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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Kroger’s New CEO Sets a Calm Pace for 2026 Sales

Kroger is stepping into a quieter year under its new chief, Greg Foran. Foran, who once led Walmart’s U. S. operations and steered 20 quarters of steady sales growth, took the reins in February after a board‑initiated removal of former boss Rodney McMullen. The company’s latest forecast shows

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Mar 05 2026LIFESTYLE

'Family‑Friendly Southern Eats Now Open in Mars Hill'

'In the quiet hills of Madison County, a new spot has appeared on the map for local diners. BoRudy’s Grill, opened on February 8 by Lisa Rice and her daughter‑in‑law Ashley Rice, offers a menu that feels like a cozy kitchen at home. The restaurant’s name comes from Lisa’s sons, Ashley’s husband Bren

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chlorinated Paraffins in E‑Waste River: Where the Risk Lies

Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

PETA’s Unexpected Ally in the Fight Against Animal Testing

PETA, a well‑known animal rights group that often stages eye‑catching protests, has recently found itself praising the current U. S. administration for its moves to cut back on animal research. The group’s senior VP, Kathy Guillermo, praised the shift in policy as “night and day” compared to past le

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Mar 05 2026CRYPTO

American Bitcoin’s Big BTC Grab While Banks Push Back on Crypto Yields

American Bitcoin, a mining firm linked to the Trump family, has added more than 6, 500 bitcoins to its treasury, pushing it into the upper tier of publicly listed companies that hold crypto on their books. The move came after the company bought 500 bitcoins in the last three weeks, valuing its holdi

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Mar 05 2026CRIME

Crypto Scam Hunt Yields $61M Recovery

Federal agents in North Carolina recovered more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) after dismantling a romance‑based pig‑butchering scam. The case shows how investigators used the open nature of blockchain data to follow money through a maze of wallets, even after scammers tried to hide thei

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple Drops Low‑Cost Laptop, Google Faces Legal Trouble Over AI

The newest MacBook Neo starts at $599, about half the price of Apple’s previous budget model. It is smaller and has less memory than higher‑end MacBooks, but the most surprising part is its chip: Apple uses a smartphone processor inside the laptop. This shows how advanced iPhone chips have become, a

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Mar 05 2026CRYPTO

ZeroHash Seeks Trust Bank Status to Expand Crypto Services

ZeroHash, a company that builds tools for stablecoins, has filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to become a national trust bank. This type of charter lets it offer special digital‑asset services without running a traditional retail banking business. The firm wants to provide cus

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Razer’s New Headset Turns Everyday Life Into a Game

The headset, called Project Motoko, first appeared as a prototype at CES 2026. It blends the look of headphones with smart‑glasses technology, and a later demo at MWC 2026 confirmed its design and features. Its hardware list is impressive: two high‑resolution cameras, a powerful Snapdragon proces

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Rail Merge Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Economy

Pennsylvania owns a lot of trees, farms and minerals. The state also has many factories that rely on trains to move goods. Railroads are a key part of the U. S. economy. A single freight train can carry what fifty trucks would move, so it saves money and cuts road traffic. Union Pacific and No

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