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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Deep Ellum’s New Plan to Cut Night‑time Crime

"After last summer’s spike in violent incidents, Deep Ellum’s nonprofit group has drafted a fresh safety strategy that asks Dallas officials to rethink how night‑life venues are regulated. The plan pushes for a special permit that would hold regular late‑night clubs to stricter safety rules, hoping

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Family Fraud Case: $12 Million Medicaid Scam Leads to Prison

A family in North Carolina ran a Medicaid fraud that stole more than $12 million from the public. The scheme involved a drug‑treatment center called Life Touch LLC, owned by Brandon Sims. Sims’ mother and sister helped run the business, making it a “family affair. ” From 2018 to 2023, the c

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Semiconductor Stocks Sink as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply‑Chain Worries

The tech market in Asia dropped sharply after recent clashes near Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial complex, which is a key hub for natural gas and helium. The conflict sent oil prices higher, unsettling investors and spotlighting potential bottlenecks in the semiconductor supply chain. Companies tha

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Safety System Under New Scrutiny

The U. S. safety agency has stepped up its examination of Tesla’s driver‑assistance feature after nine crashes, one fatal, linked to the system. The review covers about 3. 2 million Teslas sold in America, almost all of the company’s cars on U. S. roads. If a defect is found, regulators could

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI in Film: New Rules and Big Questions

The FilMart forum brought together five seasoned creators to talk about how artificial intelligence is changing the way movies are made. The first speaker was a well‑known director who also runs a media school in Hong Kong. He announced a new master’s course that will teach students how to use AI

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Eyes on the Ball: LSU’s New Tech Helps Hitters Spot Pitches

LSU baseball has turned a long‑standing mystery—how hitters see the ball—into a science. The program now uses lightweight goggles that record eye movements as players swing, giving coaches instant data on each batter’s visual focus and reaction time. The device was created by LSU’s performance in

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

New AI Bill Sparks Debate Over Copyright, Privacy and Fairness

Sen. Marsha Blackburn has drafted a new AI law that tackles several contentious topics, from how companies use copyrighted material in training models to the rise of fake celebrity videos. The proposal also pushes for ending Section 230, a 1996 rule that shields online platforms from liability wh

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Famous Faces Turning a Year Older on March 19

Glenn Close, who is 79 today, once played Nova Prime in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Bruce Willis celebrates 71 and has lent his voice to an alien character on The Orville. Rachel Blanchard marks 50 after a high‑speed chase role in an episode of 9‑1‑1. Canadian actor Garrett Cla

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

When policies clash with basic safety

A recent legal battle over who gets to use a women-only spa in Washington State has sparked heated debates about safety, privacy, and how far anti-discrimination laws should go. At the center of the dispute is Olympus Spa, a traditional Korean bathhouse that welcomes female customers—including teena

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Mar 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Southern California’s Clean Transport Jobs at Risk Without State Action

Southern California isn’t just following the electric vehicle trend—it’s driving it. The region has turned itself into a hub for clean transportation, with companies making batteries, electric trucks, and even solar-powered cars. The Port of San Diego is spending millions to switch from diesel to el

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