is split between advertising and direct aid to hopefuls such as Ohio’s gubernatorial contender Amy Acton and South Car