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Friendship Across the Party Line: A Debate That Matters

March 22, 2026

David Axelrod, a former Obama adviser, and Scott Jennings, who has worked for President Bush, met on March 17 at Arizona State University to discuss big national issues. They were joined by former Senator Jeff Flake, now a university director. The event was part of ASU’s Dialogues for Democracy seri

sports

A Fresh Take on a Rising Kicker’s Journey

March 22, 2026

Jaffer Murphy, the standout kicker from UTSA, recently turned heads with a 70‑yard field goal and a swift 4. 47‑second 40‑yard dash during his Pro Day, feats that are uncommon for players in his position. Scouts and teams noted his remarkable display, which comes after a season where he mainly handl

celebrities

Celebrities Who Turned a Year Older on March 20

March 20, 2026

Spike Lee celebrated his 69th birthday, a milestone that comes after decades of filmmaking and a long‑time loyalty to the New York Knicks since 1985. Holly Hunter, now 68, added another year to her career while also playing a Federation captain on “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. ” Model Kathy I

education

Kids Explore Space and Shipwrecks During Spring Break at Two Museum Spots

March 20, 2026

The Great Lakes Children’s Museum is adding a second temporary location for the busy spring break season. From March 27 to April 4, visitors can go to a new space‑themed site in the Grand Traverse Mall. The setup lets kids build, experiment and ask questions about astronomy and other STEM topics in

opinion

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

March 20, 2026

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to

weather

Spring weather swings into Boston ahead of schedule

March 20, 2026

Boston residents have a few days to say goodbye to winter before spring officially arrives. A brief cold snap lingers today with partly sunny skies and temperatures barely reaching the mid-40s. While most of the day stays dry, light snow or rain could sneak in overnight as a weak system approaches f

weather

Chicago welcomes warmer days with a spring surprise

March 20, 2026

Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b

science

How tiny water bacteria help shape modern glue and anti-fouling tech

March 20, 2026

Every time you see a slippery rock in a stream or a slimy hull on a boat, you’re looking at biofilms—thin layers of microbes stuck to surfaces. These microscopic communities don’t just stick around by accident. They produce special proteins called adhesins, especially at one end of the cell, to glue

sports

First‑Black Coach at UNC: A Story of Heritage and Faith

March 19, 2026

Hubert Davis became the first Black head coach in North Carolina men’s basketball history when he was hired by the University of North Carolina. He has never hidden the significance of that milestone, noting in his first press conference that his African‑American identity matters to him and to the p

business

Community Projects in the Adirondacks Get Fresh Funding

March 19, 2026

In a recent wave of state support, several small towns in the Adirondacks received grants that could reshape local life. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth program awarded $3. 2 million to 26 projects, with about a dozen benefiting towns such as Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pa