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Hollywood Pre‑Oscar Bash: Food, Fun and Big Names

March 12, 2026

The Dolby Theater in Hollywood rolled out its red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, signaling that the final pre‑party buzz is underway. Chef Wolfgang Puck returns for the 32nd year to supply the Governor’s Ball menu, featuring tray‑passed dishes and a dramatic Oscar Gold Spraying Station where

celebrities

Big Dogs, Big Hearts: How a Star‑Lit Event Aimed to Endoverpopulation

March 12, 2026

A trio of celebrities gathered at a private venue in Palm Beach to raise funds for an animal rescue that has already saved nearly 90, 000 dogs. The event lasted three days and pulled in about $5 million, a sum that will help the organization open new shelters across Texas, California and North Carol

opinion

Keeping Kids Home: A Simple Plan to Stop Evictions in Maine

March 12, 2026

In Maine, a child’s world is built on the same bedroom, bus stop, and friends each day. When that foundation cracks because a family can’t pay rent, the impact ripples through the child’s health, school, and future. Rising rents have pushed many families to the brink; one missed paycheck or medical

politics

U. S. , Iran Clash Keeps Oil Markets Tense

March 12, 2026

A war that began with U. S. and Israeli air strikes two weeks ago is far from over, according to both sides. President Trump claims the United States has “won” the conflict but wants to finish it decisively, while Iran warns that oil could skyrocket to $200 a barrel if tensions continue. The fightin

environment

Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

March 12, 2026

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

business

Gas Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Spike

March 11, 2026

The market stayed calm on Wednesday, even though hostilities between Iran and Israel—along with strikes against U. S. allies—continued to flare. Traders around the globe kept a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel that links the world’s top oil producers to buyers. This passage carrie

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Barbra Streisand Earns Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

March 11, 2026

Barbra Streisand will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May, marking her debut appearance at the event. The award is a recognition of her long‑standing influence on cinema and popular culture. The ceremony will take place on May 23, the day the festival han

science

Professor Mike Benjamin’s Legacy in Connective Tissue Science

March 11, 2026

The new special edition focuses on how Professor Mike Benjamin has shaped the study of connective tissues. It highlights his groundbreaking discoveries about the mechanical properties of fibrous proteins. Researchers praised how he linked structure to function in collagen and elastin fibers.

politics

Sudan Drone Attack Claims Many Schoolgirls

March 11, 2026

A violent drone hit a secondary school and a health centre in southern Sudan, killing at least 17 people, most of them young girls. The attack also took the lives of a teacher and a health worker. Local doctors say that ten people were hurt, with three girls suffering serious wounds; two had surgery

politics

Bank Deal Sparks Court Debate Over Turkey‑US Ties

March 11, 2026

A Manhattan judge requested prosecutors to explain why they agreed to drop a long‑running criminal case against Turkish state‑run bank Halkbank. The lawsuit accused the bank of helping Iran dodge U. S. sanctions, a claim that had strained U. S. –Turkey relations. The agreement, announced Monday, lif