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Jesse Jackson’s Legacy Sparks Call to Action at Memorial

March 7, 2026

A large gathering in Chicago honored a civil‑rights icon whose influence stretched from boardrooms to picket lines. The ceremony, held in a 10, 000‑seat Black church, mixed music, speeches and moments that felt both spiritual and political. Guests heard gospel singers and a popular singer perform

business

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

March 7, 2026

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

sports

RedHawks vs. Debate: The 31‑Game Quest

March 7, 2026

Miami’s men’s basketball team is set to finish its 31‑game unbeaten run against the Ohio Bobcats tonight. The game starts at 9 p. m. Eastern on ESPN2, and the talk about whether Miami deserves a spot in the big tournament is louder than ever. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said on Thursday’s

sports

German Roots and Baseball Grit

March 7, 2026

Kyle Schwarber grew up in Ohio with a family that blends German and Latin heritage. His father, a former police officer, and his mother, a nurse, raised him along with three sisters in a disciplined household. The family’s ancestry traces back to a great‑great‑grandfather who left Baden, Germany for

weather

Spring Day Ahead: Warm, Sunny and Mostly Dry

March 6, 2026

The morning begins with a light mist that lifts as the sun climbs, leaving clear skies for most of the day. High temperatures are expected to hover in the low 80s, almost matching a record set over half a century ago. A cold front is moving in from the west, but it will weaken before fully arr

politics

Christian Freedom Wins: A Maltese Man’s Testimony Clears Him

March 6, 2026

A 33‑year‑old man in Malta, Matthew Grech, once faced a jail sentence after he told his story on TV about leaving a homosexual life for Christianity. The case, which lasted three years, ended when a magistrate declared him innocent of any crime under the country’s 2016 law that bans “conversion” pra

health

New Tools and Hope for a Rare Blood Disorder

March 3, 2026

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood clotting disease, has seen dramatic changes over the last quarter‑century. A key breakthrough came 25 years ago when scientists found that a missing enzyme, called ADAMTS13, causes the condition in both immune‑driven and inherited forms. When doct

entertainment

Neon Lights: A Colorful Walk Through Hollywood’s Hidden Glow

March 3, 2026

The bright glow that lights up streets and screens can turn any night into a spectacle, but there’s one place in Los Angeles where the lights shine all day long. Up a hill at Universal CityWalk, you’ll discover a collection of neon signs that tell stories from the 1920s to the 1980s, each one a piec

politics

Dubai Shaken: Gulf Nations Face Unexpected Threats

March 2, 2026

The recent wave of missile and drone attacks has rattled the Gulf, showing that even the region’s most secure cities can feel vulnerable. Dubai, known for its towering skyline and bustling tourism, saw hotels ignite, apartment windows shatter, and an international airport sustain damage that left fo

lifestyle

Hidden Gem by the Hill: A Fresh Look at a Singapore Hotel

March 2, 2026

The new Mett Singapore sits beside Fort Canning Park, offering a rare blend of history and relaxation in the city’s heart. The building first appeared in 1926 as the British Far East Command Headquarters, later becoming a military hub during World War II. Visitors can still see the “Battlebox, ” an