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March Madness Bracket Shake‑Ups: Who Made It, Who Missed Out

March 16, 2026

The NCAA tournament brackets are in and the surprises are already talking. Some schools that dominated their seasons barely made it, while a few underdogs got the nods they deserved. Miami (Ohio) finished 31‑0, but a weak schedule and a first‑round loss in the MAC tournament left its at‑large hop

weather

Tornado Touches Charlotte Warehouse, Leaves Minor Damage

March 16, 2026

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF‑0 tornado struck a warehouse in northeast Charlotte on Monday, ripping the roof off and causing some damage to the property. The tornado’s winds reached about 85 miles per hour, and the storm covered a path of roughly one and a half miles. Fortunatel

sports

Field Moves to Chiefs, Jets Look Ahead

March 16, 2026

The New York Jets have decided to part ways with quarterback Justin Fields after just one season. A trade has been arranged, sending Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth‑round draft pick slated for 2027. The deal lets the Jets keep a portion of Fields’ contract, but they will sti

sports

USA Wins Tense WBC Match, but Strikeout Sparks Debate

March 16, 2026

The World Baseball Classic saw the United States edge out the Dominican Republic with a close 2‑1 victory, moving on to the final round. The decisive moment came in the last inning when U. S. pitcher Mason Miller forced Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to strike out looking, and earlier in the ei

crime

A Rough Ride: When a Train Platform Turns into a Danger Zone

March 16, 2026

A 59‑year‑old man from River Forest was walking to the Harlem Avenue stop on December 1, hoping to catch a train to Rush University Medical Center where he volunteered. He had no car and used the CTA because he could move around on his own, even though he has an intellectual disability. A man who ha

sports

Lakers, Spurs and More: NBA Monday Preview

March 16, 2026

The NBA is back on Monday, March 16, and the schedule has plenty of twists. First up, a strong Los Angeles Lakers team will face the Houston Rockets in what looks like an easy win for the L. A. side. The Lakers have won five straight games and are now ranked third in the West, thanks to fresh

politics

Community Spirit: A Portland Hub for Irish Culture

March 16, 2026

Portland’s largest St. Patrick’s Day open house drew about 750 people, turning the historic Irish Heritage Center into a lively gathering place for music, dance, and art. The event highlighted the center’s core goal: keeping its building alive while sharing Irish traditions with everyone. The city

opinion

A Teen’s Unplanned Irish Journey

March 16, 2026

I was fifteen and alone in Dublin, a city that felt more like the 1950s than the modern world. A last‑minute change sent me from a planned trip to Greece straight into an Irish airport, where I was clueless about how to use the local phones. A friendly couple, Sheelagh and Eddie McDonnell, had left

opinion

Dubai’s Quiet Battle: When Luxury Meets Danger

March 16, 2026

Dubai has long been seen as a shining example of modern wealth and safety. People from around the world flock to its gleaming towers, luxury shops, and smooth highways. But a series of attacks began on February 28, turning the city into an unexpected frontline. Around March 8 a drone that looked

lifestyle

NYC Scores High in the Active‑Lifestyle Race

March 16, 2026

New York City earned a spot as the second best U. S. city for staying fit, according to a recent ranking that examined 35 different health‑related factors across the country’s largest urban centers. The study looked at everything from monthly gym fees to how many basketball hoops a city has per resi