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Cubs Pick Experienced Pitcher for Opening Day

March 13, 2026

The Chicago Cubs have chosen veteran left‑handed pitcher Matthew Boyd to start their first game of the season. The decision was announced by manager Craig Counsell on Thursday, with Boyd set to face the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26. Boyd, who is 35 years old, will be in hi

sports

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

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

entertainment

Ghostface’s New Twist: Why the 7th Scream Feels More Like a Joke Than a Thriller

March 3, 2026

The latest entry in the long‑running horror saga lands with Matthew Lillard back as the original Ghostface, sparking excitement at first glance. Yet the film quickly reveals itself to be a marathon of callbacks from earlier installments, leaning heavily on nostalgia instead of fresh storytelling. Li

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

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

politics

City Council’s Big Budget Moves: From School Fields to Animal Shelters

February 25, 2026

The council met on Feb. 19 and decided to release $2. 3 million from the city’s free‑cash pile, a move that follows the mayor’s request and the Finance Committee’s nod. The biggest chunk—$2 million—was earmarked for Westfield High School’s new athletic fields. City Treasurer‑Collector Matthew Bar

celebrities

Hillary Duff Says She and Husband Matthew Koma Rarely Argue

February 24, 2026

The singer told Dakota Fanning that she and her partner almost never clash, with only one big quarrel each year. She joked that the last time they fought she tossed his phone into a Bougainvillea bush while the family was sheltering from wildfires. Instead of bickering, Duff said her husband has b

politics

Europe’s Quiet Reckoning Over Post‑Soviet Peace

February 18, 2026

The U. S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, told a Washington broadcast that Europe’s relaxed stance after the Soviet collapse is now at odds with the reality of war in Ukraine. He said European leaders are not worried about U. S. support, but rather the growing danger on their own continent as

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