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Legal battle heats up over Massachusetts marijuana policy change

April 2, 2026

Four cannabis entrepreneurs in Massachusetts have taken legal action to stop a potential statewide vote that would reverse recreational marijuana sales while keeping medical cannabis legal. The group, all active participants in state programs designed to right past wrongs in drug enforcement, filed

business

A Denver Classic Fades Away

April 2, 2026

For over forty years, Imperial Chinese stood as a Denver landmark, serving up familiar flavors to generations of locals. But in early 2025, the restaurant quietly shut its doors after a sudden ownership change left fans confused. A simple note on the door blamed rising costs, but no one explained wh

business

Batavia’s Jewelry Store Turns 21 with a Diamond Raffle and Trunk Show

April 2, 2026

A local jewelry shop in Batavia is throwing a party to celebrate 21 years in business—a milestone that doesn’t just mark time but also cements its place in the community. Instead of just blowing out candles, K. Hollis Jewelers is rolling out a celebration packed with estate jewelry, free snacks, and

politics

FedEx Fights Back Over Tax Credit Claim

April 2, 2026

A legal battle is heating up over whether FedEx should get an $84 million tax break. Two business groups say the government is overstepping its power by trying to block the credit. They argue a lower court already decided FedEx qualifies for the money based on taxes paid by its overseas branches. T

technology

Music That Reacts to You: How AI is Changing VR Experiences

April 2, 2026

Video games have long used background music to set the mood, but most soundtracks just play on loop without changing based on what the player does. New AI tools can now create music in real time that reacts to your actions and the game’s environment. While this idea sounds cool, researchers aren’t s

entertainment

Dubai’s new brand entertainment firm aims to shape how brands tell stories

April 2, 2026

A Dubai-based company is stepping into a crowded market with a fresh approach. Instead of just creating ads, it wants to turn brand messages into full-fledged stories that people actually want to watch. The firm plans to work across movies, TV shows, music, and even kids’ content—helping companies b

health

VR Helps Kids with Brain Differences Stay Active and Calm

April 2, 2026

Many children with conditions like autism or ADHD struggle to move around much or feel relaxed. Their families often worry about their health because too much sitting can cause problems later. Lately, virtual reality has become a tool to help these kids move more and feel less stressed. Unlike regu

science

The surprise superpowers of a tiny Mediterranean survivor

April 2, 2026

Out in the Mediterranean’s murky waters lives a creature most people never notice. Smaller than a thumbnail, this shrimp-like bug—Idotea balthica—quietly holds more genes than humans do. Researchers only noticed because its genetic mix was too complex to ignore. Even now, one-third of those genes mi

entertainment

Pink Looks, Bold Choices: Rethinking Girly Power

April 2, 2026

Feminine fashion used to get dismissed as weak or silly. But something has changed recently. Online creators are turning heads with bright colors and playful styles not just to stand out, but to make a point. They wear pink wigs, heavy makeup, and sparkly outfits on purpose. This isn’t just about lo

crypto

XRP moves up as Ripple rolls out new cash and crypto money tools

April 2, 2026

Ripple has just dropped two fresh products that let big company money teams mix regular cash with XRP and the newer RLUSD stablecoin inside one screen. CFOs can now watch, move, and count everything without hopping between screens or typing numbers twice. Before this, finance bosses had to keep cash