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Celebrities Rally in Hawaii After 2026 Floods

March 23, 2026

The March 2026 storms on Oahu’s North Shore sent waves of rain that flooded many homes, leaving thousands homeless. Although no lives were lost yet, the damage was severe and many families had to leave their houses behind. Local star Jason Momoa, who grew up in Honolulu and studied at the Univers

business

Community Projects in the Adirondacks Get Fresh Funding

March 19, 2026

In a recent wave of state support, several small towns in the Adirondacks received grants that could reshape local life. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth program awarded $3. 2 million to 26 projects, with about a dozen benefiting towns such as Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pa

technology

Can AI really help your pet beat cancer?

March 19, 2026

In 2024, a Sydney tech founder whose dog had cancer turned to AI for answers after vets said nothing more could be done. Paul Conyngham, who has no medical background, used ChatGPT to research treatment options. The chatbot suggested immunotherapy and led him to experts at the University of New Sout

entertainment

Weekend Highlights: Fair, Festival and Arts in Arkansas

March 18, 2026

The 53rd Territorial Fair opens Saturday from ten to four on the historic Arkansas Museum grounds. A partnership with the Quapaw Nation showcases native traditions and early settlers. Visitors can learn how to dry, pound, and cook corn while playing dice games and running foot races. Crafts include

sports

New Draft Shake‑Up: Who’s Really on the Menu?

March 17, 2026

Free agency has just started, and teams are busy filling holes with veteran players. This scramble leaves college stars in a strange spot: some are moving up, others dropping. A fresh mock draft shows how the big game has changed the rankings. The top pick is still Indiana’s quarterback, Fernando M

entertainment

Disney’s New Power Play: Who’s Running the Big Entertainment Machine?

March 17, 2026

The Walt Disney Company has reshuffled its leadership, bringing games and digital media under the same umbrella as film, TV, and streaming. Dana Walden, now President and Chief Creative Officer, is at the helm of this expanded unit called Disney Entertainment. Her role now covers everything from blo

sports

Field Moves to Chiefs, Jets Look Ahead

March 16, 2026

The New York Jets have decided to part ways with quarterback Justin Fields after just one season. A trade has been arranged, sending Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth‑round draft pick slated for 2027. The deal lets the Jets keep a portion of Fields’ contract, but they will sti

business

New Flavors and Fun Coming to Downtown Pittsburgh

March 16, 2026

Legacy Hospitality Group is set to boost downtown dining with fresh ideas and bold moves. Herky and Lisa Pollock, along with Chef Ed, Amanda Smith, and Matthew Minichino, are steering the venture. The team plans to launch at least three new spots this year and more in 2027, showing a strong co

sports

Rain Stops the Red Sox’s Spring Training Game

March 16, 2026

A rainstorm made a planned match between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles impossible to play. The game, which was set for 6:05 p. m. at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, had to be called off because heavy rain and storms were coming across southwest Florida that day. The organizers decided n

sports

Cheltenham Festival Lights Up With Stars and Racing Thrills

March 14, 2026

The Cheltenham Festival is a top event in Britain’s sports calendar, drawing fans, photographers and famous faces to the Gloucestershire town. On Gold Cup Day, the crowd cheered as the most coveted trophy was fought over. Harry Redknapp entered a strong contender, The Jukebox Man, but Gaelic Warr