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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Help for Money and Tech

Ukraine has stepped into a new role, offering its drone‑defense know‑how to Middle Eastern nations in exchange for financial aid and advanced technology. After dispatching teams of specialists to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and a U. S. base in Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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Mar 15 2026CRYPTO

Crypto and Sports Events Take a Hit: How the Middle East Conflict is Causing Chaos

The conflict in the Middle East is causing more than just political tension. It's also throwing a wrench into the plans of big business events and sports. Crypto conferences, like TOKEN2049 Dubai, have been pushed back to 2027. Safety concerns and travel issues are to blame. Tickets for the event, w

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

St. Louis Recorder Race: A New Contender Steps Up

Michael Butler has decided not to run for St. Louis recorder again. This news leaves a gap in the race, but it also opens up new opportunities. Butler has been a familiar face in local politics, and his decision to step back is notable. The recorder's office is a crucial part of city government. It

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Mar 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Phil Campbell’s Last Note: A Tribute

A message from the band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS announced that Phil Campbell, who was 64 years old, passed away on March 14 after a long fight with health problems following a major operation. He died peacefully in his sleep. He was loved as a husband, father and grandfather, often calle

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

SAT Rules Change: What Students and Colleges Are Saying

A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tension Drives Up Brent

The war in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher. Goldman Sachs now thinks the average price for Brent crude will be over $100 a barrel this month because supply is being cut off. If the block at the Strait of Hormuz lasts longer, prices could rise even more. For April, analysts expect Brent

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Live Nation’s Slack Scandal Hits Court

A new set of internal chat messages from Live Nation has surfaced in a federal trial. The chats, sent on Slack between late 2021 and early 2023, show a staff member calling fans “so stupid” and bragging that the company is “robbing them blind. ” These messages are now part of a lawsuit filed by t

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Mar 13 2026WEATHER

Boston Weather Mix: Sunny Start, Snowy Finish

The day opened with bright skies and cool air in Boston. By afternoon, clouds thickened and a mix of rain and snow began to appear across the region. Areas along and north of the Massachusetts Turnpike were most likely to see this mix as the night progressed. Northern parts of the state and southern

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Mar 13 2026WEATHER

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weather: What to Expect This Sunday

The big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are coming up in several New England cities, and people will be lining streets like Broadway in South Boston or watching the processions in Worcester, New Haven, and Portland. These parades are known for going ahead even when the weather is less than perfect; o

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sneaking Through Pixels: A New Take on Heist Games

Project Shadowglass offers a fresh twist on the classic thief story. Instead of flat 2D levels, the game uses a special kind of 3‑D pixel art that lets players walk around freely in any direction. This new look was first shown at a big gaming event where only the developers could see it before

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