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hill country region

Disney’s Magic Comes to Mackay: A Look Behind the Curtain

March 28, 2026

Mackay, a city in Queensland, is getting ready for a big event this December. A traveling exhibition celebrating Disney’s 100-year history will open at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Visitors won’t just see famous characters—they’ll get a close-up look at rarely shown items, like cost

sports

Big Ten Showdown and Arizona's Strong Run Highlight Elite Eight Matchups

March 28, 2026

The Elite Eight stage is set with two intriguing games set for Saturday night, featuring a mix of familiar rivalries and dominant performances. In Houston, the South Region final will pit two Big Ten teams against each other, a rare occurrence in the tournament's later stages. Illinois and Iowa, bot

politics

U. S. Plans Limited Iran Action Without Ground Forces

March 28, 2026

Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an

politics

Former Diplomat Challenges Court Ruling Over Lumumba’s Death

March 28, 2026

A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus

education

Big Boosts: Which New Jersey Schools Get the Most Money?

March 27, 2026

The new education budget plan announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill promises to raise state funding for more than 400 school districts in New Jersey. While most schools will receive modest increases capped at 6%, nine districts stand out with hikes exceeding 7%. These gains are largely tied to special ed

business

Future plans for the old stadium land

March 27, 2026

Jackson County is already thinking about what will happen to the big sports area after the Chiefs leave. The team’s lease ends in 2031, and they plan to move across state lines to a new $3 billion stadium in Kansas. The Royals are also moving out of Kauffman Stadium, so the county must decide how to

crime

Brazil Gives Police a New Crypto Tool

March 27, 2026

Brazil’s lawmakers have passed a new rule that lets police use crypto they seize from criminals. The move gives law‑enforcement agencies a fresh way to fight organized crime. The new law, numbered 15. 358, says that any digital money used in a crime can be taken away by the state. The seized crypto

crime

Life in a City of Hidden Numbers

March 27, 2026

The city was buzzing with trouble. People were scared because the streets were full of fights and broken windows. A woman named Anna lived in a building that had shops on the ground floor. She could not sleep, worried that thieves would break in. State leaders sent a huge army of National Guard sol

business

A Smooth Ride and a Helping Hand

March 27, 2026

Athletic Limo, a family‑run business in Trumbull, Connecticut, has spent more than ten years moving people from point to point with calm confidence. They focus on airport pickups and drop‑offs for both business trips and vacations, covering the major hubs of New York City and New Jersey as well. E

science

Safety Gear Can Give a False Sense of Security

March 27, 2026

Backcountry adventures are getting more popular, and people often bring avalanche tools like transceivers and airbags. These devices have helped many survive falls, but they can also change how people act in danger. When someone feels protected by gear, they may take bigger risks – a trick called ri