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New Jersey’s Big Soccer Bash: A Fan‑First Celebration

March 25, 2026

Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison is gearing up for a lively soccer festival that will run from June 13 to July 16, right before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at MetLife Stadium. The event, dubbed the “Red Bull New York Soccer Celebration, ” will feature concerts, interactive zones, and a v

politics

Village Quiet Rule Gets a Fresh Take

March 25, 2026

The village council plans to change the noise ordinance this spring, aiming to keep quiet for residents while still letting music events happen. A key point is balancing the peace of homes next to performance spots with community benefit from concerts and festivals. Council members say the new

health

Honoring the women who saved lives behind the front line

March 25, 2026

A hundred years ago, in the middle of a global conflict, a quiet revolution unfolded far from the battlefield. Women stepped into roles traditionally held by men, not as soldiers, but as healers, nurses, and doctors. Behind every army corps were women stitching wounds, running makeshift hospitals, a

entertainment

A Small Town’s Dark Comedy Unveiled

March 24, 2026

The first two episodes of a new six‑part series hit the screens at a film festival in Lille, where it made its world debut. The show will air on Radio‑Canada later this year and is being sold internationally by a distributor linked to the production companies. The story follows Gabriel Serpent, an

weather

Storm Fury: Big Hail and Wedge Tornado Hit Illinois

March 23, 2026

A powerful tornado struck Lake Village, Illinois on March 10, killing a couple and causing major damage. The National Weather Service named it an EF‑3 event, but the storm’s most striking feature was its gigantic hail. The largest stone measured eight inches across – a size unheard of for early‑seas

environment

Land changes boost farm health in semi‑dry Turkey

March 22, 2026

In many dry farming areas, tiny plots of land can make growing crops hard. A new study looked at how joining these small pieces into bigger, regular fields changes the land’s health. The research focused on four villages in Kızıltepe, a part of Mardin Province that lies inside Turkey’s GAP program. ...

environment

New Faces on Old Lands: How Kindness and Climate Shape Community Acceptance

March 20, 2026

In northern Bangladesh, people are moving to new villages because rivers have eaten away their homes. Researchers wanted to see how villagers feel about these newcomers. They asked 265 residents in person and used a game‑like survey to test different ideas about why people move. The study found t

environment

Disasters Hit the Most Vulnerable: How Floods and Cyclones Mess With Cleanliness in Bangladesh

March 20, 2026

People living with disabilities face unique challenges when nature throws a curveball. When heavy rains or violent storms hit Bangladesh, the country’s already fragile toilets and drainage systems get wrecked. The damage isn’t just about broken pipes; it means that those who need extra help to

crime

Jimmy Gracey’s Wallet Turns Up in Spanish Sea

March 19, 2026

James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20‑year‑old college student from Chicago, vanished while on spring break in Barcelona. The last sighting was outside a club called Shoko near Barceloneta Beach. On Thursday, Spanish police reported finding his wallet drifting in the water close to Somorrostro beach. They had

business

Community Projects in the Adirondacks Get Fresh Funding

March 19, 2026

In a recent wave of state support, several small towns in the Adirondacks received grants that could reshape local life. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth program awarded $3. 2 million to 26 projects, with about a dozen benefiting towns such as Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pa