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AI‑Song Scam Hits $8 Million, Man Must Pay Back

March 21, 2026

A North Carolina resident admitted to fabricating thousands of AI‑generated tracks and using fake listeners to trick major music services into paying him more than $8 million in royalties. He pleaded guilty to a single wire‑fraud conspiracy charge before a federal judge and will be sentenced in July

sports

NCAA Blocks DraftKings From Using Basketball‑Buzz Words

March 21, 2026

The NCAA has pushed a federal court for an urgent order to keep DraftKings from using its famous tournament names. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Indiana, claims that DraftKings’ online betting site is infringing on trademarks such as “March Madness, ” “Final Four, ” “Elite Eight, ”

politics

France Says No Quick Fix for Middle East Conflict

March 20, 2026

The French foreign minister says the war in the Middle East is unlikely to end soon, but France will keep pushing for a lasting peace. He told reporters in Tel Aviv that the situation, which has been growing since early October, shows no clear short‑term solution. Barrot added that this uncert

science

What happens when day and night almost match up?

March 20, 2026

Every year around late March, something interesting happens in the sky. On March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a. m. Eastern Time, the sun will cross a special line in the sky. This event is called the spring equinox. It’s the moment when winter fades and spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. Days get lon

weather

Spring weather swings into Boston ahead of schedule

March 20, 2026

Boston residents have a few days to say goodbye to winter before spring officially arrives. A brief cold snap lingers today with partly sunny skies and temperatures barely reaching the mid-40s. While most of the day stays dry, light snow or rain could sneak in overnight as a weak system approaches f

weather

Chicago welcomes warmer days with a spring surprise

March 20, 2026

Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b

business

Defense Startups Get New Funding Boost in Southern California

March 19, 2026

The federal government has just cleared a bill that will keep money flowing to small defense and aerospace companies in Southern California. The legislation, which extends the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through 2031, was approved

science

A Quiet Corner of the World Turns Into an Earthquake Listening Post

March 19, 2026

The Southernmost tip of our planet is getting a new job: listening to earthquakes. Scientists have set up very sensitive devices called seismometers at the South Pole, a place where noise from cities and weather is almost non‑existent. The first of these was installed by the US Geological Survey in

crime

Caught in a Love Scam: Hate Crime on a Dating App

March 19, 2026

A 24‑year‑old man from Campbell, New York, faces serious charges after police say he used a dating app to threaten and extort money from someone in Bath. The suspect, named Andrew Kidder, allegedly created fake profiles to lure victims and then demanded cash or gifts in exchange for keeping private

environment

Southern California’s Clean Transport Jobs at Risk Without State Action

March 19, 2026

Southern California isn’t just following the electric vehicle trend—it’s driving it. The region has turned itself into a hub for clean transportation, with companies making batteries, electric trucks, and even solar-powered cars. The Port of San Diego is spending millions to switch from diesel to el

AI‑Song Scam Hits $8 Million, Man Must Pay Back

NCAA Blocks DraftKings From Using Basketball‑Buzz Words

France Says No Quick Fix for Middle East Conflict

What happens when day and night almost match up?

Spring weather swings into Boston ahead of schedule

Chicago welcomes warmer days with a spring surprise

Defense Startups Get New Funding Boost in Southern California

A Quiet Corner of the World Turns Into an Earthquake Listening Post

Caught in a Love Scam: Hate Crime on a Dating App

Southern California’s Clean Transport Jobs at Risk Without State Action

AI‑Song Scam Hits $8 Million, Man Must Pay Back