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New Jersey’s Star‑Studded Crowd

March 5, 2026

A few years ago a list of 25 famous people from New Jersey was put together. It included actors, musicians, athletes and even an astronaut. The article highlighted how many of these stars were born or grew up in the Garden State. One name that pops up is Bruce Springsteen, known worldwide a

sports

Ohio State Loses Big Game to Iowa in Clear Defeat

February 26, 2026

The Buckeyes entered the matchup hoping for a strong showing that could keep their NCAA hopes alive. Instead, they were outplayed by the Hawkeyes in a game that ended 74‑57. Iowa’s defense was dominant, limiting Ohio State to just 41. 9 percent from the floor and shutting down star guard Bruce Th

politics

Election Money Flow in Anchorage: A Close Race for City Council Seats

February 26, 2026

The upcoming municipal election will decide half of Anchorage’s city council. Campaign finance filings show that most races are tightly contested in terms of money raised, with a few exceptions. In the past, candidates have waited until voters receive their mail ballots in March to start spending

crime

A Life Sentence Without Bars: The Unusual Outcome of a Tragic Crash

February 15, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, an elderly woman who caused a devastating accident that took the lives of a family of four might not spend a single day behind bars. Mary Fong Lau, 80, recently changed her plea to no contest for four felony counts of gross vehicular manslaughter. This means she didn'

technology

Smart Glasses: A New Way to Spy on You?

February 14, 2026

Meta, the company behind Facebook, is planning to add facial recognition to its smart glasses. This is not a surprise, but it is a concern. The company has been working on this for a year, even though it knows there are risks. Meta thinks people will be too busy with other things to notice or care. ...

entertainment

Portland Streets Inspire the Simpsons Family

February 12, 2026

The next episode of the longest‑running U. S. primetime series airs on Sunday, marking its 800th episode. The show’s famous family finds themselves in Philadelphia for this milestone, yet the roots of many characters run much farther west, deep in Portland, Ore. The creator grew up there and drew

opinion

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment: A New Voice for America

February 10, 2026

The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert

politics

Arkansas Boosts Maternal Care with $40M Federal Grant

February 10, 2026

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a $40 million federal contribution aimed at reducing the state’s alarming infant and maternal death rates. The money arrives through a new appropriations act approved by Congress last month and signed into law on February 3rd. UAMS w

entertainment

Joker’s New Calm: A Surprising Twist in Batman #6

February 7, 2026

Batman’s latest comic takes a sharp turn when the infamous Joker shows up in Arkham Tower, not as the chaotic villain we know but as a quiet, almost polite patient. The story reveals that Doctor Zeller has been caring for him in a high‑tech isolation pod, using an experimental gadget called the Crow

celebrities

Stars Talk the Talk, But Stay Put in the USA

January 29, 2026

Back in 2016, a bunch of famous folks in Hollywood said they'd pack their bags and leave the US if Donald Trump won the presidency. But here we are, a decade later, and most of them are still here. Funny how that works, right? Sharon Stone, the actress known for her roles in movies like "Basic Inst