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A Bold Leap: From Restaurant Tables to Fight Rings and Beyond

May 10, 2026

Alberto Crane, now 49, once worked at a café in Santa Fe where he met Amal Easton. The friendship sparked an interest in Brazilian jiu‑jitsu that would change his life forever. Instead of staying in the restaurant, he saved enough money to fly to Rio de Janeiro at 19. There he immersed himself in th

politics

Life in Santa Úrsula before Mexico City’s big stadium changes

April 28, 2026

Mexico City’s Banorte Stadium sits in a working-class neighborhood where daily life has been turned upside down. Construction for the 2026 World Cup has been loud, messy, and endless, turning familiar streets into obstacle courses. Some people lose customers because detours keep shoppers away. Other

education

New Hall at Tennessee Named for Former President Randy Boyd

April 18, 2026

The newest addition to the University of Tennessee’s campus is a massive business school building that will carry the name of its former president, Randy Boyd. The structure, which will be the largest on campus, has just hit its highest point in construction during a topping‑out ceremony. Duri

politics

Venezuela’s Leader Rejects Spanish Meeting, Keeps Options Open

April 18, 2026

Maria Corina Machado visited Spain to talk about Venezuela’s future. The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez offered her a meeting, but she turned it down because the timing wasn’t right. Sanchez said he still welcomes her whenever she decides to come. Machado’s choice shows a gap between

entertainment

Miami Heat: A New Crime Story Gets a TV Spotlight

April 15, 2026

The pilot of the crime drama M. I. A. will appear on NBC at 10 p. m. ET/PT on Thursday, May 14, following its release a week earlier on Peacock. The show moved from the streaming platform to broadcast as part of a cross‑promotion strategy. M. I. A. was greenlit by Peacock in 2024 and is created by

technology

Why Wind Makes Tower Cranes Wobble More Than Expected

April 3, 2026

Tower cranes sway when they lift heavy loads, but strong winds make that wobble unpredictable. Scientists used to assume wind acted in a simple way, like a steady push, but real wind gusts keep changing speed and direction. This makes loads swing in ways old models couldn’t predict. A new study test

education

Superintendent Put on Leave After FBI Search

February 28, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District has put its chief, Alberto Carvalho, on paid administrative leave. This decision came two days after the FBI searched his home and office, stirring uncertainty in one of America’s largest school districts. The board made the announcement quietly after holding

entertainment

A Fresh Hangout Below The Forge

February 13, 2026

In late January, a new spot opened in downtown Salem’s historic building known as The Forge. The venue sits on the basement floor at 285 Liberty St. NE and offers a relaxed space for gatherings of all kinds. The owner, Nat Borchers, runs Back Line Real Estate and co‑owns The Forge. He used to play

business

Virginia's Port: A Key to the State's Future

January 25, 2026

Virginia's Port of Virginia is undergoing a major upgrade. The state has invested $1. 4 billion in the Gateway Investment Program. This program aims to make Virginia's shipping channels the deepest on the East Coast. It includes dredging the harbor to 55 feet and building a new berth. The new berth

business

Crane Company Wins Partial Tax Relief in Pennsylvania

January 22, 2026

A crane rental company in Pennsylvania recently scored a partial victory in a tax dispute. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) agreed that some of the company's services should not have been taxed. The Department of Revenue initially charged the company sales and use tax for its crane re