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Loveall vs. Lane County: A Free‑Speech Fight

March 24, 2026

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall has filed a federal lawsuit against the county, saying that an investigation into his conduct violated his constitutional rights. The case centers on three HR complaints filed by employees who said Loveall made offensive remarks, including calling a nonprofi

entertainment

Heartbreak in Minnesota: A Family Lost to Fire

March 24, 2026

A house on Richard Avenue caught fire early Saturday, and the blaze claimed the lives of a reporter named Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The fire alarm sounded at about 5:25 a. m. , when neighbors saw flames through the roof and feared someone was inside. Firefighters rushed to the scene

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Behind the Scenes Vault: How a TV Show Keeps Hollywood’s Secrets

March 24, 2026

"Every night, millions of people tune in to see the latest celebrity gossip on a show that has been around for more than four decades. It started in 1981 as the first daily program that brought pop‑culture news to TV screens, using satellite technology so stations could air fresh episodes right afte

finance

US Regulators Gear Up to Guide New Tech in Finance

March 24, 2026

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has set up a new team to help shape rules for the fast‑growing worlds of crypto, artificial intelligence and prediction betting. The group will sit alongside existing bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and its own crypto watchdog, aim

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The TV Show That Holds a Celebrity Time Machine

March 23, 2026

People can now find news about their favorite stars right on their phones, a huge change from the days when network TV only offered occasional celebrity interviews. Back in the 1970s, a host named Barbara Walters began doing star chats on prime‑time shows and some critics were shocked. The real turn

sports

Swan Valley Takes the Field and Scores Big

March 23, 2026

Swan Valley started its season with a bang, sweeping Bay City Central in a doubleheader over Friday’s weekend. The first game ended 9‑0, with Jaxon Hartley dominating the mound for three innings, striking out six and giving up only one hit. He also earned the win, while Brady Stephens powered the of

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UK SNL Launch: Graham Norton Gives Tina Fey a British Boost

March 22, 2026

The first night of Saturday Night Live’s UK version saw a surprise cameo that felt like a friendly hand‑shake for the audience. Tina Fey, who has long been an American icon, shared her stage with Graham Norton, a seasoned Irish comedian known for his quick wit. During Fey’s opening speech, Norton sl

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Celebrity Flag Football Showdown Draws Pop Icons

March 22, 2026

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic turned a small field into a celebrity hotspot, with no tackles and plenty of star power. The afternoon was dominated by NFL legends and former pros, but the real buzz came from the crowd that looked like a red‑carpet event. Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey w

politics

The quiet leader who shaped U. S. justice

March 22, 2026

Robert Mueller spent decades as a prosecutor and FBI director, earning respect for his steady, methodical approach. Born into a well-off family near Philadelphia, he joined the Marines after college and served in Vietnam, where he was wounded and decorated for bravery. After law school, he climbed t

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Luke Riley: A Rising Star in UFC London

March 21, 2026

Luke Riley has quickly risen to prominence, bypassing the usual path through Dana White’s Contender Series after a cancelled fight in September 2024. He claimed victory over Bogdan Grad at his UFC debut last November, earning a co‑main event spot. Now, on March 21, he will face Michael Aswell Jr. in