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Massive Money, Many Candidates: The Busy Race for the Sixth District

April 1, 2026

The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance

crypto

Crypto Exchange Breaks Barriers While Coins Swing in War‑Time Markets

March 29, 2026

A U. S. crypto platform has become the first to secure a direct link with Federal Reserve payment systems, sparking questions from lawmakers about how digital money fits into the traditional banking world. The move gives the exchange access to Fedwire, a backbone used by banks across America. Repres

sports

Weather‑Smart Soccer: MLS’s New Play Plan

March 28, 2026

Major League Soccer is shifting its calendar to a winter‑focused schedule next year. The change aims to keep teams out of the hottest months in southern cities while avoiding the harsh cold in northern markets. In practice, this means more games will be played during December and February in places

politics

Legislators Aim to Stop Politically‑Charged Betting

March 26, 2026

Senators and a representative introduced a new bill that would bar bets on elections, wars, and sports. The move follows recent wagers that predicted big events such as a Venezuelan president’s ousting and a Middle East conflict. Critics argue that allowing anyone to bet on government actions

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Hungary's Opposition Calls for Investigation into Alleged Party Targeting

March 26, 2026

Peter Magyar, the leader of Hungary’s main opposition group Tisza, has urged the chief prosecutor to open a formal inquiry into what he claims is a covert government effort aimed at undermining his party. The appeal came after a news outlet released details that suggest state security forces were in

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Melania Trump Speaks, Then Skips Out: A 7‑Minute Summit

March 24, 2026

The First Lady’s “Be Best” initiative hosted a global education gathering at the State Department, drawing representatives from 45 countries. She began her remarks at 10:01 a. m. , praising the talent in the room and urging leaders to use that talent to boost children, communities, and economies. He

crime

Fire Targeting Jewish Charity Ambulances Sparks Outrage

March 23, 2026

A blaze broke out early Monday morning in London’s Golders Green, setting ablaze four ambulances run by a Jewish volunteer group. The fire was set deliberately, and police are treating it as an antisemitic hate crime, though they have not labeled it a terrorist attack. No one was hurt. The ambulanc

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Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

March 22, 2026

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the

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A Hospital Hit in Sudan: A Tragic Toll

March 22, 2026

In the western part of Sudan’s Darfur region, a recent attack on a teaching hospital resulted in at least 64 deaths, including more than a dozen children, according to the World Health Organization. The strike also wounded around 89 people and left the facility unable to operate, officials noted on

crime

Cash Moves: How a Lawyer Explained Big Withdrawals

March 20, 2026

The lawyer for the late financier spoke before Congress, saying his client needed large amounts of cash to keep many homes running. He mentioned houses in New York, Florida, New Mexico, Paris and the U. S. Virgin Islands. The money was used for things like repairs, daily supplies, gifts and fuel for