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City Safety Leader Fired Over Workplace Issues

March 20, 2026

The city’s top safety officer was let go this week after concerns about a toxic workplace and personal self‑promotion surfaced. The deputy mayor of community safety, who had been praised for cutting violent crime, was dismissed by the mayor’s chief of staff and senior aides. The decision came as the

opinion

A Costly Trade‑off for “Green” Power

March 20, 2026

The state’s push to protect the environment has turned into a bargain that hurts both nature and wallets. Solar farms, which cover huge acres of land, often sit on fields that could grow food or support wildlife. In winter the sun is weak, so these panels produce only a fraction of their rated

business

American Airlines Stay Calm While Fuel Costs Soar

March 20, 2026

The war in the Middle East has pushed jet fuel prices to almost double, yet many U. S. airlines keep their eyes on the prize. At a recent industry meeting, United’s boss said the company could cover the extra fuel bill and even raise fares a bit. He pointed out that bookings in the past week were up

technology

Power Outage Mystery: What Went Wrong in Iberia

March 20, 2026

A sudden, widespread loss of electricity hit Spain and Portugal on April 28 last year. The event was the biggest blackout in Europe for over twenty years, cutting power to many regions for up to sixteen hours. The European network of electricity operators, ENTSO‑E, investigated the incident. Thei

business

New Name, Same Spirit: How a Lafayette Group is Turning Good Vibes Into Bigger Community Events

March 20, 2026

The story begins with Gus Rezende, a Brazilian who settled in Acadiana and grew a hospitality business that now includes popular spots like Central Pizza and Tropical Smoothie. With his long‑time partner B. J. Crist, the team launched a series of beloved festivals such as Sugar Jam and the Acadiana

celebrities

Celebrities Who Turned a Year Older on March 20

March 20, 2026

Spike Lee celebrated his 69th birthday, a milestone that comes after decades of filmmaking and a long‑time loyalty to the New York Knicks since 1985. Holly Hunter, now 68, added another year to her career while also playing a Federation captain on “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. ” Model Kathy I

science

Energy Plans That Weather Every Storm

March 20, 2026

Renewable power will drive future energy, but it changes with the weather. Because wind and sun are unpredictable, planners must think ahead of time. A new method looks at many years of weather data instead of just one. It starts with a plan built from a single year, then checks that plan a

opinion

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

March 20, 2026

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to

business

Energy Shock: Which Nations Stand Most at Risk

March 20, 2026

The ongoing conflict in Iran threatens to spark a global energy crunch that could ripple through economies worldwide. Some countries are more vulnerable than others, depending on how they use and import energy. In Europe, memories of the 2022 war in Ukraine still echo. Germany’s manufacturing secto

lifestyle

California’s Rising Stars: Redding and Santa Cruze Shine

March 20, 2026

The television network HGTV has recently highlighted two Californian towns as part of its new list of the 30 Best Up‑and‑Coming Small Cities in America. The selection was made after analysing federal statistics and economic studies that track where small cities are gaining momentum. Redding tops th

City Safety Leader Fired Over Workplace Issues

A Costly Trade‑off for “Green” Power

American Airlines Stay Calm While Fuel Costs Soar

Power Outage Mystery: What Went Wrong in Iberia

New Name, Same Spirit: How a Lafayette Group is Turning Good Vibes Into Bigger Community Events

Celebrities Who Turned a Year Older on March 20

Energy Plans That Weather Every Storm

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

Energy Shock: Which Nations Stand Most at Risk

California’s Rising Stars: Redding and Santa Cruze Shine

California’s Rising Stars: Redding and Santa Cruze Shine