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St. Paul Rally Draws Big Names to Protest “No Kings” Movement

March 29, 2026

A major protest is set for Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol, where around 100, 000 people are expected to gather. The event is part of a nationwide campaign called “No Kings, ” which criticizes the Trump administration’s policies and aims to prevent what supporters see as executive overreach.

entertainment

Celebrities Turning Another Year Older on March 24

March 24, 2026

It’s a busy day for the entertainment world, with several well‑known figures celebrating birthdays. Among those turning a year older are actress Jessica Chastain, who turns 49, and Keisha Castle‑Hughes, who celebrates her 36th birthday. Not to be missed is TV personality Star Jones, who reaches 64

politics

Microsoft Moves Former DOJ Officials Into Key Roles

March 23, 2026

In 2020, a cloud service called GCC High was introduced into the Department of Justice after a review by external auditors and an internal audit. The product, owned by Microsoft, soon became part of the federal government’s cloud marketplace, giving the company a prominent spot and free publicity. H

finance

Hidden Value: Stocks from Fertilizer to Sports That Investors Are Overlooking

March 21, 2026

CF Industries has become a hot topic after a shipping jam in the Strait of Hormuz pushed liquid fertilizer prices up. An analyst explained that the company is a “cash‑flow machine” because it sells fertilizer on a global market while buying U. S. natural gas cheaply, giving it a big profit edge worl

education

Fairfield Schools Set Graduation Date, Review Safety Plans

March 21, 2026

The Fairfield Board of Education will meet next Tuesday to decide the date for the 2026 graduation ceremonies at Ludlowe and Warde high schools. The proposal is to hold the events on June 16 at 6 p. m. , a change that will be voted on during the special session. In addition to the graduation plan

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

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

sports

High School Sports Star of the Week: Your Vote Counts!

March 16, 2026

Every week, high school boys across Southwest Florida get a chance to shine. A local newspaper team picks standout athletes from the previous week, sending their names and stats to readers for a quick online poll. The winner earns a t‑shirt from a sports brand and a tote bag, both sponsored by the n

sports

Student Athletes Shine in Fayetteville’s Spring Sports Surge

March 16, 2026

The spring season in Fayetteville is heating up after the winter basketball championships wrapped up. Local high schools have seen standout performances that now set the stage for this week’s “Athlete of the Week” nominees. In baseball, a dramatic 11‑strikeout no‑hitter drew attention and several

sports

High‑School Stars Shine in Western North Carolina

March 16, 2026

Western North Carolina high schools are buzzing after a week of exciting sports. Students and fans alike can now vote for the top female athlete who delivered an outstanding performance last week. The voting deadline is Thursday noon. The winner of last week’s spot was Lilly Lossiah from Cherokee,