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May 14 2026WEATHER

Maryland's weather flip: sunshine in the morning, storms by evening

Maryland started the day with clear skies and temperatures climbing to a comfortable 70°F by noon. The pleasant morning made it ideal for outdoor tasks or quick errands before the weather turned. But after 3 p. m. , a cold front sweeping in from the west brought changing conditions, kicking off a se

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May 14 2026FINANCE

A Fresh Face at the Fed with Crypto Connections

The Senate made a bold pick last week by confirming Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, marking the most controversial Fed appointment in decades. The vote split almost perfectly along party lines, with only one Democrat breaking ranks. Warsh brings a unique background to the role—he’s no

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May 14 2026FINANCE

A New Way for Investors to Buy Bitcoin and Ethereum at Schwab

Brokerage giant Charles Schwab now lets regular investors trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly. The service started small, rolling out to a limited group first. Before this, Schwab clients could only get indirect exposure through ETFs or futures. Now, they can buy the actual coins through a separate

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May 14 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Market Dips Before Big Senate Vote on Rules

Ahead of a major Senate meeting this week, most big cryptocurrencies took a hit. Bitcoin slid hard to start the day, dropping below $79, 000 before bouncing back a little by nighttime. Ethereum did the same thing, falling to $2, 233 at one point. Only Dogecoin acted stubborn and climbed nearly 3%. T

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is changing the way people make bets

Prediction markets have grown fast—from sports to politics to crypto. Most sites just show odds without explaining why one choice might be better. That’s where Poly Truth ($PTRUE) comes in. Instead of pushing users to bet blindly, it acts like a data detective. It checks news, odds, social media, an

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May 14 2026FINANCE

A new kind of bank is coming to Dallas—one that runs on code instead of paper

A bank that exists mostly as computer software is getting ready to open in Dallas. This isn’t a regular bank with tellers and vaults. Instead, it plans to handle money transfers, hold digital coins, and process payments using blockchain technology. The bank got the green light from U. S. regulators

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May 14 2026POLITICS

New Rules Around the World Aim to Protect Kids Online

Governments are taking different steps to limit how young people use social media. Some countries want to block access entirely for certain age groups. Others are pushing for stricter checks before kids can sign up. The moves come after years of warnings about how too much screen time can affect men

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Latvia's Political Turmoil Over Drone Flights

Latvia’s government just lost its tight grip on power after a key party ditched its support, shaking up the country’s leadership. The ruling coalition crumbled when the left-wing Progressives party pulled back, blaming Prime Minister Evika Silina’s handling of strange drone sightings over Latvian ai

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Deepens as Blackouts Hit Hard

Cuba is facing its toughest energy crisis in years. The country has no diesel or fuel oil left, its top energy official confirmed. The shortages have made power cuts in Havana worse than ever. Many areas now go without electricity for nearly a whole day at a time. The government says it’s running t

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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Kate's Return to Public Life: A Look at Her First Trip Abroad

Princess Kate of the UK has embarked on her first official trip outside Britain since her cancer treatment, choosing Reggio Emilia in Italy as her destination. The city is famous for its unique approach to early childhood education, which focuses on the role of relationships, environment, and commun

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