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Apology Over Racist Radio Rant Sparks City Debate

March 5, 2026

Sid Rosenberg, a well‑known right‑wing host, faced public fury after he called Mayor Mamdani a “cockroach” on his show. The insult was part of a longer tweet that also labeled the mayor an “America‑hating, Jew‑hating, Radical Islam cockroach” and a “jihadist. ” After the backlash, Rosenberg issued a

finance

Cleveland Heights Faces Tight Budget Battle

March 3, 2026

The city’s new finance chief is pushing for stricter spending while waiting on two pending state audits that will decide its bond rating. He told the finance committee in early February that Ohio’s Auditor should finish the 2023 audit soon, and he expects no major surprises. The city still has a few

sports

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

February 28, 2026

Austin Smotherman is a golfer who has spent a decade chasing his dream on smaller tours. He earned a spot on the PGA Tour, lost it, and then fought his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025 he won two tournaments in three weeks and returned to the main circuit for 2026. Throughout this rolle

sports

Sports Analytics Gets a New Pulse

February 27, 2026

The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference is marking its 20th year, growing from a small classroom idea into a massive event that draws athletes, tech experts and business leaders alike. At its heart is Jessica Gelman, a former Harvard basketball player who turned her curiosity about high‑pressure p

education

Little Coders: Saginaw Preschool Pioneers Tech Learning for Tiny Tots

February 17, 2026

In Saginaw, Michigan, a big step is being taken to introduce computer science to very young minds. Jerome Green STEM Preschool has become the first in the state to roll out a computer science curriculum for preschoolers. This isn't about tiny fingers tapping on keyboards, though. Instead, kids will

celebrities

Cane‑Party: A 30‑Year Celebration That Turns Super Bowl Week Into a Celebrity Hangout

February 12, 2026

Raising Cane’s marked its 30th birthday by turning San Francisco into a celebrity playground during Super Bowl week. The owner, Todd Graves, invited athletes, actors and pop stars to a series of events that ran from a pre‑party at Charmaine’s on Saturday night, through a brunch at Villon on Sunday m

education

Southampton Road School Sparks Creativity with Community‑Powered STEM Night

February 12, 2026

The school’s second annual STEM evening drew third and fourth graders, their siblings, and curious parents into a vibrant showcase of science and art. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, a collaboration that began two ye

opinion

Farm Robots vs. Human Workers: Who Will Milk the Future?

February 11, 2026

In many parts of America, especially in dairy farms, machines are taking over jobs that once required people. A New York farmer now lets robots handle milking and cleaning, while other automated tools gather manure. This shift raises a big question: if we push immigrants out of the workforce, will r

politics

Judges Lose Climate Guidance After State Lawyers Push Back

February 10, 2026

The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec

celebrities

Super Bowl 2026: Bad Bunny’s Big‑Stage Surprise

February 10, 2026

Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a secret‑full spectacle, keeping even his own guests in the dark until the last beat. The 2026 event at Levi’s Stadium, where the Puerto Rican star performed a full set in Spanish for the first time ever, was shrouded in mystery. The host of the