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Fed Independence Under Fire: A New Look at the Powell Subpoenas

March 18, 2026

The federal district court in Washington recently overturned subpoenas issued by the former Trump administration to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Judge James Boasberg decided that the subpoenas were not just a procedural nuisance; they were an attempt to influence Powell’s policy decisions

entertainment

Weekend Highlights: Fair, Festival and Arts in Arkansas

March 18, 2026

The 53rd Territorial Fair opens Saturday from ten to four on the historic Arkansas Museum grounds. A partnership with the Quapaw Nation showcases native traditions and early settlers. Visitors can learn how to dry, pound, and cook corn while playing dice games and running foot races. Crafts include

entertainment

Amazon MGM Turns Game of Life Into Movie

March 18, 2026

A new film project is set to bring the classic board game to the big screen. Amazon Studios and MGM have teamed up to adapt Hasbro’s Game of Life, a game that has entertained families for decades. The partnership suggests the studios see potential in blending nostalgia with modern storytelling. The

crime

Former TV Host Faces Racially‑Motivated Highway Shooting Charges

March 18, 2026

A 46‑year‑old ex‑San Diego news anchor is now in jail after police linked him to two fatal shootings on a remote mountain road. The suspect, who once reported for Univision and Telemundo, was taken into custody at the international airport on March 10 while he was about to leave for a vacation. Inve

politics

Argentina Cuts Ties With WHO to Claim Health Independence

March 18, 2026

Argentina has officially ended its membership in the World Health Organization, a move announced by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno after the government had notified the UN a year earlier. The decision follows President Javier Milei’s pledge to protect “health sovereignty, ” which he says was compromi

environment

Cold‑Weather Degradation of a Common Antibiotic

March 18, 2026

A study looked at how the drug florfenicol, which can pollute water and harm health, breaks down when mixed with a natural mineral called δ‑manganese dioxide in chilly conditions. The experiments were done at just 5°C, a typical temperature for mid‑to‑high latitude lakes. Researchers measured how fa

health

Young Doctors and Fatty Liver: What the Numbers Say

March 18, 2026

Medical students are a group that many think is healthy and low‑risk, yet new data shows an unsettling trend. Over a six‑year span, researchers compared two groups of students from the same university to see how common fatty liver disease had become. The study focused on metabolic‑dysfunction‑associ

sports

A New Era for Women’s Basketball

March 18, 2026

The WNBA and its players’ union have just signed a new collective bargaining agreement that could change the sport forever. After more than 100 hours of talks in New York, the deal was sealed at dawn on Wednesday. The players now have a higher salary cap—$7 million for 2026, up from $1. 5 mill

politics

Michigan Senate Race Signals Shifting Politics

March 18, 2026

Michigan voters face a new U. S. Senate contest that could change the national balance of power. The current seat, held by Democrat Gary Peters, will open after he steps down this year. Republicans and Democrats are scrambling to name candidates for the August 2026 primary and the November general e

health

US Drug Prices: A Mixed Reality

March 18, 2026

The TrumpRx site launched in January promised cheaper medicines for Americans, but a recent check shows that about one third of the 54 drugs listed are actually cheaper in Britain. The UK, which also struck a deal to keep U. S. drug tariffs out of the way, pays 67 % to 82 % less for drugs like Pfize