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College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

March 7, 2026

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

business

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

March 7, 2026

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

sports

Celtics Fans, Lakers Tension, and a Family’s Unexpected Day in LA

March 7, 2026

The game at Crypto. com Arena turned into more than just a 120‑point loss for the Lakers. Fans of the Celtics, led by seasoned season‑ticket holder Ted Lorden and his two sons, found themselves in a heated exchange with opposing fans during the final minutes. Lorden, who arrived wearing a Jaylen Bro

sports

Bears Grab Veteran Center to Plug Gaps

March 7, 2026

The Chicago Bears have moved quickly before the new NFL season starts, trading a 2027 fifth‑round pick to New England for center Garrett Bradbury. The deal will go through once the league year opens next Wednesday. Bradbury, who was a first‑round pick in 2019, spent six seasons with the Vikings bef

sports

New Era for the Canucks: Garland’s Move to Columbus

March 6, 2026

Vancouver traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2028 second‑round pick and a 2026 third‑round pick. Garland, who signed a six‑year deal with the Canucks last summer that runs through 2032 and carries a $6 million cap hit, has seen his role shift as the team moves toward rebu

politics

Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

March 6, 2026

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for

politics

Presidents Gather to Honor Civil‑Rights Leader in Chicago

March 6, 2026

Former U. S. Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are set to attend a large memorial service for civil‑rights activist Jesse Jackson in Chicago. The ceremony will take place at the House of Hope, a 10, 000‑seat venue on the city’s South Side. Jackson, who passed away last month at age

celebrities

Oprah, Friends and Folk‑Inspired Fashion at Paris Runway

March 5, 2026

The front row of a Chloé show in Paris was crowded with familiar faces, but the real headline was the designer’s message. Chemena Kamali used the venue to highlight “irregularities” and the human touch behind each garment. She wanted fashion to feel more like a memory than a machine, emphasizi

technology

Kyocera’s Green Printer Helps Florania Shine at Milan Fashion Week

March 3, 2026

Kyocera Document Solutions Italia has partnered again with the Italian label Flor — a brand known for eco‑friendly designs. This time, the company’s inkjet textile printer called FOREARTH was used to create pieces for Flor ’ Fall/Winter 2026/27 line. The collection debuted on February 26 in Milan, t

entertainment

A Fresh Twist on the Classic Murder Mystery

March 3, 2026

The show that has become a standout on Peacock is not the longest running, but it packs a punch in its two seasons. Created by Rian Johnson, it brings a new angle to the age‑old whodunit genre that has seen everything from horror‑filled thrillers to cozy detective tales. Johnson’s series, starring N