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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

entertainment

Simmons Says Celebs Should Keep Politics to Themselves

March 12, 2026

Simmons told a reporter that people in show business should focus on their work instead of talking about politics. He said the public does not care about what celebrities think on voting or other issues, even if they are well‑known. Simmons added that fans do not want “lectures” from those who

entertainment

Balancing Hollywood and Headlines: A New Oscars Twist

March 12, 2026

The Academy Awards this year faces a fresh challenge: the ongoing conflict in Iran. Last year’s ceremony had to juggle the recent L. A. wildfires, and now the hosts must weave in a serious global issue while keeping the event entertaining. Conan O’Brien, stepping into his role as host again, explai

politics

Imamoglu’s Jail: Politics Over Justice

March 11, 2026

The case against Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, looks more like a political move than a legal battle. In early March, the mayor appeared in court as part of a corruption inquiry that names over 400 people tied to the city’s administration. Prosecutors say he ran a profit‑making scheme with briber

politics

Penn Faces Court on Antisemitism Probe Records Request

March 11, 2026

The University of Pennsylvania is in a legal tug‑of‑war over a federal request for detailed lists about Jewish employees. A judge will decide if the school must comply with a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC says that antisemitic incidents on campus—suc

crypto

Crypto Privacy Mix‑Ups: What the Storm Case Means for Investors

March 11, 2026

The U. S. Treasury recently said that people can use crypto mixers to keep their spending private, but the Justice Department is still pushing for a new trial of Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm. The Treasury’s statement comes after it removed the mixer from its list of sanctioned services, ackno

business

Paramount Wins Warner Deal, Steering Hollywood Away from Big Tech

March 7, 2026

The showdown over the fate of Warner Bros. has ended with Paramount stepping into the winner’s circle, a move that could reshape how Hollywood operates in the United States. Paramount kept its offer rising, adding extra payments if negotiations dragged on and even agreed to shoulder a $2. 8 billi

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

crime

Bronx Violence: A City’s Quiet Crisis

March 7, 2026

Recent crime reports show that New York City overall has seen fewer murders and shootings, but the Bronx is an exception. In the first two months of 2026, half of all city homicides happened in this borough. The numbers reveal that the Bronx accounts for roughly 45 % of shooting victims and nearly

crime

Mayor’s Party Turns Into Legal Nightmare

March 7, 2026

The first woman to lead DeRidder, Misty Roberts, faced a shocking fall from grace after a house gathering for her son’s birthday spiraled into serious criminal allegations. While serving as mayor, she invited teenagers to her home and offered them alcohol, a decision that later became the centerpiec