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Mar 25 2026FINANCE

Shift4 Payments Stock Sky‑High After Big Bounce

Shift4 Payments, a company that helps restaurants and hotels accept card payments, saw its shares jump almost 20 % on March 24. The price rose from about $44 at the open to more than $55 during the day, finishing near $52. 50 on a trade volume that doubled the usual daily average. The surge followe

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Pentagon’s Move Against Anthropic Sparks Legal Battle

A federal judge in San Francisco criticized the Pentagon’s recent decision to label Anthropic, a U. S. AI company, as a “supply chain risk. ” This move is the first time the government has applied such a designation to an American firm, effectively putting Anthropic on a blacklist that limits contra

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Mar 25 2026OPINION

Lehigh Valley Wins Big Pharma Plant by Building a Ready‑Made Workforce

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) recently revealed how the region secured a $3. 5 billion manufacturing site for Eli Lilly. The location on the Upper Macungie property offered essential infrastructure: a new interchange off Interstate 78, updated power from PPL, and zoning

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Mar 25 2026RELIGION

Free Speech Wins for a Mississippi Preacher

A preacher from Mississippi, Gabriel Olivier, was stopped by local police for talking about his faith outside a city amphitheater. The mayor’s rule said only certain areas were allowed for “protests. ” Olivier paid a small fine and got probation, but he still wanted to speak near the venue. He sued

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

Breast Screening With Two Tools: What Happens When the Results Clash

Full‑field digital mammography, or FFDM, is the go‑to test for spotting breast cancer early. Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is a newer technique that slices the breast into thin layers, improving detection and cutting down on needless biopsies. Yet using DBT brings extra concerns: more rad

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Mar 25 2026OPINION

A Quiet Rally for Change

When the United States nears its 250th birthday, people remember the peaceful fights that helped win independence. Those early struggles used protests, boycotts and strikes to push for freedom. Today’s movement echoes that same spirit. On March 28, a new wave of “No Kings” demonstrations is set to t

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Secret Hero: How Sex Workers Stopped a Killer

In Anchorage, people who sell sex were once seen as disposable. A serial killer used that belief to hide his crimes. The truth emerged when these workers spoke up and gave police vital clues. A woman in the industry once told cops that a man had shown her a video of a dead woman being raped. She sa

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Big Money vs. Big Games: Why College Sports Should Stay Amateur

A new voice in the debate is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who says that letting billionaires own college teams could hurt the spirit of college sports. He argues for a model like the NFL, where all 32 teams share revenue equally instead of having one powerful conference dominate. The NFL’s history show

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

New Jersey’s Big Soccer Bash: A Fan‑First Celebration

Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison is gearing up for a lively soccer festival that will run from June 13 to July 16, right before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at MetLife Stadium. The event, dubbed the “Red Bull New York Soccer Celebration, ” will feature concerts, interactive zones, and a v

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

Golf Betting Picks for the Houston Open: New Players, Surprises, and Wildcards

The Houston Open got a shock when world‑number one Scottie Scheffler pulled out, which instantly lowered the odds for everyone else. A panel of betting experts—ranging from insiders to analysts—shared their choices for winners, first‑round leaders, and props. The panel’s picks highlight a mix of

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