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Senator gets FBI call over lobbyist money talk

April 3, 2026

South Carolina lawmaker Tom Fernandez shared a surprising text last week—a FBI agent wanted to know more about his claim that lobbyists dangled cash to sway his vote on a legal reform bill. But the twist? Fernandez insists no names, no cash, just the messy reality of statehouse politics. His April f

crime

Politician’s Trust Broken: Consultant Accused of Stealing Campaign Money

April 1, 2026

A political consultant from Annapolis, known for working with Republicans like former Gov. Larry Hogan, has been charged by federal authorities. The indictment says he took money from at least one elected official and a community group to buy a yacht. The case lists six criminal counts: three for

politics

Did the Pope really expose Trump’s old IQ test on TV? A closer look at the fake news

April 1, 2026

In 2026, a strange claim popped up online: Pope Leo XIV supposedly revealed Donald Trump’s IQ test results from Wharton School on live television. The post suggested Trump had scored exceptionally high, but the timing didn’t add up. Trump graduated from Wharton in 1968, meaning he would have been tw

entertainment

A Time‑Travel Crime Comedy That Feels Like Old‑School Shoot‑Em‑Ups

March 27, 2026

The new Hulu release throws viewers into a chaotic mix of gangster action and time‑travel hijinks. The story follows Mike, a weary enforcer who’s tired of the mob life, and his partner Nick. Nick is not just a buddy—he’s from the future and has slipped back half a year to fix past mistakes. He convi

politics

U. S. Eyes Control of Nord Stream Pipelines, Says Russia

March 27, 2026

Sergei Lavrov told a French TV station that the United States is trying to take charge of the Nord Stream gas lines. The pipelines, which run under the Baltic Sea, were damaged by a blast in September 2022. The incident cut off much of Russia’s gas flow to Europe, tightening energy supplies even bef

politics

Crypto Rules Shift: Who’s Watching the Market?

March 27, 2026

The House Financial Services Committee looked at how the SEC handles crypto. Rep. Stephen Lynch said he likes new tech but worries about recent rules. He claimed the SEC stopped many teams that fight fraud and shut down FinHub, an office that helped the agency understand digital money. Lync

entertainment

Late‑Night Talk Shows Shift from Jokes to Politics

March 25, 2026

Vince Vaughn recently spoke on Theo Von’s podcast and said that the tone of many late‑night programs has changed. He believes they now focus too much on political commentary and lose the humor that once drew viewers. The actor pointed out that shows like those hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colb

sports

Swan Valley Takes the Field and Scores Big

March 23, 2026

Swan Valley started its season with a bang, sweeping Bay City Central in a doubleheader over Friday’s weekend. The first game ended 9‑0, with Jaxon Hartley dominating the mound for three innings, striking out six and giving up only one hit. He also earned the win, while Brady Stephens powered the of

opinion

Kids on a Quest: How One Film Shaped a Generation

March 22, 2026

The 1986 movie “Stand by Me” is more than nostalgia; it is a snapshot of a time when kids could wander freely. A father and his 12‑year‑old daughter watched it together, each child in the film matching her age. The soundtrack, filled with songs from 1959, linked both generations to the same summer m

sports

March Madness Begins: Key Facts and Surprises

March 19, 2026

The first round of the tournament starts Thursday. Twelve games begin just after noon and keep going into the night. Fans expect close play, last‑second shots, and maybe a surprise win. A student manager named Amir “Aura” Khan is back on the scene. He helped McNeese beat Stephen F. Austin to earn a