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A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

March 12, 2026

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

sports

Rockies Gear Up: Roster Uncertainty and New Beginnings

March 11, 2026

The Rockies are busy shaping a 26‑man squad for the season opener on March 27 in Miami. Decision makers like DePodesta, Byrnes and Schaeffer juggle stats, experience, minor‑league options and gut feelings. Who will be the fifth starter? Options include Chase Dollander, Ryan Feltner or a retooled

crime

A Troubling Attack in Chicago’s Loop Sparks New Arrest

March 11, 2026

In the heart of downtown Chicago, a 36‑year‑old man was taken into custody on March 5 after police said he assaulted three women. The incident happened near 108 S. Michigan Ave, where the suspect was described as wearing all black and striking strangers on the street. One victim, a 24‑year‑old Blac

sports

A Quick‑Start Team: How USA’s Baseball Squad Got Together Fast

March 6, 2026

The U. S. baseball team had only a few days to turn strangers into teammates before their first game in the World Baseball Classic. They met at a single practice in Phoenix, where the captain told everyone to “dive into each other” and build trust quickly. After practice, a dinner at the Global Amba

entertainment

Mysterious Beavers and a Heroine Who Can Jump Into Robots

March 6, 2026

A new animated film from the Disney‑owned studio offers a fresh mix of adventure, science fiction and environmental themes. The story follows 19‑year‑old Mabel Tanaka, a college student who loves nature more than people. She lives in the quiet town of Beaverton, where a forest glade is her favorite

business

Funerals: When Grief Meets Business

March 6, 2026

People who lose a loved one often turn to the funeral industry for help. In Italy, studies show that families face many choices about how to honor their dead. Some of these decisions feel emotional, while others feel commercial. The first step is to decide what kind of service to buy. Families weig

politics

Life After the Leader: Iran’s New Challenge

March 3, 2026

Iran is in a strange place. A new leader must take the seat that was held by Ali Khamenei for more than thirty years. The country is still hurt by the 2026 massacre that killed thousands, and its economy is in trouble. People are angry and tired of being told that protests are foreign lies.

entertainment

New Adventures at Sunny Nights Motel

February 28, 2026

The latest trailer drops a fresh twist on what happens when a family starts a spray‑tan shop in a motel that feels more like a crime scene than a getaway spot. Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden play siblings Martin and Vicki, who launch a business called “Tansform” while staying at the Sunny Nights mote

crime

Justice Decision Keeps Death Penalty Off the Table for Mangione

February 28, 2026

Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in

technology

New Phone, Old Design? A Look at the Trump T1

February 28, 2026

A few months ago a rumor started that a new phone, the Trump T1, might be based on an older model from HTC. The idea came after a reader noticed many similarities between the T1 and the HTC U24 Pro, a device that launched in 2024 for about $600. Both phones share a sharp, angled body and a curved sc