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Murray’s New Stop and Other Sports Moves

March 12, 2026

Kyler Murray, the 28‑year‑old quarterback who has spent seven NFL seasons and one playoff game, is heading to the Minnesota Vikings this Thursday for a visit. Fans hoping he will jump to the Steelers instead of staying with his current team are likely disappointed, as the Vikings remain a priority i

sports

Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

politics

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

March 12, 2026

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

politics

School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

March 12, 2026

The United States is under scrutiny after a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school killed more than 165 people, most of them children. A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

politics

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

March 12, 2026

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

entertainment

Two Long‑Term Actors Exit “Virgin River” Before Season 8

March 12, 2026

The beloved series is set to lose two core characters after its seventh season. Marco Grazzini, who joined the cast in season three and became a regular for four years, will not return next year. Likewise, Lauren Hammersley, who has played Charmaine for all seven seasons, will step away from the sho

business

Fuel Price Surge: How the Iran Conflict Could Raise Everyday Costs

March 12, 2026

The recent tensions between Iran and Western forces have pushed oil prices sharply higher, a change that ripples through the entire supply chain. When diesel climbs, shipping companies add extra fees to keep their operations profitable, and those costs are quickly passed on to shoppers. In the U.

entertainment

Hollywood Pre‑Oscar Bash: Food, Fun and Big Names

March 12, 2026

The Dolby Theater in Hollywood rolled out its red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, signaling that the final pre‑party buzz is underway. Chef Wolfgang Puck returns for the 32nd year to supply the Governor’s Ball menu, featuring tray‑passed dishes and a dramatic Oscar Gold Spraying Station where

technology

Cyberattack on US Medical Firm Sparks Global Shock

March 12, 2026

A hacker group linked to Iran attacked a U. S. medical equipment maker, Stryker, on Wednesday. The hit caused a worldwide break in Microsoft services the company uses. Stryker said there was no sign of ransomware or malware, and that it believed the problem was contained. Their teams were busy ch

sports

Eagles’ New Year: Players Come and Go

March 12, 2026

The Eagles kicked off the NFL’s new league year with a big announcement: star defensive tackle Jordan Davis signed a hefty contract extension. The ceremony took place in the Jefferson Training Complex auditorium, where Davis talked about the future of the defense. He noted that some key players had