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Heat Wave Swings Across America Breaking Old Records

March 25, 2026

A massive bubble of hot air is stretching across most of the United States right now. This isn’t just any warm spell—it’s a record-breaking heat dome that has pushed March temperatures higher than ever seen before in 14 states. Cities like Flagstaff, Arizona, could see a dozen days straight of tempe

politics

Loveall vs. Lane County: A Free‑Speech Fight

March 24, 2026

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall has filed a federal lawsuit against the county, saying that an investigation into his conduct violated his constitutional rights. The case centers on three HR complaints filed by employees who said Loveall made offensive remarks, including calling a nonprofi

entertainment

Canada’s Media Giants Team Up to Boost Local Films

March 24, 2026

Postmedia Studios, a unit of Postmedia Network Inc. , and Elevation Pictures have joined forces to back Canadian feature projects. The first joint effort is the documentary “Fire Weather, ” made for CBC and produced by Elevation Pictures and Mercury Films. The film follows the story of wildfires, dr

weather

Stormy Winds Threaten Fires in Central Montana

March 24, 2026

A warning has been issued for Wednesday, from noon to 9 p. m. local time, by the National Weather Service office in Billings. The alert says conditions will be ideal for wildfires: low moisture, warm air and strong gusts. A cold front is expected to arrive from the north in the afternoon, which will

politics

Town Budget Talk: Residents Voice Up on Spending and Taxes

March 24, 2026

The Ridgefield Board of Finance gathered at East Ridge Middle School on March 23 to hear what the community has to say about next year’s budget. The meeting was a key step before the board finalizes its plan and sends it to voters for a May 12 vote. The board will review the town’s finances and t

education

Recess Rules: What’s Happening in Erie County Schools

March 24, 2026

The state of Pennsylvania, led by Gov. Josh Shapiro, has recently announced plans to make recess a guaranteed part of the school day for all students. While many elementary schools in Erie County already give kids a daily break, the new policy could bring changes—especially for middle and high schoo

politics

Airport Chaos, International Tensions and Voting Rules: What’s Happening Now

March 24, 2026

Hundreds of U. S. immigration agents were sent to fourteen airports this week because many TSA workers have quit or been unpaid, creating long lines for travelers. The agents can only do simple tasks like watching exits and keeping crowds calm, so they won’t solve the deeper staffing problems that h

technology

Airport Tracking System Misses Fatal Crash

March 24, 2026

A crash that took two lives at New York’s LaGuardia Airport revealed a shortfall in the airport’s surface‑tracking technology. The incident involved an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck that collided on the runway, injuring dozens of passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

sports

ESPN’s Big Leap: How a Small Idea Became a Sports Giant

March 24, 2026

The story of ESPN begins in the late 1970s, when a former hockey broadcaster named Bill Rasmussen imagined a TV channel that would show sports all the time. He was fired from his job with the New England Whalers, but that setback did not stop him. In a small town in Connecticut, he and a handful of

entertainment

Heartbreak in Minnesota: A Family Lost to Fire

March 24, 2026

A house on Richard Avenue caught fire early Saturday, and the blaze claimed the lives of a reporter named Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The fire alarm sounded at about 5:25 a. m. , when neighbors saw flames through the roof and feared someone was inside. Firefighters rushed to the scene