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Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

sports

High‑School Hoops Heat and New Coaching Moves

March 12, 2026

Massachusetts high‑school basketball is buzzing as playoff games deliver tight finishes and standout performances. In one matchup, a sixth‑seeded team edged past the seventh seed with a 68-65 win, thanks to a player who added 46 points and stole the ball ten times. His season total of 154 points ove

entertainment

Survivor 50’s Fourth Exit: A Quick Look at Q Burdette

March 12, 2026

The latest episode of Survivor 50 saw Q Burdette, a former contestant from Season 46, become the fourth person to leave the island. The season mixes familiar faces with surprise celebrity appearances, reshuffling the cast after two early eliminations from the Cila tribe. After a tribe swap, th

politics

House Republicans Struggle to Unite Over Affordable Living Bill

March 12, 2026

Republicans in the House are trying to pass a big bill that would lower costs for families before November elections. They want the plan to stand out from Democrats, hoping voters will reward them for tackling everyday expenses. The party holds a narrow 218‑214 majority, so any new law needs almo

science

Professor Mike Benjamin’s Legacy in Connective Tissue Science

March 11, 2026

The new special edition focuses on how Professor Mike Benjamin has shaped the study of connective tissues. It highlights his groundbreaking discoveries about the mechanical properties of fibrous proteins. Researchers praised how he linked structure to function in collagen and elastin fibers.

sports

Oregon 5A Boys Basketball: Who Will Take Home the Title?

March 11, 2026

The state tournament for Oregon’s 5A boys basketball teams is happening this week at Linfield University in McMinnville. Fans and coaches are buzzing about which school will win the championship. In the first round, Crook County faces Crater. Many people think Crook County has a strong chance becau

politics

College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

March 7, 2026

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

sports

Rodgers’s Next Move: No Concrete Talks With the Steelers

March 5, 2026

Aaron Rodgers, now a free agent, has said that there are no solid discussions or offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a potential second season in 2026. He mentioned speaking with former coach Mike McCarthy and team personnel like Omar Khan, but no deadlines or contracts have been presented. The

business

New Chapter for Dark Horse: A Shift in Leadership and Vision

March 5, 2026

Dark Horse Entertainment has entered a new era as its long‑time CEO, Mike Richardson, steps down after four decades of guiding the company from a small Oregon comic book shop to a global media powerhouse. The decision comes as part of Embracer Group’s plan to refresh Dark Horse’s direction after

celebrities

Exciting New Cast for the Next Exorcist Film

March 4, 2026

A fresh horror film about demons is set to hit theaters in 2027. The director, Mike Flanagan, is writing and producing the story. He wants to give a new twist to the classic possession tale, not just remake it. The film stars several big names. Scarlett Johansson plays a mother who faces a