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Griffin Jax: From High‑School Pitcher to Air Force Officer

March 7, 2026

Griffin Jax was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 22, 1994, and grew up in Colorado where baseball became his passion. In high school he dominated the mound at Cherry Creek, earning a 7–1 record and a low ERA that earned him Colorado’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Despite bei

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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

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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

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Messi’s White House Moment Sparks Debate Over Politics and Sports

March 6, 2026

A recent ceremony in Washington honored Lionel Messi and his team, Inter Miami. The event coincided with President Trump’s remarks about the U. S. military actions in Iran, which has caused a stir online. Messi arrived beside Trump for the ceremony. The former Barcelona star did not speak, but he w

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Battle of the Prediction Market Titans

March 6, 2026

Kalshi and Polymarket are two big names in online betting on future events. Their leaders, Tarek Mansour and Shayne Coplan, are not just competitors; they seem to hate each other. Mansour often talks about Polymarket without naming him, calling the platform “unregulated and foreign. ” He ev

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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

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Politicians and Their Religious Claims

March 6, 2026

The claim that a leader’s faith guides all their actions is common, yet when policy choices clash with religious teachings, the story changes. In Washington, several lawmakers say they are guided by their faith, but their voting records show a different picture. Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi both

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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

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Britney Spears Faces Arrest in Southern California

March 5, 2026

In a surprising turn, the pop icon was taken into custody by state police late Wednesday evening. The incident occurred near Ventura County, where officers stopped her vehicle around 9:30 p. m. PT and later released her the next day, with her car being towed by a local towing service. The official r

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Local Print Shop Wins City Award for Community Spirit

March 5, 2026

A small print shop that started in a garage has earned recognition from city officials for its positive impact on the town. The business, known as The Hairy Ant, was given a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” at the February 2 city council meeting. The award highlights how local companies can help a comm