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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

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

weather

Storm Tragedy Claims Lives Near Fairview

March 6, 2026

A mother and her daughter lost their lives during a severe weather event in northern Oklahoma. The accident happened on Thursday night while they were traveling near Fairview, a small town about 100 miles northwest of Oklahoma City. Authorities located the crash on State Highway 60 and 243, roughly

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

Kevin Federline’s Money and Family Life in a Nutshell

March 6, 2026

Kevin met pop star Britney Spears in 2004. They dated fast, got engaged by July, and married in September of the same year. Their wedding was a surprise event held in Studio City, California. The couple had two boys: Sean and Jayden. Their marriage ended when Britney filed for divorce in late 2006,

opinion

Oil: Alaska’s Lifeline – Don’t Let It Fade Like Timber

March 6, 2026

The timber boom that once kept Alaskan towns alive has slipped into history, a slow decline driven by layers of rules and dwindling money. That story shows how easy it is for a vital industry to disappear when policy turns heavy and investment dries up. Oil, however, is the engine that keeps Alas

finance

California Pension Funds and the Crypto Connection

March 6, 2026

The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought any Bitcoin directly; instead, they hold shares in companies that are closely linked to the crypto market. The biggest names on their balance sheets

entertainment

Hawaii Welcomes a New Mystery on the Big Island

March 6, 2026

The second season of the mystery series “Untamed” is moving from California’s rugged peaks to the volcanic shores of Hawaii. The show, which followed a park ranger named Kyle Turner through a puzzling death in Yosemite, now finds him on the Big Island’s active volcanoes. Turner, played by Eric Bana,

sports

Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

March 6, 2026

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Wome