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Simmons Says Celebs Should Keep Politics to Themselves

March 12, 2026

Simmons told a reporter that people in show business should focus on their work instead of talking about politics. He said the public does not care about what celebrities think on voting or other issues, even if they are well‑known. Simmons added that fans do not want “lectures” from those who

entertainment

Balancing Hollywood and Headlines: A New Oscars Twist

March 12, 2026

The Academy Awards this year faces a fresh challenge: the ongoing conflict in Iran. Last year’s ceremony had to juggle the recent L. A. wildfires, and now the hosts must weave in a serious global issue while keeping the event entertaining. Conan O’Brien, stepping into his role as host again, explai

politics

Penn Faces Court on Antisemitism Probe Records Request

March 11, 2026

The University of Pennsylvania is in a legal tug‑of‑war over a federal request for detailed lists about Jewish employees. A judge will decide if the school must comply with a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC says that antisemitic incidents on campus—suc

business

Paramount Wins Warner Deal, Steering Hollywood Away from Big Tech

March 7, 2026

The showdown over the fate of Warner Bros. has ended with Paramount stepping into the winner’s circle, a move that could reshape how Hollywood operates in the United States. Paramount kept its offer rising, adding extra payments if negotiations dragged on and even agreed to shoulder a $2. 8 billi

weather

Storms Spread Across Eastern Michigan This Morning

March 7, 2026

Morning skies over Lower Michigan will gradually turn stormy, with showers and a few thunderstorms moving eastward. By mid‑morning the rain will cover more of the region, especially the eastern half, according to current radar data. The strongest storms are not expected to be as intense as yesterday

crime

Bronx Violence: A City’s Quiet Crisis

March 7, 2026

Recent crime reports show that New York City overall has seen fewer murders and shootings, but the Bronx is an exception. In the first two months of 2026, half of all city homicides happened in this borough. The numbers reveal that the Bronx accounts for roughly 45 % of shooting victims and nearly

health

Smoking Costs in EU Hospitals: A Fresh Look

March 6, 2026

The European Union still faces a major health challenge with tobacco use. Even after many years of progress, smoking rates have stopped falling and new laws to curb the habit are few. Researchers used data from the 2019 European Health Interview Survey to calculate how much smoking hurts hospitals f

politics

Rail Merge Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Economy

March 5, 2026

Pennsylvania owns a lot of trees, farms and minerals. The state also has many factories that rely on trains to move goods. Railroads are a key part of the U. S. economy. A single freight train can carry what fifty trucks would move, so it saves money and cuts road traffic. Union Pacific and No

business

EU Picks New Fund Managers for €5 Billion Tech Investment

March 4, 2026

The European Union is preparing a new fund that will pour €5 billion into cutting‑edge technology companies, such as those developing quantum computers and artificial intelligence. The plan is to hand over the fund’s day‑to‑day operations to a private management firm chosen in April. The selectio

entertainment

New Week, New Shows: Pick Your Next Binge

March 4, 2026

The calendar flips to March and fresh titles arrive on Prime Video. Viewers now favor fast‑moving stories that keep the heart racing. Action and suspense are the main draws, so shows with bold plots climb to the top. One standout is “The Gray House. ” It tells a real‑life tale of women in Civil War