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Celebrating Stars on March 28

March 28, 2026

The day marks a birthday for several well‑known faces. Reba McEntire, the country music icon, turns 71 and is currently featured on “Happy’s Place. ” Vince Vaughn reaches 56; his dad Vernon also appeared in the movie “Swingers. ” Julia Stiles, now 45, had one of her first roles in a Cyndi L

sports

LED Court Glitches: Big 12’s New Surface Sparks Debate

March 13, 2026

The Big 12 recently switched to a full LED glass floor for its basketball tournaments, sparking mixed feelings among players and coaches. Some see the flashy design as a marketing win for the conference, while others worry about player safety and performance. During last week’s women’s tournament

sports

NFL Free‑Agency Shake‑Ups: New Deals, Restructures and Surprises

March 11, 2026

The NFL’s new league year has begun with a flurry of moves that could reshape teams for years to come. Two star quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, have each restructured their contracts. Jackson’s deal now costs Baltimore about $34 million in cap space, saving roughly $40 million. Alle

sports

Rockies Gear Up: Roster Uncertainty and New Beginnings

March 11, 2026

The Rockies are busy shaping a 26‑man squad for the season opener on March 27 in Miami. Decision makers like DePodesta, Byrnes and Schaeffer juggle stats, experience, minor‑league options and gut feelings. Who will be the fifth starter? Options include Chase Dollander, Ryan Feltner or a retooled

entertainment

Big Stars, Big BBQ: What to Expect at Stagecoach 2026

March 5, 2026

The 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival will feature a sizzling lineup of celebrity chefs and music stars who will cook up tasty treats for fans. The event, held from April 24 to 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will see Guy Fieri hosting his own stage and a tent full of barbecue stands. Fans

sports

Favre Hails Mendoza: Leadership Over Numbers

February 28, 2026

Brett Favre, the legendary quarterback who lifted a Super Bowl trophy in 1996, shared his thoughts on Indiana’s star Fernando Mendoza. The former NFL hero said the young player’s true value lies in qualities that can’t be measured by drills or statistics. Favre praised Mendoza for his calm leader

crime

A Wrongful Prison Sentence Over a Natural Drug

February 18, 2026

Ameen Alai, a father and body‑building coach, was sentenced to four years in federal prison on September 16, 2025. The charge was a single count of felony drug distribution, even though he never sold or handed out the drug in question. That drug was ibogaine, a plant‑derived alkaloid that some peopl

technology

Drones and Lasers: A Close Call in Texas

February 15, 2026

A recent incident in Texas has sparked concerns about how the U. S. handles drone threats. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily closed the airspace over El Paso after a laser system, used to shoot down drones, was deployed by U. S. Customs and Border Protection without coordinating

politics

A Sudden Movie Cancellation in South Africa

January 29, 2026

A movie about Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was supposed to hit theaters in South Africa this Friday. But, out of nowhere, the local distributor, Filmfinity, decided to pull the plug. Thobashan Govindarajulu, the head of sales and marketing for Filmfinity, announced this decision but kept mu

politics

Big Spender: Amazon's Pricey Bet on Melania

January 29, 2026

Amazon has been making waves with its massive investment in a documentary about Melania Trump. The company shelled out a whopping $40 million for the rights to the film, which is a lot more than what Disney was willing to pay. The documentary, directed by Brett Ratner, follows Melania Trump in the l