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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

celebrities

The Real Story Behind JFK Jr. ’s Wedding Drama

March 6, 2026

John Kennedy’s love life was a mix of glamour, family pressure and public scrutiny. He met model Carolyn Bessette in 1992 at a Calvin Klein event, where she worked as a saleswoman for the brand’s celebrity clients. Their first encounter was awkward; Carolyn didn’t give him her number, and he later a

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

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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

health

Weight‑Loss Pills Work for Most People, But Women Lose More

March 6, 2026

The new study shows that medicines used to drop weight, like Ozempic and Trulicity, help people of many ages, races and body sizes. Researchers at Johns Hopkins looked through almost 20, 000 patients from 64 trials to see how the drugs performed. The pills work by mimicking a hormone that tells the

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Celebrations on March 6: Stars, Legends and Surprises

March 6, 2026

The day brings a mix of old and new faces. Rock legend David Gilmour marks his 80th year, a milestone that reminds fans of his deep guitar work. In the acting world, Tom Arnold turns 67 after a career that includes a stint directing a special episode of “Roseanne. ” Comedian D. L. Hughley,

politics

Drone Hit at UK Base in Cyprus: New Clues Emerge

March 5, 2026

A small unmanned aircraft struck a Royal Air Force hangar at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday. The building housed American U‑2 spy planes and caught fire, but no one was hurt and equipment inside remained intact. Initial reports had linked the drone to Iran, but the UK Ministry of Defence says that i

politics

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

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New Jersey’s Star‑Studded Crowd

March 5, 2026

A few years ago a list of 25 famous people from New Jersey was put together. It included actors, musicians, athletes and even an astronaut. The article highlighted how many of these stars were born or grew up in the Garden State. One name that pops up is Bruce Springsteen, known worldwide a