STATE

Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Storm in the Gulf: What’s Really Happening?

The war near the Strait of Hormuz has entered its twelfth day, and the world is watching closely. A drone strike on a U. S. operations center outside Kuwait killed six soldiers and left many others with serious injuries, such as brain trauma, shrapnel wounds, burns, and amputations. One survivor tol

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Mar 11 2026EDUCATION

Montana Moves Forward With New School Health Trust

The state auditor has signed off on a fresh initiative aimed at improving student health services across Montana. This approval marks the beginning of a new trust that will pool resources to support schools in providing better medical care. The decision comes after a review of the proposal’s financi

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Conflicting Claims Over Boston Land Auction

The Dot Ave. area in South Boston is now the center of a tangled legal battle involving Andrew Collins and several investors. Andrew Collins, who has long tried to turn the land into a life‑science campus, never formally pitched a project to the city. His brother, state Senator Nick Collins, say

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Mar 11 2026SPORTS

Oregon 5A Boys Basketball: Who Will Take Home the Title?

The state tournament for Oregon’s 5A boys basketball teams is happening this week at Linfield University in McMinnville. Fans and coaches are buzzing about which school will win the championship. In the first round, Crook County faces Crater. Many people think Crook County has a strong chance becau

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

The Lowline Hotel: Charleston’s New Style Stay

A hotel on Upper King Street is changing its look and name this summer. The former Hyatt Place, a 191‑room spot next to the Hyatt House, will open as The Lowline Hotel after a full makeover. Highline Hospitality Partners bought the two hotels for $113 million in 2024. They plan to give each a dis

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers Push New Rules to Stop Church Disruptions

Louisiana legislators are moving quickly to create state laws that would make it a crime to disturb religious services. The push comes after an anti‑ICE protest in Minneapolis caused chaos inside a church, leading to arrests of both protesters and journalists. Two Senate bills—SB 35 from Senator Bil

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

New Deals and Fresh Spaces in Virginia Beach

A fresh wave of commercial activity has rolled into the Hampton Roads area. One owner turned an old factory on Cumberland Avenue into a potential ice‑cream shop, paying $390, 000 for the 6, 800‑square‑foot space. In Williamsburg, a church group bought part of an old pottery site for $5. 56 million t

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Sellers Back in the Game: Homes Re‑list at Record Speed

The spring market, usually the busiest time for houses, has taken a quiet turn. Yet sellers are showing renewed confidence. In January alone, almost 45 000 homes that had been taken off the market last year were put back up for sale. This is the biggest January figure Redfin has recorded in its ten‑

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Mar 05 2026WEATHER

Flood‑Ready Texas: Why the “Flash Flood Alley” Needs a New Look

Texas is famous for its dry summers, yet a long stretch of the state is actually one of North America’s biggest flood hazards. The region runs from Dallas and Fort Worth along Interstate 35, past Austin and San Antonio, through the Hill Country, and down toward Del Rio in the southwest. Flash fl

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure

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