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First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

politics

$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

March 17, 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

technology

The New XPS 16: Slim, Fast and Still a Top Pick

March 17, 2026

Dell has bounced back from almost dropping its XPS line, and the 2026 model shows why the brand still matters. The new laptop drops almost a pound from its predecessor, weighing just 3. 65 pounds for the standard build and 3. 85 for the heavier LCD version. That makes it lighter than a typical 16‑in

business

Grains, Trade Checks and Weather: What Happened on March 17

March 17, 2026

Corn prices nudged up early in the morning, moving a few cents higher as farmers and traders reacted to fresh market data. May corn saw a small rise, while soybeans also edged up slightly; the byproducts of soy—meal and oil—displayed mixed movements, with meal falling and oil climbing. Wheat showed

business

Live Nation Faces New State‑Led Antitrust Battle After DOJ Steps Back

March 17, 2026

Colorado and 30 other states have kicked off a fresh antitrust trial against Live Nation, the music‑event powerhouse that owns Ticketmaster. The move comes after the U. S. Department of Justice pulled out of a $280 million settlement with the company, saying it was “a travesty” and that the deal did

opinion

People Who Get a Second Chance: Why It Matters

March 17, 2026

The story begins with a man who once spent time in jail, lived on the streets, and struggled with drugs. He says that if it weren’t for others giving him a fresh start, he would still be in the same situation. After learning to take responsibility for his actions, he dedicated himself to helping oth

finance

Viemed Healthcare: A Rising Star in Home Care Stocks

March 17, 2026

Viemed Healthcare, ticker VMD, has climbed to a new two‑year peak at nearly $10 per share, marking a 30% rise over the past year. The company’s market cap sits around $355 million, and it offers home medical equipment along with respiratory services through its Sleep Management and Home Sleep Delive

business

Future Firefighters Get a Boost in Ponchatoula

March 17, 2026

Air Products has given $18, 000 to the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department’s High School Program. The money will help ten students start a career in emergency services during the 2025‑2026 school year. The grant comes from Air Products Lake Maurepas Community Fund, a local charity arm of the co

technology

AI Lab Turns Fast‑Paced Experimentation Into Business Wins

March 17, 2026

A startup that helps sales teams with software has turned a small, experimental group into the engine of its AI growth. The squad, made up of highly skilled engineers who can think like customers, builds tools that solve real problems for users and keeps the company’s own staff up to speed with new

business

Companies Ranked by What Americans Call “Just”

March 17, 2026

Every year, a group of researchers gathers the voices of about 200, 000 people across the United States. They ask these citizens what they think makes a business fair and responsible, and then use those answers to rank large companies. For the 2026 list, the team looked at 17 key themes and collect