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Savannah Guthrie’s Return to the Studio After Mother’s Disappearance

March 5, 2026

Savannah Guthrie stepped back into the familiar lights of the Today set on Thursday, marking her first visit since her mother Nancy vanished under mysterious circumstances. The move was a quiet gesture of gratitude toward her colleagues, who have offered steady support during this difficult time. In

education

The New Dome: How a Reopened Planetarium Is Changing Learning

March 3, 2026

A new chapter is opening for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as its planetarium, renamed after a generous donor, will welcome students and the public again in fall 2026. After almost twenty years of silence, the venue is being upgraded with state‑of‑the‑art projection and sound. The

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

crime

Traveling to Mexico Now: What You Need to Know

February 24, 2026

People plan spring break trips to warm places, but recent fighting in Mexico worries travelers. Usually cartel fights stay inside towns and don’t hurt tourists, yet this time they spread to major spots. Flights stopped in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, and the U. S. warned people to stay put near

sports

Basketball Brackets: Computers vs. Coaches

February 15, 2026

In the world of basketball, computers are now calling the shots. The CIF San Diego Section recently unveiled its girls' basketball brackets, and the results have sparked some debate. Teams like Francis Parker, Mater Dei Catholic, and Cathedral Catholic secured top spots based on their records. Howev

crime

A Dark Business Deal Turns Deadly in New Jersey

February 14, 2026

A New Jersey man, Paul Caneiro, was recently found guilty of a shocking crime. He was convicted of killing his brother, Keith, along with Keith's wife and two young children. The motive? A sour business relationship that turned deadly. The trial revealed that Paul had been stealing money from their

politics

Mexico Stands by Cuba Amid U. S. Pressure

February 13, 2026

Two ships from Mexico arrived in Havana Harbor on a Thursday morning. They were loaded with supplies to help people in Cuba. This happened after the U. S. said it would punish countries that send oil to Cuba. One of the ships, the Papaloapan, had big packages on its deck. It sailed past the old El

business

Big Beer Wins in Tough Times

February 13, 2026

AB InBev, the world's biggest brewer, just shared some good news. They made more money than expected in the last quarter of 2025. This is a big deal because beer sales have been struggling lately. People are buying less beer. Why? Maybe because they don't have much money. Or maybe the weather has be

politics

Cartel Drones Spark Tension Over Airspace

February 12, 2026

A sudden stop of flights at El Paso airport last night made clear how much cartels rely on cheap drones. The closure was blamed by U. S. officials on a drone that entered U. S. airspace from Mexico, but other sources say the real reason was a nearby test of a laser‑based anti‑drone system that co

opinion

Pittsburgh's Hidden Black History: A Story Worth Telling

February 12, 2026

Pittsburgh has a rich Black history that many people don't know about. In the late 1700s, free Black men helped create Allegheny County. In the 1800s, Pittsburgh was a key stop on the Underground Railroad. A neighborhood called Lower Hill, then known as Arthursville, was a major hub. John B. Vashon,