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Sports Legends and Their Priceless Pieces

March 12, 2026

In the world of collectibles, a few items can fetch staggering prices. These objects are not just worn or printed; they carry stories that fans and investors cherish. The most expensive sports memorabilia ever sold is a jersey worn by Babe Ruth during the 1932 World Series. The shirt earned $24.

entertainment

A Versatile Writer’s Final Chapter

March 12, 2026

Dan Simmons, a 77‑year‑old author who could write across genres, passed away on Feb. 21 in a Colorado hospital after suffering a stroke. He had lived near Denver and was known for producing more than thirty books in science fiction, fantasy, horror, crime, and historical settings. Simmons’ career

finance

Crypto Markets Hold Steady as Inflation Grows

March 12, 2026

Inflation data released in February shows a modest uptick, matching what many economists had predicted. The consumer price index climbed overall by 0. 2 percent, with food prices up 0. 4 percent and energy surging 0. 6 percent. Housing costs added another 0. 2 percent, while a core measure that stri

environment

Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

March 12, 2026

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

environment

Snail Rescue: A Tiny Victory in Island Ecology

March 11, 2026

The story of Partula snails shows how small creatures can teach big lessons about nature and human care. In the 1980s, a harmful snail was brought to French Polynesia to fight another pest. Instead of helping, it ate the native Partula species and pushed them close to extinction. A group le

politics

The First Step Toward a Global Law on Crimes Against Humanity

March 11, 2026

A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic

opinion

Revisiting a Thriller: A Fresh Look at “Kiss the Girls”

March 11, 2026

The actress once celebrated a 1997 thriller that marked a turning point in her career. She later reflected on how the film’s themes have shifted her view of the story and its place in society. The movie, based on a 1995 novel, followed a forensic psychologist who pursues a serial killer after his

entertainment

Scorsese’s TV Twist: A New Take on a Classic Crime Show

March 11, 2026

The famous filmmaker Martin Scorsese, known for movies like Goodfellas and Raging Bull, stepped into television to help create a top crime series on HBO. The show, set in the 1920s during Prohibition, follows a corrupt Atlantic City official who mixes politics with bootlegging. Scorsese’s role was m

education

State Schools Get a Boost as Lawmakers Shift Funds

March 7, 2026

The Utah Legislature has wrapped up its 2026-2027 budget for public schools, choosing to reallocate money in a way that mirrors moves made in higher education the previous year. In 2025, state universities were required to divert a portion of their budgets toward high‑value fields like health care a

politics

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors