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Entertainment Marketing Summit 2026: Speakers and Stories

February 27, 2026

The 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, hosted by Deloitte in Los Angeles on April 22, will feature a lineup of industry leaders who promise fresh insights and lively discussions. A key highlight is Tina Knowles, the acclaimed designer and philanthropist who will share personal anecdotes from he

sports

Hawks Throw a Night for Magic City

February 27, 2026

The Atlanta Hawks will host a special game on March 16. They are celebrating Magic City, the famous local club that is known for its food and nightlife. The game will be against the Orlando Magic. Fans can taste the club’s famous lemon pepper wings, which come in two styles. One style is na

politics

White House Talks About College Sports Future

February 27, 2026

The President will host a meeting on March 6 to discuss college athletics. A mix of coaches, players, and business leaders will join the conversation. The event is called the College Sports Roundtable. President Trump will lead the discussion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and New York Yan

celebrities

Family Ties in the Spotlight

February 27, 2026

A surprising number of famous Black figures share family roots that most fans never knew. The connections range from cousins in the music world to distant relatives in politics and sports, showing how intertwined celebrity families can be. For example, Cardi B’s grandfather had a child in Tennessee

crime

Lawyer’s Poker Wins Lead to Tax Conviction

February 27, 2026

A former Supreme Court lawyer, known for writing a popular court blog, was found guilty of tax crimes. He had earned millions from secret poker games and did not report that income to the IRS. The case went on for six weeks in Greenbelt, Maryland. A jury deliberated about two days before sayin

sports

A New Chapter for Jontay Porter After NBA Ban

February 27, 2026

Jontay Porter’s name has become a warning sign for players who mix sports with gambling. Yet, the 6‑10‑year‑old power forward is not finished playing basketball. After a federal court sentenced him to life in the NBA, Seattle’s new United States Basketball League team, the SuperHawks, announced th

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

politics

Turning Somalia’s Land into a Food Future

February 27, 2026

Somalia still sees its people starving, but the real cause is not a lack of food on trucks; it is deeper problems that short‑term aid can’t fix. 4. 3 million people are hungry today, and more than 700, 000 children suffer severe malnutrition. The country has a long coast, fertile river valleys and a

education

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

February 27, 2026

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

education

Cherry Creek Schools Missed Sign‑Language Duty for 11 Students

February 27, 2026

The Colorado Department of Education found that Cherry Creek Schools did not give sign‑language interpreters to 11 deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students at the start of the 2025‑26 school year. The issue arose after a parent filed a complaint in October. Investigators reviewed the district’s records a