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Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

March 22, 2026

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

politics

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

March 22, 2026

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

sports

Red Sox Face Big Test: New Deals, Old Pressure

March 22, 2026

The Boston Red Sox just ended a three‑year wait to reach the playoffs. Now, getting into October is the bare minimum goal for 2026. Fans expect more – a deeper run in the postseason. Coach Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow are under fire. Breslow rebuilt the pitching lineup, giving

entertainment

Possible Lawsuit Over Cancelled Bachelorette Season

March 22, 2026

The 22nd season of the popular dating show has been pulled after new evidence surfaced about its lead, Taylor Frankie Paul. The decision follows a video that showed Paul assaulting his former partner and their young daughter, raising serious safety concerns. The network’s move has left the men w

entertainment

Hollywood’s Mirror: Valerie Cherish Returns for One Last Laugh

March 22, 2026

The newest season of a beloved comedy sees its star, Valerie Cherish, step back into the spotlight after nearly two decades. The show has always poked fun at the absurdities of show business, but this time it turns its gaze inward on ego and ambition rather than the industry itself. The plot follows

politics

TSA workers struggle through pay delays as airports step in to help

March 22, 2026

The latest funding delay for the Department of Homeland Security has left TSA workers in a tough spot. Many of these screeners are still recovering from the 43-day government shutdown last year, where some went without pay for over a month. Now, five weeks into another funding freeze, they face miss

entertainment

A New Kind of Sports Bar: Betting on News

March 21, 2026

Polymarket turned a bar close to the White House into a temporary arena for its prediction platform. The space, called “The Situation Room, ” was open only for one weekend. Inside, rows of televisions lined the walls and hung above the bar. They broadcast live news feeds and financial tickers, keepi

environment

New Places for Nature Protection in Europe

March 21, 2026

Scientists have looked beyond the usual parks and reserves to find other lands that could help wildlife survive. They called these places “Other Effective Area‑Based Conservation Measures” or OECMs. The idea is that some areas, even if not officially protected, still play a key role in keeping speci

politics

Election in Rhineland-Palatinate Tests Germany’s Political Balance

March 20, 2026

Germany’s political scene is heating up as the state of Rhineland‑Palatinate heads to the polls on Sunday. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is aiming to oust the Social Democrats (SPD) who have ruled the region for 35 years. Merz’s campaign faces challenges be

health

Flint Hospital’s Sky‑High Fundraiser

March 20, 2026

Hurley Medical Center is turning a real airport hangar into a fancy night of flying fun. The event, called “Come Fly with Me: A First Class Experience, ” will run from 6 to 10 p. m. on April 11 at Aerodesign Services in Flint. Guests will walk through a space that looks like it’s straight out