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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

business

New Leader Takes the Helm at One10, Aiming for Bigger Growth

March 5, 2026

One10 LLC, a company that uses science to boost motivation and performance, has announced that Drew Carter will become its new President and CEO. The change comes as part of a long‑term plan that the firm has been developing for several years, with a focus on growth through 2030. Carter will lead

business

Kroger’s New CEO Sets a Calm Pace for 2026 Sales

March 5, 2026

Kroger is stepping into a quieter year under its new chief, Greg Foran. Foran, who once led Walmart’s U. S. operations and steered 20 quarters of steady sales growth, took the reins in February after a board‑initiated removal of former boss Rodney McMullen. The company’s latest forecast shows

business

Future of Flight: New Quarterly Update Set for March 24

March 3, 2026

Vertical Aerospace, a company focused on electric planes, will hold an online presentation to share its financial results for the last quarter and full year of 2025. The event is scheduled for March 24 at 08:30 am ET, and the discussion will be led by Chairman Dómhnal Slattery and CEO Stuart Simpson

politics

Democrats Skip Midterms, Pick 2028 Convention Cities

March 3, 2026

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided not to stage a midterm convention this fall, instead focusing all its energy on the 2028 presidential nomination event. The party will announce that the next convention will run from August 7 to 10, 2028, and it has narrowed its search to five pote

sports

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

February 28, 2026

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

sports

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

February 28, 2026

Austin Smotherman is a golfer who has spent a decade chasing his dream on smaller tours. He earned a spot on the PGA Tour, lost it, and then fought his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025 he won two tournaments in three weeks and returned to the main circuit for 2026. Throughout this rolle

crime

Dick Cavett’s PBS Dream Meets Jeffrey Epstein’s Dark Backstory

February 28, 2026

In late 2016, Dick Cavett was invited to a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s house. The conversation soon turned to a potential PBS documentary about the former talk‑show host. Epstein, who had been trying to rebuild his reputation after criminal convictions, saw an opportunity to fund a cultural project

politics

Former Senator Steps Down From Clean‑Energy Firm Over Past Email Ties

February 26, 2026

Bob Kerrey, who once led Nebraska as a U. S. senator and later served as its governor, has left the board of Monolith, a state‑based clean‑energy startup. The move follows the release of Department of Justice documents that show Kerrey met and emailed Jeffrey Epstein more than ten years ago. Kerr

politics

Rumors About Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Agency Spark Call for Royal Probe

February 25, 2026

A prominent party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition has urged the government to set up a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) after recent accusations against the country’s anti‑corruption agency, the MACC. Earlier this month, media outlets reported that MACC officials were allegedly aiding businessmen