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Faith and Politics Clash in Texas Senate Race

March 14, 2026

The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h

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Odenkirk’s New Action Flick Feels Like a Better Call Saul Spin‑Off

March 13, 2026

Bob Odenkirk’s latest film, Nobody 2, drops on Netflix this month alongside the original 2021 movie and his famous TV series Better Call Saul. The action‑packed sequel, which has earned comparisons to John Wick, follows a former government operative named Hutch Mansell. Hutch’s personality mirrors t

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Crime Thriller “Blood on Snow” Lands Sky Spot in the U. K.

March 13, 2026

Sky has secured the rights to Cary Joji Fukunaga’s upcoming crime drama “Blood on Snow, ” a story drawn from Jo Nesbø’s best‑selling novel. The film will debut as a Sky Original in the United Kingdom, with plans for a 2027 cinema release. The project brings together a star‑studded ensemble that inc

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Nick Barrotta Joins Untitled Entertainment After Success on The Oval

March 13, 2026

Barrotta, who first gained fame playing Allan in Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has just signed with Untitled Entertainment. The actor’s career began in New York where he balanced journalism gigs at Entertainment Tonight, Celebuzz and The Wrap before moving into acting. He appeared in over

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Spensering Life of a Genre‑Juggler

March 13, 2026

Dan Simmons, who died at 77, wrote more than thirty books that spanned science‑fiction, horror, fantasy, crime and history. He was a master at following his own creative urges; if one publisher resisted his vision, he would move on. His most famous work is the four‑volume “Hyperion Cantos. ” The

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March Madness Pulse: What to Watch Before the Bracket Drops

March 13, 2026

The final countdown is almost here, and the college basketball world is buzzing with last‑minute moves. Teams still fighting for a spot are like a tightrope walk; the ones that survive their conference tournaments may lock in an at‑large berth with a win or two. Ohio State’s recent victory ove

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Murray’s New Stop and Other Sports Moves

March 12, 2026

Kyler Murray, the 28‑year‑old quarterback who has spent seven NFL seasons and one playoff game, is heading to the Minnesota Vikings this Thursday for a visit. Fans hoping he will jump to the Steelers instead of staying with his current team are likely disappointed, as the Vikings remain a priority i

politics

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

March 12, 2026

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

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Two Long‑Term Actors Exit “Virgin River” Before Season 8

March 12, 2026

The beloved series is set to lose two core characters after its seventh season. Marco Grazzini, who joined the cast in season three and became a regular for four years, will not return next year. Likewise, Lauren Hammersley, who has played Charmaine for all seven seasons, will step away from the sho

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Hollywood Pre‑Oscar Bash: Food, Fun and Big Names

March 12, 2026

The Dolby Theater in Hollywood rolled out its red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, signaling that the final pre‑party buzz is underway. Chef Wolfgang Puck returns for the 32nd year to supply the Governor’s Ball menu, featuring tray‑passed dishes and a dramatic Oscar Gold Spraying Station where