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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Town Budget Talk: Residents Voice Up on Spending and Taxes

The Ridgefield Board of Finance gathered at East Ridge Middle School on March 23 to hear what the community has to say about next year’s budget. The meeting was a key step before the board finalizes its plan and sends it to voters for a May 12 vote. The board will review the town’s finances and t

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Mar 24 2026EDUCATION

Recess Rules: What’s Happening in Erie County Schools

The state of Pennsylvania, led by Gov. Josh Shapiro, has recently announced plans to make recess a guaranteed part of the school day for all students. While many elementary schools in Erie County already give kids a daily break, the new policy could bring changes—especially for middle and high schoo

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Mar 24 2026SCIENCE

Mosquito Hunt: A Student’s Bite‑Proof Experiment

The experiment began with a curious question: how do tiny mosquitoes spot us? A professor and a college student tried to answer it by putting the student in a room full of insects. The first attempt used a mesh suit, but it didn’t stop the mosquitoes from biting. After many painful stings, the team

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Mar 24 2026BUSINESS

Get a Cheap Sam’s Club Pass and Save Big

You can buy a one‑year Sam’s Club card for only $15, down from the usual $50, if you act before March 29. The deal is not just about buying in bulk; it’s a way to cut down on errands and keep more time for yourself. A membership opens up a store full of groceries, household items, and seasonal

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Concert Deals, Texas Lawsuits and School Rules: A Week of Big Moves

The week kicked off with a surprise for music fans: the Justice Department and Live Nation have come close to a settlement in a lawsuit that criticises their grip on concert tickets. The case, launched by the Biden team and joined by 30 state attorneys general, says Live Nation’s purchase of Ticketm

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Rebel Leaders Arrested Over Senator’s 2025 Killing

The Colombian attorney general issued new arrest warrants today for seven key figures of the Segunda Marquetalia rebel faction, linking them to the 2025 murder of Senator Miguel Uribe. The suspects include seasoned guerrilla commanders Ivan Luciano Marin Arango (known as “Ivan Marquez”) and Gener Ga

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Prologue’s New TV Boss: Ken Segna Joins the Crew

Prologue Entertainment, a fresh player in film and TV that made Netflix hits like Zero Day and A House of Dynamite, has just hired a new head for its television side. The studio’s newest senior hire is Ken Segna, who will steer all TV development and help grow Prologue’s series lineup and creative p

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Mar 24 2026OPINION

New Take on the Cancelled Star Trek Series

The show that once promised a fresh start for the franchise was pulled before it could grow. Paramount decided to green‑light a second season of Starfleet Academy while the first was still airing. That move meant they spent a lot of money on a series that did not gain many fans. Reviews were

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Delta Says Congress Must Pay for the Shutdown

Delta Air Lines has decided to stop its special congressional desk service until the federal shutdown ends. The service had let lawmakers and staff book flights at lower prices, secure same‑day tickets for votes, and change itineraries quickly. Delta said the priority now is safety and customer care

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Yale Hockey Coach Raises Alarm Over Athletic Department Leadership

The former Yale men's ice hockey coach, after nearly two decades at the helm, has publicly challenged the university’s current athletic director. In a letter sent to Yale’s president, he accused the director of fostering a climate that stifles honest discussion. The coach said several colleagues urg

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