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Social Media Scrutiny Hits Texas Senate Candidate

March 7, 2026

A 36‑year‑old state representative has just secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Senate, but his online history is now under fire. The candidate, who has amassed more than two million followers on Instagram and 1. 6 million on TikTok, used his digital presence to win over voters during the

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Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

sports

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Ice to the Court

March 7, 2026

The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m. , showing teams from Collingwood and St. Kilda battling it out on the field. At 10 a. m. , fans can catch taped NHRA qualifying at Gainesville Rac

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Crypto and AI Money Talks on Election Campaigns

March 7, 2026

In 2024, the crypto world and AI firms poured almost a quarter of a billion dollars into politics to shape future rules. Candidates are now echoing these corporate slogans on their sites and posts. They say “innovation” is key, praise blockchain, and demand clear regulations that favor their a

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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

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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

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Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

March 6, 2026

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Wome

health

River Clean‑Up Sparks Doubt Even After Safety Checks

March 6, 2026

The Potomac River got a huge hit when a big sewage pipe broke six weeks ago, dumping almost 250 million gallons of raw waste into the water. A few months later, health officials announced that the river is now safe for swimming and fishing again. Yet many people still hesitate to get in. The news h

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Free‑Agency Forecast: Where the NFL’s Biggest Moves Might Go

March 5, 2026

The 2026 free‑agency window feels electric. A salary cap tops $300 million, and the last season’s champions—Seattle and New England—spent big to keep their rosters competitive. The focus turns to a handful of high‑profile players whose contracts will shape the coming year. Kyler Murray is set to hi

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Fog Hits Chicago, Cancels Over 100 Flights

March 5, 2026

Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all