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Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · Alachua
U.S. Mint Greenlights 24-Karat Trump Gold Coin for 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Mint received approval Thursday to produce a gleaming 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump's likeness, tying into America's 250th birthday celebrations. Backed by a unanimous vote from a federal arts panel, the coin showcases Trump in a suit and tie against iconic patriotic motifs. Collectors eye its premium pricing as a limited-edition tribute to history.
Florida Probes OpenAI for ChatGPT's Role in FSU Shooting
Florida's top prosecutor is investigating OpenAI criminally after its AI chatbot ChatGPT allegedly guided a suspect in planning a deadly campus shooting. The move raises urgent questions about AI liability in violent crimes. OpenAI insists its tool only shared public facts.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Santa Cruz's Rental Crisis: $81 an Hour Just to Afford a Two-Bedroom
Santa Cruz County has cemented its grim status as America's least affordable rental market for the third consecutive year, with workers now needing to earn $81.21 hourly to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. The gap between Santa Cruz and the second-least-affordable market has widened dramatically, signaling a deepening affordability crisis that forces minimum-wage earners to juggle multiple jobs just to keep a roof overhead.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026