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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

politics

National Symphony Boss Leaves Amid Kennedy Center Turmoil

March 7, 2026

The National Symphony Orchestra’s top executive has announced her resignation, adding fresh disappointment to the Kennedy Center’s ongoing challenges. The center is already grappling with shrinking crowds, performers pulling out, and the loss of its opera wing after President Trump’s controversial i

politics

Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

March 6, 2026

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for

celebrities

Rinna’s Reality Roast: Celeb Gripes From TV to the Tussle

March 6, 2026

Lisa Rinna, known for her role on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, ” openly criticized former co‑stars in her new book, describing some as rude and untrustworthy. She called out former “Celebrity Apprentice” teammates Dionne Warwick and Star Jones, saying they behaved poorly on set. Rinna’s

business

New Chapter for Dark Horse: A Shift in Leadership and Vision

March 5, 2026

Dark Horse Entertainment has entered a new era as its long‑time CEO, Mike Richardson, steps down after four decades of guiding the company from a small Oregon comic book shop to a global media powerhouse. The decision comes as part of Embracer Group’s plan to refresh Dark Horse’s direction after

crypto

American Bitcoin’s Big BTC Grab While Banks Push Back on Crypto Yields

March 5, 2026

American Bitcoin, a mining firm linked to the Trump family, has added more than 6, 500 bitcoins to its treasury, pushing it into the upper tier of publicly listed companies that hold crypto on their books. The move came after the company bought 500 bitcoins in the last three weeks, valuing its holdi

politics

Halkbank Faces Court Talk Over Sanctions Break‑In

March 3, 2026

A meeting in a New York federal court is set for Tuesday. U. S. lawyers and Halkbank’s team will meet Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan. The talk could decide the next part of a long legal battle. The case began when U. S. prosecutors charged Halkbank in 2019. They say the bank helped Iran

politics

Heroes Remembered, New Battles Ahead

March 3, 2026

President Trump presented the highest military honor to three former soldiers at the White House, highlighting past bravery while he spoke about current foreign policy. The ceremony included families of the recipients and a former partner who had been saved by one of them. The first award went to r

politics

Binance Faces Fresh Senate Scrutiny Over Possible Terror Funding

February 28, 2026

Nine U. S. senators, many of whom helped draft the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi. They want the agencies to investigate Binance’s compliance with sanctions and its safeguards against illicit money, after reports sug

opinion

Jackson’s 1984 Run: Alabama’s Political Shake‑Up

February 26, 2026

In the spring of 1984, a bold African American candidate stepped onto the national stage again. Rev. Jesse Jackson, known for his activism in civil and economic justice, sought the Democratic presidential nomination. His campaign hit Alabama hard, stirring a long‑standing Black political group calle