VOL. 2026 · NO. 077 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026

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Kalshi’s legal troubles pile up, as Arizona files first ever criminal charges over ‘illegal gambling business’

It's the latest salvo in an escalating battle between state regulators and an industry that claims it's not beholden to them.
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Temperatures forecast to reach 20C in warmest day of the year so far

Temperatures are on the rise again and it will feel like spring has returned.
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Government admits adoption system 'needs to improve' after BBC investigation highlights failures

The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".
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Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.
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