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Parents Eye Private Schools as City Cuts Gifted Programs

March 7, 2026

New York parents feel uneasy about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to end gifted programs for kindergartners in public schools. The move has sparked a surge of interest in private schools, where parents already invest heavily in tutoring and networking to secure spots. Some families have formed online groups t

politics

Nebraska School Board Rejects $11M Grant Proposal

March 7, 2026

The Nebraska Education Board held a meeting last week to review a proposal that would have given schools an additional $11 million for new programs. The plan aimed to fund technology upgrades, teacher training, and student support services across the state. However, after a lengthy discussion, the b

politics

Jesse Jackson’s Legacy Sparks Call to Action at Memorial

March 7, 2026

A large gathering in Chicago honored a civil‑rights icon whose influence stretched from boardrooms to picket lines. The ceremony, held in a 10, 000‑seat Black church, mixed music, speeches and moments that felt both spiritual and political. Guests heard gospel singers and a popular singer perform

politics

Trump Faces the Cost of War in a Quiet Ceremony

March 7, 2026

In a quiet moment at Dover Air Force Base, former President Trump stood beside families to honor six soldiers who died in a Middle Eastern conflict. The ceremony highlighted the human toll of war, a topic he has often sidestepped during his time in office. Trump’s past remarks about military serv

politics

AI and the Army: A New Debate Over Autonomy

March 7, 2026

The U. S. military’s push to use artificial intelligence in weapons systems has sparked a heated clash with the AI firm Anthropic. The conflict began when Pentagon officials wanted to relax the company’s rules that bar fully autonomous weapon use and limit mass data gathering. Anthropic, on the ot

sports

New QB? Steelers Eye Malik Willis if Rodgers Steps Down

March 7, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers are already looking ahead, wondering who could step into the quarterback role if Aaron Rodgers decides to hang up his cleats. General manager Omar Khan has hinted that the team would welcome Rodgers back for 2026, yet the veteran’s own comments in a recent interview left fans

sports

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Ice to the Court

March 7, 2026

The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m. , showing teams from Collingwood and St. Kilda battling it out on the field. At 10 a. m. , fans can catch taped NHRA qualifying at Gainesville Rac

religion

Church Sign Sparks Controversy in Ballwin

March 7, 2026

A new sign outside a local church has stirred debate among residents. The board of the Ballwin community says the sign was meant to welcome people, but many Muslim neighbors view it as offensive. The message on the sign calls Islam “demonic, ” a phrase that many find hateful and inflammatory. The c

sports

From Slocomb to the Big Leagues: A Fresh Look at Clay Holmes

March 7, 2026

Clay Holmes grew up in the small town of Slocomb, Alabama, where his love for baseball started on dusty fields. He made a name for himself at Slocomb High School, catching the eye of scouts who saw potential in his pitching arm. In 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him in the ninth round, and he

entertainment

Hearts2Hearts Arrives in the U. S. for a Short‑Term Showcase

March 7, 2026

A new K‑pop girl group from South Korea is stepping onto North American soil for the first time, and fans have a brief window to catch them live. The eight‑member squad, known for songs like “Style, ” “Focus, ” and their debut hit “The Chase, ” will hold two concerts under the banner “Hearts 2 House