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Italy Shocks USA with Historic Baseball Win

March 11, 2026

In a game that stunned fans, Italy beat the United States 8‑6 in the World Baseball Classic. The win is the biggest ever for Italy and could change who moves on from the tournament pool. Italy started strong. Their pitcher, Michael Lorenzen, used many different pitches and kept the American hitters

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

sports

Nolan McLean’s Quick‑Turnaround: From Vertigo to World Baseball Classic

March 3, 2026

Nolan McLean, the 24‑year‑old right‑hander who has already made eight major league appearances, is a key player for both the New York Mets and Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. When the U. S. squad began training in Arizona, McLean was still on the opposite coast because he had suffered ver

entertainment

Crime Stories Take Center Stage at SXSW Summit

February 26, 2026

Variety is launching its first True Crime Summit during the SXSW festival, with Investigation Discovery as the main sponsor. The event will bring together leading voices from film, TV and podcasting to discuss why audiences worldwide keep turning to stories of mystery, justice and deception. The

politics

Celebrating Families, Addressing Border Issues in a White House Ceremony

February 24, 2026

A quiet ceremony at the White House marked a day set aside to honor families that have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented migrants. The event, called Angel Family Day, was announced by the president who also signed a proclamation designating February 22 as a day of remembrance. The

politics

Power Networks and a Port CEO: A Shocking Middle‑East Twist

February 18, 2026

A sudden shakeup at one of the world’s biggest port groups shows how a disgraced financier’s reach stretched far beyond the United States. The chief executive of Dubai’s DP World stepped down after his name appeared in a trove of documents released by the U. S. Department of Justice, revealing that

education

Yale Professor Removed After Epstein Email Leak

February 15, 2026

A long‑time Yale computer science teacher was stripped of his teaching duties after new government documents showed he had emailed the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The papers, released under a 2025 law that demanded the Department of Justice disclose Epstein‑related records, contain dozens o

celebrities

Celebrities Rally Behind Van Der Beek Family Amid Backlash

February 15, 2026

James Van Der Beek's family faced unexpected criticism after setting up a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses following his death from colorectal cancer. Despite raising over $2. 5 million, some questioned the need for financial aid, assuming fame equates to wealth. Celebrities quickly stepped in to

celebrities

James Van Der Beek: A Life Remembered

February 13, 2026

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at 48 after a long battle with cancer. His family shared the news, highlighting his courage and grace. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer in 2023 and had been fighting it ever since. Many stars from Holly

sports

Data‑Driven Skating: How Science Is Shaping the Ice

February 12, 2026

Lindsay Slater Hannigan, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, blends research and coaching to help U. S. Figure Skating athletes reach their peak. She is also in Stamford, Connecticut, where she consults for NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics broadcast. Her team is small—just a handful o