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Mar 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays on March 27

On this day, many well‑known figures celebrate another year. The most talked about is director Quentin Tarantino, who turns 63. He once voiced a character in his own film “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. ” Singer Mariah Carey reaches 56. She performed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in

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Mar 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Trump Boosts Tech Team with New Co‑Chair

The President has added David Sacks, known for his work on AI and cryptocurrency, to lead the new Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The council was created by an executive order this week to bring top scientists and tech leaders together and guide national policy. Sacks will now work wi

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

From Bench to Octagon: The Real Story of Joe Pyfer

Joe Pyfer, an American fighter born in 1996, grew up near Vineland, New Jersey. He started training in martial arts when he was barely five years old, a decision his father pushed him into. Over time, the young boy developed a genuine love for the sport. In high school, he wrestled at Arthur P. Scha

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

Dylan Darling: From Spokane Courts to Saint John’s Spotlight

Dylan Darling grew up in the city of Spokane, Washington, where his life was shaped by the rhythm of sports and family. His father, James Darling, spent a decade in the NFL, playing for teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals. Watching his dad’s career unfold gave

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

A Family‑Rooted Journey to the Big Ten

Fred Hoiberg’s story is more than a coaching resume; it is a family saga that stretches across generations in Nebraska and Iowa. Born on October 15, 1972, in Lincoln, he spent his youth in Ames, where high‑school hoops earned him state honors and led to a scholarship at Iowa State. The midwestern ba

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Tech Giants Team Up With Trump on New Science Council

The U. S. President has set up a new advisory board that brings together leaders from the worlds of crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other high‑tech sectors. The council was revived in January 2025 by an executive order and will soon include up to 24 experts. Among the first hires

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

New Library? Time to Decide

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Short‑Term Rentals in New Franklin: A New Rule and Mixed Feelings

New Franklin City Council has just passed a new rule about renting homes for less than 30 days. The law says that any such rental must be at least 300 feet away from another short‑term rental. The vote was close, with four council members in favor and three against. The rule was debated for months.

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Reparations Debate: Ghana Wins UN Vote on Slavery

Ghana pushed a motion at the United Nations that labels transatlantic slavery as “the gravest crime against humanity” and asks for reparations. The vote went 123‑to‑3, with only the United States, Israel and a few others voting against it. Fifty‑two countries, including the European Union, chose to

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

AI Helper Takes the Lead in Mental Health Care

Blossom Health has secured a fresh $20 million to grow its AI “copilot” that assists psychiatrists. The investment came from Headline and partners such as Village Global, TA Ventures, Operator Partners, and Correlation Ventures. The deal also brought Headline co‑founder Mathias Schilling onto the co

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