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A Look at Reform Judaism After a Recent Synagogue Attack

March 13, 2026

Reform Judaism is the biggest Jewish movement in North America, known for its focus on social justice and equality. One of its largest congregations, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was hit by a violent attack last week. The temple, founded in 1941 and now home to about 12, 000 members,

sports

Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

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Bam Adebayo’s 83‑Point Night: Fans Cheer, Critics Question

March 12, 2026

The Miami Heat were already winning by 25 points when Bam Adebayo drew an offensive foul that would normally be ignored. Coach Erik Spoelstra, however, challenged the call because Adebayo had already scored 77 points in a previous game and the team wanted even more. The challenge failed, but it show

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NFL Free‑Agency Shake‑Ups: Teams Swap Players, Sign New Deals

March 11, 2026

The NFL’s free‑agency season has kicked off with teams making big moves before the official start on Wednesday. Several quarterbacks are already on new rosters: Geno Smith joined the Jets, Tua Tagovailoa signed with the Falcons, and Malik Willis is on the Dolphins’ list. Kyler Murray and Aaron Rodge

celebrities

Barbra Streisand Earns Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

March 11, 2026

Barbra Streisand will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May, marking her debut appearance at the event. The award is a recognition of her long‑standing influence on cinema and popular culture. The ceremony will take place on May 23, the day the festival han

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NFL Free‑Agency Shake‑Ups: New Deals, Restructures and Surprises

March 11, 2026

The NFL’s new league year has begun with a flurry of moves that could reshape teams for years to come. Two star quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, have each restructured their contracts. Jackson’s deal now costs Baltimore about $34 million in cap space, saving roughly $40 million. Alle

weather

Storms Spread Across Eastern Michigan This Morning

March 7, 2026

Morning skies over Lower Michigan will gradually turn stormy, with showers and a few thunderstorms moving eastward. By mid‑morning the rain will cover more of the region, especially the eastern half, according to current radar data. The strongest storms are not expected to be as intense as yesterday

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Mizzou Baseball Bounces Back After Weather‑Halted Loss

March 7, 2026

The Tigers’ second game against the UIC Flames was cut short in the fifth inning when rain forced a pause. They will resume play on Saturday at two o’clock, with the third game beginning half an hour after the second finishes. Coach Kerrick Jackson and his players will have to regroup during the

politics

Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

March 7, 2026

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

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Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

March 6, 2026

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for