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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Showtime Picks and Cultural Thoughts

"The series that’s grabbing my attention right now is a show about people who are smart, hardworking and face all kinds of messes in the world. The creators use short moments of skill and care to show that adults can manage complex systems, which feels hopeful in a tough world. I’m also counting

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Possible Lawsuit Over Cancelled Bachelorette Season

The 22nd season of the popular dating show has been pulled after new evidence surfaced about its lead, Taylor Frankie Paul. The decision follows a video that showed Paul assaulting his former partner and their young daughter, raising serious safety concerns. The network’s move has left the men w

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Warner‑Bros and Paramount Merge, CBS Radio Goes Quiet

The big media deal between Warner‑Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance is moving forward, but it still needs government approval. During the early stages of the merger, CBS News Radio is being shut down as part of a broader cutback plan that Paramount is carrying out. About six percent of CBS

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Mar 22 2026FINANCE

Tencent Music Stock: Analysts Stay Positive

The bank SPDB kept its recommendation for Tencent Music’s Class A shares, saying investors should still buy the stock and aiming for a price of HK$58. 00. The shares finished last Friday at HK$40. 50, giving the bank a chance to raise expectations. On March 18, another major player, Goldman Sachs,

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Missing Butcher Holds Family Hope After Complex Strike

A young Iranian butcher who had worked for two decades finally opened his own shop just before the Persian New Year. He was last seen after a double strike hit the commercial complex where his shop sat, destroying homes, stores and a laundry floor. Every day since, two of his older brothers have sco

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Plane Crash Investigation Stalled, No Answers After Four Years

The crash of a China Eastern Boeing 737-800 in Guangxi on March 21, 2022 killed all 132 passengers and crew. That day, the aircraft went down a hillside about an hour after takeoff, making it the worst aviation disaster in China for thirty years. Aviation rules normally demand an initial report with

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Brayden Burries: From California Courts to Arizona Glory

Brayden Burries grew up in San Bernardino, California, and is an American athlete who has caught the eye of national teams. He joined the Junior National Team camps in 2023 and 2024, showing early promise on the court. His family background is rooted in sports: his dad, Bobby Burries, played coll

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

A Fresh Take on a Rising Kicker’s Journey

Jaffer Murphy, the standout kicker from UTSA, recently turned heads with a 70‑yard field goal and a swift 4. 47‑second 40‑yard dash during his Pro Day, feats that are uncommon for players in his position. Scouts and teams noted his remarkable display, which comes after a season where he mainly handl

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Texas Faces a Question About Islam and Its Rights

The debate in Texas this month centers on a planned Muslim community near Dallas that many see as evidence of an “Islamization” threat. A church in Fort Worth recently hosted a panel that suggested banning Islam or treating it as a political ideology. Meanwhile, after a shooting in downtown Austin,

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