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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Highlights and flops from the 2026 Oscars

The 2026 Oscars handed out wins to two big movies—"One Battle After Another" took six awards, including best picture, while "Sinners" scored four, including best actor for Michael B. Jordan. Both films dominated the year, but the show also had its share of cringe-worthy moments. Conan O’Brien hosted

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Mar 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Teyana Taylor’s Post‑Oscars Stand‑Up

After the Oscars wrapped, Teyana Taylor found herself in a tense moment on the sidewalk. A security guard tried to keep her from heading back up the stairs for a photo with the Best Picture winners. The man pushed against her, and she shouted at him for touching a woman’s right side. The confront

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Students Get a Chance to Pick the Best Female Athlete of the Week

The school district is asking parents, teachers and students to decide who will be honored as the top female athlete for the week of March 9‑15. A live poll will run until 8 p. m. on Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on the district’s Instagram the following morning. If you think a pl

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania’s Card Swipe Crisis: Why the New Bills Hurt Everyone

The state is drafting two laws that would change how credit and debit cards work. The bills say the fee paid to card issuers should not cover taxes on purchases and that businesses would lose the ability to accept cards without negotiating new deals with banks. The result is a mess for shoppers and

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Governor’s Move to Shift School Board Focus

A public‑school advocate named Jenny Clark was taken off the State Board of Education when her term ended in January 2025. The change followed pressure from a lobbyist who works for an organization that opposes school choice. Clark had joined the board in 2022 after former Governor Doug Ducey

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Mar 16 2026CRIME

A Utah Mom’s Dark Drive for Money

Kouri Richins, a 35‑year‑old mother from Kamas, Utah, is on trial for the death of her husband, Eric Richins. Prosecutors say she mixed fentanyl into his drink on March 4, 2022, and that her motive was financial. They claim she was a high‑risk entrepreneur who owed $4. 5 million on her house‑flippin

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Mar 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Creature Behind the Award‑Winning Makeup

A recent film by Guillermo del Toro earned several Oscars, notably for best make‑up and hairstyling. The creature that stood out was the result of a team effort, led by designer Mike Hill. Hill explained how challenging it was to create something that had never been seen before. The process began w

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Mar 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Where Do Hollywood’s Golden Men Live?

Oscar winners have their own quirks about where they keep the shiny statues that symbolize career peaks. Some stash them in fancy museums, others hide them under beds or on kitchen counters. The choice often reflects personal comfort, privacy needs, or a touch of humor. One veteran actor leaves his

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Crypto Pardon Debate Stalls in Congress

In a recent round of political chatter, Senator Bernie Moreno—known for his support of cryptocurrency legislation—strongly opposed the idea that former crypto trader Sam Bankman‑Fried should receive a presidential pardon. Moreno called the businessman “a piece of shit” and urged that he face long pr

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto. com Adds a New Retirement Option for Crypto Fans

Crypto. com has rolled out a new type of retirement account that lets people mix crypto with stocks and ETFs in one tax‑advantaged place. The move shows how digital asset firms are moving beyond simple trading and into long‑term wealth management, giving investors a way to put crypto into their reti

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