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Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

March 7, 2026

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

business

Saks and Neiman Marcus Cut Store Count as Debt Gets Slashed

March 7, 2026

The luxury retail giants are trimming their physical footprints to stay afloat. In a new move, the parent company will shut 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus shops by the end of May. This follows earlier closures that ended in April, bringing the total number of shutdowns to 24

crime

Tragic Loss on the Trail: Three Women Vanish in Utah

March 7, 2026

A sudden tragedy struck a beloved hiking spot in Wayne County when 65‑year‑old Linda Dewey and her 34‑year‑old niece, Natalie Graves, were found dead near the Cockscomb Trailhead. The victims had been enjoying a familiar path that offered sweeping views of Utah’s dramatic cliffs when an unknown man

politics

Iran School Explosion Likely From U. S. Strike

March 7, 2026

Satellite pictures and expert opinions point to a U. S. airstrike as the cause of a blast that killed many children at an elementary school in Minab, Iran. The attack happened on February 28 and is the deadliest civilian incident since the war began, with over 165 victims. The school sits beside a R

politics

Family Facing Forced Return to Colombia Despite Safety Concerns

March 7, 2026

A mother from the Bay Area and her two young sons were taken to a U. S. immigration office in San Francisco, where they were quickly detained and later sent back to Colombia. The case involves a 5‑year‑old boy who needs special hearing devices and a 6‑year‑old child with significant deafness. Both c

politics

Government Ads Raise Questions Over Money and Connections

March 7, 2026

Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are asking three companies that landed a $220 million advertising deal to explain how they might have helped former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski make money. The firms involved are Safe America Media, People Who

entertainment

Heart‑Beat Alert: Drew Carey’s Unexpected Health Wake‑Up Call

March 7, 2026

Drew Carey, known for his lively hosting and sitcom success, found himself facing a serious health scare that almost halted his career. While filming his long‑running show, he noticed an alarming spike in his heart rate during a casual jog. “I thought I was going to start jogging, ” he said, recalli

health

Hidden Virus Hits West Coast, Experts Sound Alarm

March 7, 2026

A new virus that many people are unaware of is spreading fast along the West Coast. Scientists use wastewater samples to track how common it is in communities, and recent data show that the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is present in cities such as San Francisco, Sacramento and Davis. The virus reach

weather

Tornado Near Shopping Plaza Sends Metal Rubbish Flying

March 7, 2026

A sudden storm hit a small town in southwest Michigan, turning a quiet shopping area into a chaotic scene of flying debris. A worker at a local phone store started recording as metal sheets, insulation and other junk were hurled through the air. The tornado ripped roofs off nearby buildings and scat

sports

Bears Grab Veteran Center to Plug Gaps

March 7, 2026

The Chicago Bears have moved quickly before the new NFL season starts, trading a 2027 fifth‑round pick to New England for center Garrett Bradbury. The deal will go through once the league year opens next Wednesday. Bradbury, who was a first‑round pick in 2019, spent six seasons with the Vikings bef