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Winter lingers: What Michigan can expect after the big blizzard

March 18, 2026

The massive blizzard that shut down much of northern Michigan has finally moved on, but it left behind a mess that won’t vanish overnight. Places like Marquette and Negaunee just set new snow records in 48 hours, burying roads under heavy drifts. The Upper Peninsula and areas from Traverse City to t

science

Bright Sky Flash Shakes Ohio and Pennsylvania

March 17, 2026

A bright streak across the morning sky startled people in Western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio. The light, described by locals as a “daylight fireball, ” appeared at about 9 a. m. and was followed by a loud boom that made buildings vibrate. Scientists confirmed the event was caused by a small ast

celebrities

Production Stopped as Reality Star Faces Legal Trouble

March 17, 2026

The new season of a popular reality show has been put on hold after one of its stars, Taylor Frankie Paul, is under investigation for alleged domestic violence. The show’s producers confirmed that filming has been paused while the situation is sorted out, saying they will wait for the outcome before

entertainment

Jessi Ngatikaura Sets the Record Straight About Taylor Frankie Paul

March 17, 2026

The drama around Taylor Frankie Paul has hit a new peak. A rumor spread that other reality‑show stars felt jealous of Taylor because she’s about to headline ABC’s “The Bachelorette. ” The claim came from a podcast host on Instagram who said that several cast members were upset about Taylor stealing

business

Energy Cuts and Rising Prices: How Nations Are Battling a Fuel Shortage

March 17, 2026

The fight over fuel has pushed many countries into tough choices. When the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, is blocked, Asia feels the pinch most because it depends on imported energy. Countries must decide whether to reduce electricity use or absorb higher costs, and each decision hurts businesse

sports

College Basketball Playoffs: Who’s Favored and Why

March 17, 2026

The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four

crime

Chaos at Daytona Beach Spring Break

March 17, 2026

Daytona Beach has seen a sudden surge of trouble during its spring break. A large, unofficial crowd gathered on the coast, and police struggled to keep order. Over the weekend, four separate shootings were reported, putting local law‑makers and officers on high alert. Video from a balcony at the Oce

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Big‑Picture Bracket Talk: 2026 NCAA Picks Reimagined

March 17, 2026

Three of the last four national champions also won their conference, and that trend still matters for 2026. The ACC’s Duke, the Big 12’s Arizona, the Big East’s St. John’s, Purdue from the Big Ten and Arkansas of the SEC all snagged titles this season. They are often seen as safe bets for deep runs

sports

Sports Highlights for Wednesday March 18

March 17, 2026

College men’s basketball opens at 6:40 p. m. with a First Four clash between Prairie View A&M and Lehigh in Dayton, Ohio. Later that evening, at 7 p. m. , Navy faces Wake Forest in the NIT First Round on ESPNU. The same channel shows Dayton taking on Bradley at 9 p. m. , while a second First Four ga

politics

New Lives on the Field: Iranian Athletes in Exile

March 17, 2026

Iranian sports stars who left their country face sudden upheaval. One former futsal player, after being photographed playing with men and without a hijab in Switzerland, learned she could no longer return home. She lost family ties, safety and even her pet, and now lives in a new country where she m