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Oscars 2026: A Wild Night With New Hosts and Big Surprises

March 14, 2026

The 2026 Oscars promise more drama than most years, with many top awards still undecided before the show starts. Two Warner Bros. releases are in a tight race for best picture and acting honors. “One Battle After Another” has already won major prizes at the Golden Globes and other guilds, giving

sports

A Rough Day at Sawgrass: Thomas and Scheffler’s Different Paths

March 14, 2026

Justin Thomas found the first two days of The Players Championship a real test, with wind and water making every shot feel like a do-or-die moment. After his solid 68, he sat in fourth place and reflected on how the course turns a simple mistake into a major setback. He said the layout feels like a

crime

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

March 12, 2026

The insurance arm of CVS Health, Aetna, has agreed to pay $117. 7 million to settle federal claims that it misrepresented patient diagnoses on Medicare Advantage plans. The lawsuit alleged that from 2018 to 2023, Aetna filed false diagnosis codes for morbid obesity and other conditions. These

entertainment

Creative Paths in Crime Writing

March 12, 2026

Patricia Cornwell has penned more than forty books that together have moved over a hundred and twenty million readers. A new film adaptation of her “Scarpetta” series, starring Nicole Kidman, just premiered on Amazon. In a recent interview she explained that her secret is simple: fear stops creati

politics

Trump Tries to Rally Support in Ohio and Kentucky Amid Economic Concerns

March 11, 2026

The former president is heading to Cincinnati on Wednesday, where he will tour a pharmaceutical plant and claim his policies are cutting drug costs. He plans to use the visit as a platform to reassure voters that he can keep the economy stable, even as tensions rise from the U. S. and Israel’s actio

sports

NFL Free‑Agency Shake‑Ups: New Deals, Restructures and Surprises

March 11, 2026

The NFL’s new league year has begun with a flurry of moves that could reshape teams for years to come. Two star quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, have each restructured their contracts. Jackson’s deal now costs Baltimore about $34 million in cap space, saving roughly $40 million. Alle

politics

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

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

business

A New Powerhouse Forms in the Media World

March 6, 2026

Banijay’s chief executive announced that last week marked a turning point after merging with All3Media. He praised the combined company’s growth, saying it shows how big teams and varied content can boost success. The merger is seen as a key step for staying competitive in a market that keeps shrink

politics

Parents Win Court Battle Over School Disclosure Rules

March 3, 2026

The Supreme Court decided not to let California enforce rules that limit when schools can tell parents about a child’s gender identity or require teachers to use a student’s chosen pronouns. A 6‑3 split vote, along ideological lines, allowed a federal judge’s ruling that favors parents who argue

Oscars 2026: A Wild Night With New Hosts and Big Surprises

A Rough Day at Sawgrass: Thomas and Scheffler’s Different Paths

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

Creative Paths in Crime Writing

Trump Tries to Rally Support in Ohio and Kentucky Amid Economic Concerns

NFL Free‑Agency Shake‑Ups: New Deals, Restructures and Surprises

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

Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

A New Powerhouse Forms in the Media World

Parents Win Court Battle Over School Disclosure Rules

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes