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Mar 22 2026CRYPTO

CoinDCX Co‑Founders Face Police Questions Over Fake Site Scam

A recent police complaint has led to the co‑founders of Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal, being taken in for questioning. The allegations stem from a website that pretended to be CoinDCX and lured investors into losing large sums of money. The complaint was lodged by

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Group of Seven Stand Up for Energy Flow and Sea Safety

The leaders of the G7 countries gathered on Saturday to say they are ready to act if needed so that energy can keep moving around the world. They also highlighted how crucial it is to protect sea lanes, especially those near the Strait of Hormuz. The ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy,

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Iran’s leader pushes for Middle East peace talks to stop rising tensions

Iran’s president called for an end to attacks linked to the U. S. and Israel, saying the violence must stop right away if there’s any hope of ending the fighting in the region. Speaking to India’s prime minister, he argued that future attacks can only be avoided with strong promises and clear rules.

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Mar 21 2026EDUCATION

Fairfield Schools Set Graduation Date, Review Safety Plans

The Fairfield Board of Education will meet next Tuesday to decide the date for the 2026 graduation ceremonies at Ludlowe and Warde high schools. The proposal is to hold the events on June 16 at 6 p. m. , a change that will be voted on during the special session. In addition to the graduation plan

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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Passaic Eyes More Money From Cannabis Factory

The city of Passaic has a rule that stops shops selling weed, but it is ready to let more factories make the product. The council has signed a second letter that supports a company called Integrity One Alternative Care, which wants to build a plant inside Passaic. The firm still needs the state’s fi

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

France tightens digital rules after accidental carrier leak

A French naval officer’s morning run turned into a security headache last month when their Strava jogging app broadcast the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. While the ship’s deployment was already public knowledge, the app’s data let journalists pinpoint its exact position in the

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

Rays Pitcher Back in Action After Long Wait

Shane McClanahan is finally stepping back onto the mound for a real game after months of watching from the sidelines. Last spring, he pitched five clean innings against the Red Sox, only to face a sudden setback—a strange triceps nerve issue that wiped out his entire 2024 season. This year, he’s det

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Mar 20 2026OPINION

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to

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Mar 20 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Helps Keep Morgan County Schools Safe

Morgan County now uses a new gadget that checks for weapons at school doors. The system, called Xtract One Gateway, was put in five high schools first: Brewer, Falkville, Priceville, West Morgan and Danville. It works by letting people walk through without stopping; the machine looks for any dangero

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Mar 19 2026FINANCE

New Car Buyers Can Cut Interest Costs on Their Loans

Taxpayers who bought a brand‑new car in 2025 may now reduce the amount of interest they pay on their auto loan. The rule comes from a recent law that also dropped taxes on tips and overtime for certain workers and scrapped an electric‑vehicle credit. The new deduction only applies to loans taken aft

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