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Government Ads Raise Questions Over Money and Connections

March 7, 2026

Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are asking three companies that landed a $220 million advertising deal to explain how they might have helped former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski make money. The firms involved are Safe America Media, People Who

politics

Pardon Debate: Why One Politician’s Jail Time Stirs More Questions than the Other

March 6, 2026

The recent call by Gov. Jared Polis to look at former clerk Tina Peters’ sentence sparked a national conversation about fairness in the courts. Polis highlighted that Peters, a Republican who helped hack Mesa County’s election system, received nine years after being found guilty on seven charges.

sports

Winter Paralympics: Six Sports, Big Stories

March 6, 2026

The 2026 Winter Paralympics begin in Milan and Cortina, drawing more than 600 athletes who will vie for 79 medals across six events. These games bring a mix of speed, skill and teamwork that showcases the resilience of athletes with diverse abilities. Para alpine skiing is a highlight, featuring fi

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Aston Martin Faces Big Vibration Worries in First Grand Prix

March 5, 2026

Aston Martin’s new car may not survive the opening race of Formula 1 because its engine sends too much vibration to the drivers. The team’s chief designer, Adrian Newey, said that the Honda power unit makes the car shake hard enough to hurt the hands of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Both d

sports

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

sports

Paralympians Keep Focus Amid Global Tension

March 5, 2026

Athletes in Milan Cortina are ready to compete, even as news of war spreads across the world. The Winter Paralympics began on Friday, and competitors are staying calm to perform at their best. Many athletes have spoken about the difficulty of concentrating when headlines talk about conflict in the

business

Crypto Fund Grows Even When Markets Shrink

March 5, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz, known as a16z, is launching another crypto fund. The new pot will be worth two billion dollars and should close by mid‑2026. Earlier, the firm pulled in four and a half billion for its 2022 fund, but this time it will raise faster. This change helps the firm keep up wit

entertainment

Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

March 5, 2026

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

business

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Boss Resigns, New CEO on the Horizon

March 5, 2026

Mark Turco, who took over as chief executive of Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub in January 2025, will leave the post on March 11. He has accepted a CEO role at an unnamed medical‑device firm, stepping back into the private sector. The Hub’s new leader will inherit a bold plan and tight deadlines, as

technology

China’s Tech Push to Beat U. S. Rivalry

March 5, 2026

China is turning its focus toward cutting‑edge science to stay ahead of the United States. The country’s leader has set a five‑year plan that pushes investment into fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum chips, new energy sources and next‑generation communications. These areas are see