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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Honor’s Slimmer, Cheaper Foldable Phone

The newest fold‑up from Honor is making noise for a different reason than most phones: it’s thinner and cheaper. It comes in at just 8. 75 mm when closed, a record for foldables, and it’s only 4 mm wide when opened. The weight is modest at 219 g, so the phone feels light even with its large sc

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Mar 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Kurt Russell Keeps His Hunting Roots

Kurt Russell says he has no regrets about hunting and the life his family grew up with. He talked on a podcast about how he loves elk meat and feels proud to take animals that feed people. He added, “I honor the animal’s service. ” His son Wyatt from Colorado explains how living close to na

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Gold, Oil and Market Fear: What the Numbers Really Say

The market is buzzing with chatter about a possible crash, but the real story is more nuanced. Gold prices are holding steady at $1, 980 per ounce, a level that shows investors are still wary of inflation. Oil is trading near $70 a barrel, its lowest point since last summer, which could signal

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Mar 13 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s Quiet Stand: A Possible Upswing on the Horizon

Bitcoin has been moving inside a clear band since early February, hitting both the top and bottom limits again and again. Those highs can either signal a turn or become a launchpad if buyers gain momentum. XRP is currently near the bottom of its own band against Bitcoin, a pattern that started in

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Italy’s Power Play: Pasquantino’s Triple‑Homer Wins World Baseball Classic

Pasquantino hit three home runs in a single game, a first for the World Baseball Classic. His blasts helped Italy defeat Mexico 9‑1 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The win also allowed the United States to advance as the second team from their group. Italy’s victory broke a streak of

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

USA Keeps World Baseball Classic Dream Alive After Italy’s Upset

The United States has avoided a first‑round exit at the 2026 World Baseball Classic thanks to an unexpected victory by Italy over Mexico. The Italians, who finished the pool with a perfect 4‑0 record, outscored Mexico 9‑1 in Houston’s Daikin Park. That result also secured a spot for the U. S. team,

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Mar 12 2026OPINION

Keeping Kids Home: A Simple Plan to Stop Evictions in Maine

In Maine, a child’s world is built on the same bedroom, bus stop, and friends each day. When that foundation cracks because a family can’t pay rent, the impact ripples through the child’s health, school, and future. Rising rents have pushed many families to the brink; one missed paycheck or medical

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Mar 12 2026CRIME

A Missouri Man Arrested Over Child‑Safety Charges

In Benton County, a 45‑year‑old Missouri resident named Scott Minor was taken into custody at about 3:40 p. m. Friday. Police say he is suspected of helping a child online and grooming her for sexual purposes. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is being held with a $150, 000 bond. Minor

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Mar 12 2026WEATHER

Warm New Jersey Heat Hits Record, but Short‑Lived

New Jersey felt like spring this week as many towns saw temperatures climb into the 70s and even touch the low 80s. The heat wave started after a day that set a new high for Newark on March 10, when the city reached 82°F—surpassing its previous record of 81°F from 2016. Nearby areas followed suit, w

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Guarding Kids and Cutting Recess: Ohio’s New Focus

Ohio’s newest governor took the stage to talk mostly about kids. He called for new rules on technology and said schools should use phonics, a reading method that focuses on sounds. The speech was long—over an hour—but he barely mentioned the big worries Ohio people care about, like taxes or jobs. Ea

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