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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Global Trade’s New Path: What the WTO Director‑General Says

The leader of the World Trade Organization spoke at a big meeting in Cameroon. She said the old way of doing trade is gone for good. Countries must plan new rules for a future that looks very different. Most trade still follows WTO rules—about 72 percent. A bright point is the rise of trad

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

From a Small Site to a Giant: The Rise of an Adult‑Content Platform

Leonid Radvinsky, 43, passed away after a battle with cancer. The man who owned most of OnlyFans—a site that now connects adult‑content creators to fans—has left a legacy that reshaped how the industry works. Radvinsky was born in Ukraine and moved to Florida, where he spent his final days. In 20

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Mar 26 2026CRYPTO

Mixin Cuts Crypto Transfer Costs Across Blockchains

Mixin, a privacy‑focused digital asset platform, has widened its gas fee subsidy scheme so that users can move money between blockchains without paying the usual transaction fees. The initiative, first announced last year, lets people link their external Web3 wallets to Mixin’s network. They pay

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

AI Helps Spot Poppy Blooms Before You Head Out

The Antelope Valley is famous for its bright orange poppies, but spotting the best spots can feel like a gamble. A new tool built by a biologist named Steve Klosterman uses satellite pictures and weather data to predict where the flowers will be. He first needed it for his own trip, because he

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Cold Weather’s Hidden Toll on Heart Health

The new study shows that when temperatures drop, heart‑related deaths rise sharply across the United States. Researchers looked at data from 2000 to 2020 in 819 counties, covering about 80 % of adults over 25. They found that the safest temperature for heart health is around 23 °C (74 °F). When temp

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Mar 26 2026WEATHER

Spring is Here: What to Expect in Knoxville

Knoxville sees its first dogwood buds and pear blossoms, signaling that spring has arrived. The season officially kicked off on March 20, bringing a hopeful shift toward warmer days after a harsh winter of ice storms and cold snaps. March temperatures swung wildly, from 26‑degree lows to 84‑de

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Thunderstorm‑Ready: Cubs’ Opening Day May Be Wet

The first game of the Chicago Cubs season could turn into a wet spectacle. Weather forecasts warn that rain, hail and even thunderstorms might hit the city while Cubs face the Washington Nationals. Temperatures are expected to start in the mid‑50s and dip into the mid‑40s as the day goes on, with an

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Mar 26 2026EDUCATION

Ridgefield Schools Set New Course While Waiting on Finance Decision

The Ridgefield Board of Education met on March 24 to push forward several policy changes, talk about the upcoming school budget for fiscal year 2027, and look at new curriculum plans. The meeting ended with a mix of unanimous approvals, one split vote on a Title IX rule, and a talk about a fresh U.

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

New Owners, New Energy for Salt Lake Volleyball

The professional women’s volleyball team in Salt Lake City has just found a new home. Two former NFL stars, Terrence Murphy and Reggie Bush, together with their firm Synergy Sports Capital, have taken over the club’s operating rights. This change comes as the league, called League One Volleyball or

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