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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dixon’s Old‑School Theater Keeps the Town Entertained

A building that opened in 1922 still draws crowds today. The Dixon Historic Theater is more than a movie house; it hosts rock shows, comedy nights, and traveling acts. Its Art Deco style and great sound make it a favorite for performers who say it sounds better than newer venues. The theate

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Mar 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Shia LaBeouf Faces New Orleans Arrest and a Tough Conversation

In the days after Mardi Gras, Shia LaBeouf found himself in a tense chat with Andrew Callaghan from Channel 5. The interview, recorded at his uptown home, lasted an hour and tackled the night’s fight that landed him in jail. LaBeouf admitted he was the main cause of the altercation, calling his acti

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Mar 03 2026RELIGION

Faith and Recovery: How a New Belief Can Turn Addiction Around

Jenny Teeters grew up juggling a high‑earning tech job, two teenage daughters and an MBA while secretly battling alcohol. She reached a breaking point when the stress of it all became too much, and she realized she needed help. The turning point came not from a rehab center alone but from an unexpec

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Nears $70, 000 as Oil Prices Rise Amid U. S. Airstrikes

Bitcoin is almost hitting the $70, 000 level even though oil prices are climbing because of U. S. airstrikes on Iran. Short‑term holders, who usually sell quickly when prices fall, are holding steady. After a sharp drop on Feb. 5–6, many people who bought near $89, 000 sold to exchanges at a loss

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Roller‑Coaster: A Real‑World Test of 24‑Hour Trading

Bitcoin’s image as a nonstop barometer for global risk has been shaken. When the U. S. announced airstrikes on Iran, the price plunged sharply, only to wobble wildly before climbing again. By Monday it was trading above the pre‑attack level, leaving no clear sign of lasting panic or a mass sel

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

South Korea’s Crypto Custody Crisis Sparks Big Changes

The South Korean government is stepping up its game after a series of mishaps with seized digital money. Last week, police in Seoul lost 22 bitcoins that they had taken from criminals. The loss happened because the officers handed control to a third‑party firm and did not keep the private keys.

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Stamford’s Budget Talk: What the City Wants to Spend

The city of Stamford will discuss its next year’s budget on March 5th. A joint session brings together the Board of Finance and the Fiscal Committee. The meeting will happen online through Microsoft Teams at 6 p. m. , so people can join from anywhere. Mayor Caroline Simmons will explain the m

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Tax Rates Set for New York’s Second Quarter of 2026

The state tax office has announced the interest rates that will apply to a range of taxes from April 1 through June 30, 2026. These rates cover the penalties for paying more than required on income and corporate taxes, as well as those for sales, use, withholding, and other tax categories. In

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Boosting Loan Growth: New Director Takes Charge of Nationwide Deals

Bolour Associates Inc. , a private real‑estate firm based in Beverly Hills, has hired Jason Huang as associate director of debt originations. He will find and move forward new loan projects for the company’s lending platform, acting as the main link between brokers, borrowers and the internal teams

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Lumen Meets Nvidia: A Big Boost for AI Lasers

The news that a major chip maker will pour $2 billion into an optics company has pushed the latter’s shares higher on Monday. The deal is more than cash; it gives the optics firm access to cutting‑edge AI research and extra factory space, both vital as data centers grow. Nvidia will use its co

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