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Airport Shutdown Risk as TSA Workers Face Pay Gaps

March 17, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security’s budget dispute has left thousands of TSA agents without pay, creating a ripple effect that could bring smaller airports to a halt. When the last full paycheck was delayed, security staff began taking leave in search of other jobs, pushing lines far beyond air

opinion

Alabama’s Tough‑On‑Crime Stance: A Closer Look

March 17, 2026

Steve Marshall, the state’s attorney general, has long claimed a hard‑line approach to crime. Yet his record shows a different story. While he has spoken loudly about the scourge of criminal activity, his actions have often sidestepped real reforms. In many cases he has closed the very offices th

weather

Snowstorm Leaves a Trail of White in Minnesota

March 16, 2026

The heavy snowfall that swept across Minnesota this weekend has finally stopped, leaving behind a mix of impressive and modest winter layers. In the southeastern part of the state, residents reported the heaviest drifts, with many areas receiving close to a foot of new snow. Wabasha was the ha

weather

Storm Chaos: Blizzards, Power Outages and Flight Delays Hit the East Coast

March 16, 2026

A giant cold front has turned the United States into a weather battleground. In the Midwest, snow is piling up at record‑breaking rates, with places like Three Lakes, Michigan, seeing almost three feet of accumulation and gusty winds that turn fresh snow into blizzards. The storm’s wet, heavy flak

politics

FCC Chair Threats to Revise Broadcast Licenses Amid Iran Conflict Discourse

March 16, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission, led by chair Brendan Carr, has issued a stern warning to news outlets that it considers to be spreading false information about the Iran conflict. Carr’s message states that broadcasters who continue to present what he calls “hoaxes and distortions” risk losing

opinion

A Teen’s Unplanned Irish Journey

March 16, 2026

I was fifteen and alone in Dublin, a city that felt more like the 1950s than the modern world. A last‑minute change sent me from a planned trip to Greece straight into an Irish airport, where I was clueless about how to use the local phones. A friendly couple, Sheelagh and Eddie McDonnell, had left

opinion

Dubai’s Quiet Battle: When Luxury Meets Danger

March 16, 2026

Dubai has long been seen as a shining example of modern wealth and safety. People from around the world flock to its gleaming towers, luxury shops, and smooth highways. But a series of attacks began on February 28, turning the city into an unexpected frontline. Around March 8 a drone that looked

celebrities

Celebrities Share Their Scariest Fan Encounters

March 16, 2026

Celebrities often face intense and sometimes frightening situations with fans. These encounters can range from unsettling to downright dangerous. For instance, Dolly Parton once found a baby left at her gate with a note claiming the child was named Jolene, inspired by her hit song. This bizarre situ

politics

China Steps In: Let's Talk, Not Fight

March 15, 2026

China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, had a chat with his Afghan counterpart, Amir Khan Muttaqi, over the phone. He suggested that Afghanistan and Pakistan should sort out their issues by talking, not fighting. Wang advised both sides to stay calm and meet face-to-face soon to stop the fighting and tal

politics

Airport Traffic Stopped After Strange Smell

March 14, 2026

A sharp chemical odor hit a Virginia air‑traffic control center, forcing the FAA to shut down three major airports in the Washington area. The incident began when controllers at Potomac Consolidated Terminal RADAR Approach Control could no longer work because the air smelled strongly of chemicals. T