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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Nears $75, 000 After Six‑Week Rise

Bitcoin climbed past $74, 500 on Monday, the highest level since early February. The move broke a six‑week trading range and lifted mood for riskier crypto tokens. Bitcoin’s price is almost 25 % higher than its February low of $60, 000. That jump echoes rebounds seen in 2022, but those earl

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Must Dress Up to Work With Big Banks

The world of digital money is full of fresh ideas. New rules and tools appear all the time, and people love testing them fast. But just being new is not enough when real money and large companies are involved. Banks and other big players need systems that always behave the same way, so they can move

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Talk: A New Look at Security and Learning

Southeastern Louisiana University is hosting a free talk on March 19 at 4 p. m. The event is part of the spring Industry Connect Distinguished Lecture series. The speaker is Matthew McNulty, the university’s Chief Information Security Officer. He also teaches part‑time in the Computer Science Dep

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Eyes With Hidden Retinal Splits May Face Glaucoma

A recent study looked at a rare eye condition called no optic pit retinoschisis (NOPIR). In NOPIR, the retina near the optic disc splits into layers even though there are no obvious pits or severe damage from glaucoma. The researchers examined 13 affected eyes in 12 patients at a single hospital in

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Finding Calm Without the Quit Button

The author had been on a long meditation roller coaster, usually stuck in the “now what? ” pit stop. After years of trying to stay present while breathing, a new free app caught his eye because it promised science‑backed tricks that fit into daily life. Instead of long, quiet sessions on a mat, t

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoin Surge Turns Circle Into Crypto’s Hot Pick

Circle’s shares have jumped more than a hundred percent in just one month, turning the company that issues the USDC stablecoin from a quiet back‑office player into a headline‑making favourite. The rise began on Monday, when the stock climbed eight percent to $124. 37 and outpaced other crypto‑linked

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

FDA's New Fast-Track Drug Approval: Is It Safe or Just Speedy?

The FDA has introduced a new program that promises super-fast drug approvals. This program, called the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher, can approve drugs in just one to two months. This is much faster than the usual 10-month review process. The idea is to prioritize drugs that match certain

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Secrecy on the Rise: How Government Transparency is Fading in the U. S.

In the U. S. , seeing what the government does has become harder. This is especially true since the second Trump term began. Florida, once a model for openness, now makes it tough for people to get public records. High fees and low success rates show how the state is falling behind. Florida charges

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

New York City's Parking Plan: A Costly Shift for Drivers

New York City is considering a big change that could impact drivers. The idea is to turn free street parking into paid parking spots. This is not just about adding meters; it's about dynamic pricing, which means you'd pay more when parking is in high demand. Think of it like surge pricing on ride-sh

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Mar 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Hollywood's New Thin Obsession: A Closer Look

Celebrities are getting thinner. Really thin. Like, "could snap in half" thin. Stars like Emma Stone, Demi Moore, and Jenna Ortega have been turning heads on red carpets lately, and not just because of their outfits. Their super-slim figures have sparked conversations about health, pressure, and the

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