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Free‑Agency Forecast: Where the NFL’s Biggest Moves Might Go

March 5, 2026

The 2026 free‑agency window feels electric. A salary cap tops $300 million, and the last season’s champions—Seattle and New England—spent big to keep their rosters competitive. The focus turns to a handful of high‑profile players whose contracts will shape the coming year. Kyler Murray is set to hi

weather

Fog Hits Chicago, Cancels Over 100 Flights

March 5, 2026

Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all

politics

New Plan: Turning Streaming Fees into Live‑Music Funds

March 5, 2026

Portland is set to shake up its long‑standing arts tax. Council President Jamie Dunphy says the current $35 yearly levy on adults earning over $1, 000 is outdated and poorly managed. He plans to reallocate some of the unused $9 million that sits in reserve, aiming to give about $1. 5 million a year

crime

Chicago’s Arrests and Opioid Crisis: Do They Help or Push People Away?

March 4, 2026

The study looks at how police actions, especially arrests for opioid use, might affect overdose rates in Chicago. It asks whether stopping people in one area moves the problem to nearby neighborhoods or stops it altogether. Researchers map where arrests happen and compare those spots with overdos

politics

A Look at the DHS Hearing and Its Big Questions

March 3, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa

politics

\“Calling Victims ‘Terrorists’: A Senate Clash Over Language\”

March 3, 2026

The debate began when the secretary of homeland security said that two people shot by federal agents in Minneapolis were “domestic terrorists. ” She repeated the claim at a Senate hearing, insisting that it came from on‑scene agents. Senators from both parties asked why she would label victims of vi

sports

Chicago Could Win the Maxx Crosby Trade

March 3, 2026

A big trade is brewing in the NFL, and Chicago’s fans are buzzing. The Bears have a clear goal: to add defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Raiders, and they are considered the best bet in many betting markets. If the Bears make a deal, it will cost them two first‑round picks and a player. The Raid

lifestyle

Las Vegas Tops Nevada for Active Living

March 3, 2026

Las Vegas has earned a spot as the most activity‑friendly city in Nevada, according to a recent study. The analysis looked at how many sports facilities each city offers per resident and how much people spend on fitness. It also considered how many adults stay active, whether they bike or walk to wo

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

Lions Trade David Montgomery to Texans for Picks and a Center

March 3, 2026

The Detroit Lions have sent veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. In return, they received a fourth‑round draft pick for this year, a seventh‑round pick in 2027, and center Juice Scruggs. Montgomery is 28 years old and has spent the last three seasons sharing the backfield wit