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Election in Rhineland-Palatinate Tests Germany’s Political Balance

March 20, 2026

Germany’s political scene is heating up as the state of Rhineland‑Palatinate heads to the polls on Sunday. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is aiming to oust the Social Democrats (SPD) who have ruled the region for 35 years. Merz’s campaign faces challenges be

business

Beachwood Place Faces a New Future After Saks Leaves

March 20, 2026

The loss of its flagship luxury shop has shaken Beachwood Place, a mall that opened in 1978 with a single high‑end anchor: Saks Fifth Avenue. That store had defined the mall’s style, giving shoppers a reason to dress up just for a visit. Now, with only 13 Saks stores left in the country, Northeast O

politics

School Board Race Stays Unchanged After Recount

March 20, 2026

The election for the Forsyth County Board of Education ended without any shift in results, even after a formal recount was carried out. Both candidates had their votes tallied again by the county clerk’s office, and the final numbers matched those from the initial count. This means that the ca

politics

Hungary Calls Out Russian Ex‑Interpreter in Election Watch

March 20, 2026

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) has warned the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that a former interpreter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Daria Boyarskaya, should be removed from its election observation team in Hungary. The move comes ahead of a critical vote o

celebrities

Celebrity Fame: A Quick Blink in the Digital Age

March 20, 2026

The idea that a star’s glory lasts only fifteen minutes is old news, yet it still feels true when we look at today’s pop culture. People who once ruled the airwaves now juggle TikTok dances, podcast shows, and even AI‑generated performances after death. Fame is no longer a single flash; it’s a serie

business

Rebooting Denim: How One Brand Turned Back the Clock

March 20, 2026

True Religion’s comeback began when its new CEO, Michael Buckley, took the helm in 2019 after the company was emerging from bankruptcy. He saw that the old ways—selling pricey jeans in luxury department stores and targeting high‑income shoppers—were no longer working. The brand’s sales had stalled,

science

Scientists, Students and Climate Skeptics Publish Paper That Sparks Debate

March 20, 2026

A recent paper claims that the oceans are not warming and that climate science is flawed. The study was written by a clarinet teacher, a high school student and several climate skeptics. It uses data from the Argo program, a fleet of 4, 000 ocean floats that record temperature and salinity. The auth

weather

Warm March Shakes Up Sierra Ski Resorts

March 20, 2026

The weather in March is hotter than usual, and it’s melting the snow fast on the Sierra Nevada mountains. Ski areas are closing early or cutting back their days because there isn’t enough snow left for a full season. At Sierra‑at‑Tahoe, the slopes that used to be deep and white are now showing bare

environment

Disasters Hit the Most Vulnerable: How Floods and Cyclones Mess With Cleanliness in Bangladesh

March 20, 2026

People living with disabilities face unique challenges when nature throws a curveball. When heavy rains or violent storms hit Bangladesh, the country’s already fragile toilets and drainage systems get wrecked. The damage isn’t just about broken pipes; it means that those who need extra help to

sports

Kim Wins Founders Cup with Eagle Finish

March 20, 2026

Hyo Joo Kim finished the Fortinet Founders Cup at Sharon Heights with a 9‑under 63, thanks to an eagle on the final par‑5. The morning round set the stage; greens were still soft, making close shots tough. Kim kept her mistakes in check and avoided any bogeys throughout the day. Her final hole