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Mar 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Oprah, Friends and Folk‑Inspired Fashion at Paris Runway

The front row of a Chloé show in Paris was crowded with familiar faces, but the real headline was the designer’s message. Chemena Kamali used the venue to highlight “irregularities” and the human touch behind each garment. She wanted fashion to feel more like a memory than a machine, emphasizi

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

A Legislator Steps Back to Follow Faith

Karen Whitsett, a state lawmaker from Detroit, announced she will not run for re‑election and will leave public office entirely. She said her choice is driven by spiritual conviction rather than politics. Whitsett wants to devote more time to religious study and ministry work. The representative ex

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Neon Lights: A Colorful Walk Through Hollywood’s Hidden Glow

The bright glow that lights up streets and screens can turn any night into a spectacle, but there’s one place in Los Angeles where the lights shine all day long. Up a hill at Universal CityWalk, you’ll discover a collection of neon signs that tell stories from the 1920s to the 1980s, each one a piec

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

South Korea’s Crypto Custody Crisis Sparks Big Changes

The South Korean government is stepping up its game after a series of mishaps with seized digital money. Last week, police in Seoul lost 22 bitcoins that they had taken from criminals. The loss happened because the officers handed control to a third‑party firm and did not keep the private keys.

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Prison Health Crisis: Blindness, Broken Promises and Unchecked Neglect

In a state prison far from Chicago, a 74‑year‑old inmate’s eyes are fading because of a treatable disease that has been ignored for years. The man, who has spent more than thirty years behind bars, first noticed hazy vision in the early 2000s. Doctors later told him he had glaucoma, a condition that

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Sheriff Budgets in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

The state’s budget rules for county sheriffs have been exposed as badly broken, prompting lawmakers to demand a thorough overhaul. A new investigation revealed that many sheriff’s offices have spent far more than the money they were legally given, sometimes by huge margins. Officials point out

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Feb 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gucci’s New Look: A Fresh Take on Classic Style

The runway at Milan Fashion Week opened with a striking white minidress that clung to the body, setting a tone of clean lines and subtle confidence. The designer’s palette felt like fresh air, with models moving as if just returned from a carefree morning. The collection shifted from tight silhouett

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Feb 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Phone, Old Design? A Look at the Trump T1

A few months ago a rumor started that a new phone, the Trump T1, might be based on an older model from HTC. The idea came after a reader noticed many similarities between the T1 and the HTC U24 Pro, a device that launched in 2024 for about $600. Both phones share a sharp, angled body and a curved sc

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Feb 27 2026SPORTS

A New Chapter for Jontay Porter After NBA Ban

Jontay Porter’s name has become a warning sign for players who mix sports with gambling. Yet, the 6‑10‑year‑old power forward is not finished playing basketball. After a federal court sentenced him to life in the NBA, Seattle’s new United States Basketball League team, the SuperHawks, announced th

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

City Council Pushes for Probe Into Hospital Staffing Issues

A Worcester city councilor has requested that the Board of Health look into a local hospital after reports of staffing shortages and patient safety problems. The motion, placed on the council’s agenda for February 24, asked the city solicitor to determine whether a health board investigation is p

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