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Mar 17 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Loans Let Firms Earn While Mining

Maestro has launched a new way for big investors to earn money from their Bitcoin holdings. The company’s “Mezzamine” platform partners with a mining‑as‑service firm called Sazmining to offer loans that are paid back using the profits miners earn from finding new blocks. The goal is to give investor

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Mayor’s Bid to Grab Finance Head Sparks Budget Tension

The mayor is eyeing the council’s finance chief for a new role, stirring friction during budget talks. The move comes as the city’s leaders are already at odds over spending plans. By hiring the finance chief, the mayor could add a new layer of strain to an already tense relationship. The c

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Mar 17 2026EDUCATION

Teen Students Push New Jersey to Teach Money Skills

Three high‑schoolers from Monmouth County are asking state lawmakers to make money classes a graduation requirement. They want students to learn about banking, taxes, and investing for at least one semester or trimester. The kids—Ansh Patel, Noah Baretz and Avi Rao—are part of a school finance club

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Money Talk: A New AI Coach Is Paying a Lot to Learn Finance

Elon Musk’s new venture, xAI, is looking for people who know money to help train its chatbot, Grok. The company wants real bankers and traders to act as tutors so the AI can understand how financial decisions are made. In its job ads, xAI asks for experts in investment banking, portfolio manageme

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

March Madness 2026: A Fresh Look at Every Team

This guide gives a quick, clear overview of all 68 teams in the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament. The information is grouped into short, easy‑to‑scan sections that cover each team’s strengths, weaknesses and key moments. If you’re planning a bracket, start by checking the team’s seed and conference

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Student Athletes Shine in Fayetteville’s Spring Sports Surge

The spring season in Fayetteville is heating up after the winter basketball championships wrapped up. Local high schools have seen standout performances that now set the stage for this week’s “Athlete of the Week” nominees. In baseball, a dramatic 11‑strikeout no‑hitter drew attention and several

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Flu Vaccine Falls Short as New Virus Strikes

The flu season in the United States is winding down, yet this year’s vaccine has shown lower protection than expected. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that only about 25% to 30% of adults were kept from needing medical care, while the vaccine cut child ho

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

New Online Banking Platform Lets Users Move Money Anytime, Anywhere

A new digital banking system has appeared on the market. The platform is owned by Providence Trust Inc, a company that wants to make money handling simple for people all over the world. The service works on computers and phones, so users can check their balances, send money, or apply for a loan when

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Firm Lets Big Investors Pay for Fast‑Track Access

World Liberty Financial, a crypto group linked to the Trump family, has launched a new tier called “Super Nodes. ” To join, an investor must lock $5 million worth of WLFI tokens for 180 days. Those who do get extra voting power and a guaranteed spot in meetings with the company’s business team

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

Crossing Borders for Learning

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university.

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