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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Can UConn Be Stopped in March Madness?

The question that has rattled fans all season is simple: can anyone knock UConn out of the tournament? After 34 games, the answer has been a clear no. The Huskies have held up against every challenge that came their way, even when teams like Michigan, Tennessee and Villanova pushed them to the limit

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

March Madness Odds: Who’s the Real Favorite?

The 2026 NCAA tournament lineup is now locked in, so the betting lines have been updated to reflect which teams are most likely to reach the Final Four and ultimately win the title. The top four No. 1 seeds dominate the odds, with Duke holding the best chance according to BetMGM’s futures. Duke e

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Mar 16 2026CRIME

A Rough Ride: When a Train Platform Turns into a Danger Zone

A 59‑year‑old man from River Forest was walking to the Harlem Avenue stop on December 1, hoping to catch a train to Rush University Medical Center where he volunteered. He had no car and used the CTA because he could move around on his own, even though he has an intellectual disability. A man who ha

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Mar 16 2026CRIME

Maine’s Low Crime Numbers: What the Stats Really Say

Maine stands out across the United States for having one of the lowest rates of violent crime. According to recent FBI statistics, only 100 people per 100, 000 residents were involved in violent offenses during 2024. In contrast, Washington, D. C. recorded more than a thousand violent incidents per

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Tiny Tool to Spot Parenting Styles

A new short test called the PS‑4 helps researchers see how parents raise their kids. The researchers started with a long list of questions about parenting and then trimmed it down to only four items. They tested this short version with two big groups of families: one that represents all of Ger

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Sales Teams: How Agentic AI Is Changing the Game

Agentic AI is a new kind of artificial intelligence that can think, plan, and act on its own. It promises to change the way sales work in ways that are hard to imagine today. Rather than having people do all the legwork—searching for prospects, writing emails, logging calls, and predicting revenu

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Leap Boosts Infleqtion Shares

Infleqtion’s latest progress at the National Quantum Computing Centre has sparked a fresh interest in its stock. The company announced that it now operates the largest neutral‑atom platform housed in a national lab, a milestone that could accelerate research in materials and energy technologies. Th

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Pay and Tech for Drone Aid in the Middle East

Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

Horizon and Monroe Shareholders Give the Green Light to a New Deal

Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital held separate votes, both ending in approval for the merger plan. The deal means Horizon will acquire Monroe, and shareholders from both sides had to agree on the terms. Horizon’s investors backed a proposal that would issue new shares as part of the

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Student Athletes Shine in Fayetteville’s Spring Sports Surge

The spring season in Fayetteville is heating up after the winter basketball championships wrapped up. Local high schools have seen standout performances that now set the stage for this week’s “Athlete of the Week” nominees. In baseball, a dramatic 11‑strikeout no‑hitter drew attention and several

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